Rational America

A.U.R.A. is pleased to announce that the Great American God-Out!–a newly established annual festivity will take place this year in San Fracisco, CA on November 15, 2008.  It is with distinct honor that we also announce Mikey Weinstein, President and Founder of Military Religious Freedom Foundation, will be the guest speaker.  

The purpose of the the Great American God-Out! (GAGO) is to encourage people to think about the possibility of morality existing independently of theology and abide by humanistic principles–live as if there is no god–even if only for one day.

The purpose is also to lobby for genuine separation of church and state and encourage people to acknowledge the proper role of religion in the private sphere. 

Visit both www.thegreatamericangodout.com and www.godout.org to learn more about the premise of the day. Be sure to click on “Play the Game” and “Events” to see how you can get involved–get evolved!  

Tickets will for GAGO, 2008 will be on sale soon.

Inquiries can be directed to rationality (dot) rules @ gmail (dot) com.  Subject heading: “GAGO 2008″    

THE GREAT AMERICAN GOD-OUT!–THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT!     

May 1, 2008 marked an historical and special occasion for local rationalists in Iowa. The goal this year on National Day of Reason was to attend the annual prayer service on May’s Island in Cedar Rapids, Iowa–and not protest–merely encourage people to think in terms of doing something tangible on that day that could benefit society. 

“ACTION IS REAL” was the theme for the day for A.U.R.A. members (and other’s who  joined our efforts) and fund drives for two local organizations were established. Vets Helping Vets–an organization that benefits veterans in need of medical attention was promoted by A.U.R.A. as was the shelter for those seeking refuge from domestic violence, viz., Waypoint Services.   

The “National Prayer” for the day was rewritten to make it more action-friendly (and secular) and distributed to church members on the Island.   People graciously accepted the rewritten prayer.  Many questions were asked and peaceful, rational dialogue ensued. We were greeted warmly by the prayer service organizers, by many attendees and even asked to come back next year!  Our goal to help demonstrate that morality and “doing good” are logically distinct from theological principles was achieved.

Further collaborations between members of the evangelical churches and A.U.R.A. members are now in the works as it was agreed finding common ground and eliminating false stereotypes is key.    

Welcome to Atheist United for a Rational America! (A.U.R.A.) Our goal is to unite all people in the sculpting of a rational America–starting now, starting with you!

A.U.R.A. “Nothing mysterious about it!”

Via logic and scientific method, A.U.R.A members believe there is nothing in so far as it can be known that can not be known! Two common definitions of “aura” include the following:

Atheists United for a Rational American see that rationality—rational, altruistic humans—fit these definitions. We hope that you will join us in our efforts to command a world that demands reason-based views in all forums regarding human rights, Constitutional, political, economic, educational and scientific issues.

Become a member today!

Contact Dr. Lydia Hartunian @ <rationality.rules@gmail.com> or Gabe Hagen at <gmh5433@yahoo.com> for information on how YOU can help make Reason a Reality!!