Religions are powerful institutions in society; so, too, are the military, especially the enormous US military might. Of concern over the past several years is that role that religion, especially the right-wing evangelical faith, plays within the US military. What is the proper role of religion in the military? Does a pro-Christian culture permeate the [...]
The 2010 Solstice Party went as well as we’d hoped, with 28 adults and 5 children making appearances. We had tons of food and great weather…and then we had torrential rain. Some of the party moved on to hang out and play games at the house of a SEA member, and a few determined souls [...]
Here are some photos from yesterday’s parade. Thanks to long time SEA member Bill Burris for these. Check out his other photos on Flickr. FSM on the march
Thank you to everyone who came out to help or stopped by our table at Edmonton’s Gay Pride Parade today. It was a roaring success! Our pirate-costumed group, including a significant and wonderfully costumed UAAA contingent, marched down Jasper Ave. with our Flying Spaghetti Monster (more photos coming soon). More than one spectator requested a [...]
On Saturday, June 12 the Society of Edmonton Atheists is participating in the Gay Pride Parade. Assembling for the parade will take place just south of Jasper Avenue on 108 Street at 12:30pm. The parade starts at 1:00 pm. After the parade is over, SEA has a coveted booth on Churchill Square. We will need [...]
We’ve booked a park this year, so we’ll be able to throw a Frisbee around. All are welcome. This is intended to be an all ages event. This is a potluck. There are small wood-burning BBQs on site. We’ll also have a Coleman stove. We also recommend bringing your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets [...]
Re: The Role of Religion in Secular Society. Recently one of our members responded to Margaret Somervile’s article which was published in the Edmonton Journal : If you’ve paid any attention to the media over the last week — for instance, regarding whether the G8 “maternal and infant health initiative” should include abortion, or The [...]