Halloween is typically considered to be secular these days, despite it’s roots in ancient pagan religion (‘Samhain‘) and parts of 16th century Christianity. It’s a fun excuse to play dress up for many religious people and non-theists alike. We’re talking about free candy here, folks. Zombies and free candy. Right on. Just to catch everyone …
Monthly Archive: October 2010
Oct 29 2010
This Is What An Atheist Looks Like: Eddie Izzard
Jayne Demarco‘s wonderful series, This Is What An Atheist Looks Like has been graciously allowed for our use. Jayne has even offered to donate an original piece for Rock Beyond Belief. Thank you, Jayne. The cross-dressing actor/comedian, Eddie Izzard will steal your girlfriend while you are out gay-bashing. He ‘fancies women.’ During his Stripped tour, Izzard said …
Oct 27 2010
American Atheists endorse Rock Beyond Belief
Dave Silverman was recently elected president of the oldest non-profit organized by and for atheists, American Atheists. From the article: Silverman has been with the organization since 1996, holding positions of NJ State Director, Communications Director and Vice President. He hosts the Atheist Viewpoint TV program, blogs on the NoGodBlog, has appeared on numerous public …
Oct 27 2010
Rock Beyond Belief
What could be better than a secular event on Fort Bragg? Two secular events on Fort Bragg, of course. Everyone here should be familiar with the back story of the Rock the Fort evangelical events from the Billy Graham Evangelical Foundation, and all the protests that surrounded it. Immediately after the Rock the Fort event …
Oct 22 2010
This Is What An Atheist Looks Like: Angelina Jolie
This Is What An Atheist Looks Like: Angelina Jolie Jayne Demarco‘s wonderful series, This Is What An Atheist Looks Like has been graciously allowed for our use. Jayne has even offered to donate an original piece for the Rock Beyond Belief staff. Thank you, Jayne. According to ReligionFacts, “Angelina Jolie does not identify herself with …
Oct 19 2010
Jeffrey Lewis – To Be Objectified
Last week, anti-folk hero Jeffrey Lewis announced his tentative appearance at Rock Beyond Belief. We are proud to have such a talented singer/songwriter come out and play a set for us. Maybe you haven’t heard of him, or maybe you only heard of him via association with Kimya Dawson (the musician behind the Juno soundtrack, …
Oct 17 2010
Ed Brayton to speak at the Rock Beyond Belief
Ed Brayton is the latest amazing speaker to join the lineup for the Rock Beyond Belief. He currently blogs daily at Dispatches From The Culture Wars blog, hosted on ScienceBlogs. It’s tagline is: ‘Thoughts from the interface of science, religion, law and culture’. So it’s an obvious and natural fit for us. His recent post …
Oct 15 2010
This Is What An Atheist Looks Like: Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee biographer, John Little: “. . . Lee felt that anything which substituted the ways or beliefs of others in the place of teaching you how to cultivate your own was a step in the wrong direction. For this reason, Lee was opposed to the doctrines or rather the dogmas of organized religion.” Jayne …
Oct 13 2010
Jeffrey Lewis to play Rock Beyond Belief
Plug in your speakers and shove the next song up your mind. You Don’t Have To Be A Scientist To Do Experiments On Your Own Heart Jeffrey Lewis, anti-folk musician and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter has joined the lineup for the Freedom Festival. If you have no idea what antifolk music is, Wikipedia sums it up …
Oct 10 2010
Rock Beyond Belief discussed on RichardDawkins.net
The Richard Dawkins discussion group / forum has decided to green light a story about Rock Beyond Belief.We are grateful to the moderators for the thread. I kicked off the discussion with a brief recap of the story so far. Recently, Ft Bragg was ‘treated’ to an evangelical event called ‘Rock the Fort’. Many called …
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Free Thought | Free Festival
The free festival on Fort Bragg's Main Post Parade Field was a massive success! Expect updates, highlights, and other footage over the next few months.
UPDATE: A second festival is in the works for Camp Pendleton - a large Marine Corps base near San Diego, CA. Summer 2013
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