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04 Atheists United (USA - Atheist Organizations)




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This article is from the Atheist Organizations FAQ, by Robert Knowles p00261@psilink.com and Clark Adams clark.adams@southwind.com with numerous contributions by others.

04 Atheists United (USA - Atheist Organizations)


Atheists United
PO Box 8464
Universal City, CA 91618-8464
Tel: +1 818 785-1743
E-mail: <donll@delphi.com>

A national atheist organization, located in Los Angeles, California,
Atheists United formed in 1982 and has been growing steadly ever
since.

Atheists United holds monthly meetings with speakers in Marina Del
Rey, publishes a monthly Newsletter, produces cable television shows
(about 50 so far) that air on numerous cable outlets, and holds
various continuing and special events.

Their Winter Solstice Banquet raises donations of toys for abused
children at McClaren Hall, and a satellite group, Atheists of Redding,
have worked with Atheists United members in San Luis Obispo in
Adopt-A-Highway service.

The outreach of Atheists United is extensive and has led to an
alliance of Los Angeles based Humanist and Freethought groups.
Atheists United is a founding member of the Atheist Alliance, and
hosted the first organizing convention and the first annual convention
of the Atheist Alliance.

Atheists United also has strong ties to the Atheist Centre in
Vijayawada, India, and is supporting the 4th World Atheist Conference
to be held in India in January 1996.

Atheists United Goals & Activities:

* We hold monthly meetings, presenting informative and entertaining
programs and speakers, where you can exchange views with many
others.
* Our monthly newsletter (sent to all members) keeps you informed on
activities, projects, and controversies. We'll send you copies
upon request.
* Members may participate on any of our various action committees.
* Special activities include picketing where appropriate, debates
with religionists, appearances at civic meetings, organized letter
writing and much more.
* Our monthly community outreach lecture series has introduced many
people to the logic and importance of Atheism.
* We bring legal action when and where appropriate.
* Educational activities include: providing speakers for other
organizations and the media; position pamphlets; information
tables; public displays; book sales; a lending library and more.
* Social activities include theater parties, nature outings,
dinners, picnics, and our annual Solstice Party.

 

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