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Atheism in the news?
So today, Dennis Mahoney from The Columbus Dispatch paid me a visit. Mr. Mahoney writes for the Faith & Values section of the paper. He contacted the president of the local Humanist community here in Ohio and told her that he was “doing a story on the segement of the population (both in U.S. and worldwide) that has no religious belief” and was interested in “talk[ing] to several local folks who fall into this category and explore why they think the way they do.” She recommended me, along with several other local atheists and humanists.
He was a very nice man and asked questions about what my family’s religious beliefs were, how I came to be an atheist, and how I plan to raise my children (as far as beliefs go). We also touched on morality, politics, and people. Overall, it was a great experience and opportunity!!
So the story is due out in 2 weeks or so. I’ll post the link when I see it!
on August 30th, 2006 at 8:44 am
Very cool, Cassie. I really hope the reporter does you and Atheism justice, only because I’m a firm believer (no pun intended) that when people get to know who you are, how you live etc., there’s just nothing to be concerned about. IMHO.
on August 31st, 2006 at 8:54 am
Hey Jill!! Thanks! I really think that he will write a nice, fair piece. He seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say (and the others he spoke to said the same thing). It would be nice for someone to tell everyone here in Columbus that we atheists aren’t kitten-sacrificing, baby-eating, devil-worshiping monsters. LOL!
on August 31st, 2006 at 4:43 pm
I’ll look forward to the story.
on September 2nd, 2006 at 8:48 am
Very cool. I can’t wait for the story! I just hope they quote you accurately.