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Lois Schadewald on Skepticality

Minnesota Atheist member Lois Schadewald is featured in the latest episode of Skepticality, the podcast of Micheal Shermer's Skeptic Magazine. Lois is talking about "Worlds of Their Own: A Brief History of Misguided Ideas; Creationism, Flat-Earthism, Energy Scams, and the Velikovsky Affair", a book written by her brother, Robert J. Schadewald. Robert, the former president of the National Center for Science Education died of cancer in 2000.

Listen to the podcast at http://www.skepticality.com/

Link to the book description at Amazon.com

MN Atheists Member, PZ Myers, Wins Award

On Saturday, June 6 in Tuscon, AZ at the 68th Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association, Minnesota Atheists member, PZ Myers, author of the blog Pharyngula, and professor at the University of Minnesota, Morris, received the Humanist of the Year Award. PZ Myers has been a vocal advocate for science education in schools and a staunch critic of "Intelligent Design" Creationism. Dr. Myers should serve as motivation for anyone who wonders what they can do to make the world a better place.

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Joy of Sects Video

Grant Steves gives us an informative presentation on religion.

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Day of Reason 2009

Minnesota Atheists strongly value the separation of church and state. To remind our government of who they represent, we make our collective voices heard in the State Capitol while our fellow citizens observe the National Day of Prayer. Every voice counts. If you can take a long lunch break, or have the free time, we would appreciate making your presence known with us. You'll be hearing from the leadership of Minnesota Atheists, as well as from our members. Prepare to be moved by famous speeches you may have heard before, and listen for original orations on separation and the rights of atheists.

This year, we will be featuring speakers from other organizations which support the separation of church and state in an effort to show why that concept is so important for everyone, atheists and the religious alike.

Come be a part of history and make your voice heard.

For information about the event, you can contact info@mnatheists.org or call 612-284-4495.

Location
Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155

When
Thursday, May 7 at Noon at the Rotunda.