ACLU and AU break this down marvelously, explaining the controversy. This is a chance for the Army to embrace its 2nd largest religious preference, non-religion.
Category Archive: Soldier Fitness Tracker
Jun 02 2011
Brave Army Captain On the Dangers of Fighting Proselytism
In case the reader is unaware, simply speaking out and standing up for what is right when it comes to religion is extremely tough at the local unit level. Speaking out at the national level is exponentially more difficult, but is simply not a path that most people can take. This letter also illustrates that even just enforcing existing rules, regulations, and laws can be hazardous to your career. The author has clearly made tough choices, and at great risk to his own professional development.
May 19 2011
Interact with Nate Phelps, Estranged Atheist Son of ‘God Hates Fags’ Pastor
Nate Phelps has graciously agreed to take questions from all of you during the 24 hour rapture party on Saturday May 21st. You heard about it right? Rapture parties are great and all… but it’s also Armed Forces Day. So Deborah from God Discussions has thrown together a star-studded 24 hour internet video telethon. Foxhole …
May 12 2011
God Hates Bleeps
Minnesota Atheists radio show had me on the air last week, and I reached a milestone. I’ve officially been BLEEPED on the air! @#$% YES! Why? Because I said the phrase “God Hates Fags” – a phrase that is shocking, but nonsensical to me. I was relating to the Minnesota Atheists audience the new developments …
May 10 2011
We Just Received a $50,000 Donation From the Stiefel Freethought Foundation
AMAZING! The Stiefel Freethought Foundation has just increased their pledge to Rock Beyond Belief to $50,000. This is enough money to allow the nonreligious military community to fully fund the event on the parade field at Fort Bragg this Fall. All we need now is co-sponsorship from Fort Bragg (which they promised and even sort …
Apr 27 2011
NY Times Covers Foxhole Atheist Justin Griffith’s Activism
The New York Times ran a high-visibility story on the foxhole atheist activist projects that I’ve spearheaded in the last 6 months. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In the military, there are more than 3,000 chaplains who minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of active duty troops, regardless of their faiths. The vast majority are Christians, …
Apr 08 2011
First Official Rock Beyond Belief Trailer Released
YouTube’s themanofearth put together this amazing video for us in HD. My friend Adam (themanofearth – you should definitely subscribe to his channel) put together this awesome video for us. The audio comes with the help of The Skeptic Hour podcast – an up and comer in the scene. The high quality microphone I was …
Mar 29 2011
CNN’s Dr. Wendy Walsh Claims Atheists Die First
What the hell is wrong with people? Dr. Wendy Walsh says “…it doesn’t mean that science has the answers for everything… Most studies on survivors show that atheists die first. Because if you don’t believe in something super-natural, how can you imagine that you yourself have supernatural abilities enough to survive?” Batshit crazy. So, science …








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