Soldier will try again for secular event at Bragg, as famed atheist Richard Dawkins weighs in
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posted: March 18, 2011.
Posted: March 18, 2011.
Print: The Republic
excerpt:
> A concert at one of the military’s largest bases aimed at a non-
> religious audience is still a possibility, but organizers and Fort
> Bragg leaders remain far apart on just what such an event would
> look like.
>
> Sgt. Justin Griffith, who attempted to organize a concert called
> Rock Beyond Belief for April 2, said Thursday he’s planning to
> resubmit paperwork for permission to hold the event, which would
> feature musicians and speakers like Richard Dawkins, the famous
> atheist writer and biologist.
for background on this controversy, see:
http://atheists.org/blog/2011/03/07/rock-beyond-belief-festival-at-fort-bragg-canceled
http://richarddawkins.net/articles/601621-demand-that-our-army-supports-nontheistic-festival
Now that we have some lead time, secular groups from around the country can plan to support this effort on the ground. September/October is a good time of year to visit Fort Bragg!
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