Brian Aden and Erin Hoffmeyer of the Lincoln Atheists join KaliSara and RevKess for a discussion of religious (or lack there of) equality and freedom. The Lincoln Atheists have hit the news a few times over recent months with some of their displays and advertising efforts becoming controversial in the Lincoln, NE area. They have had a winter holiday display in the state capitol building and a billboard at a major intersection. Both of these have receive some not so friendly reactions from members of the Christian communities in Lincoln. These and other topics will be on the agenda for this edition of Pagan-Musings Podcast.
From their about page: Lincoln Atheists was started solely as a social group for likeminded people in 2007 by Brian Aden (current President). Brian used his own time, money, and effort to give atheists in Lincoln an outlet in a notoriously conservative and religious state. The group initially used Meetup.org as a means to attract members and publicize social events, such as Coffee and Conversation and Monthly Dinner meetups. LA also made a few excursions to Ashfall Fossil Beds, and attended many movies and scientific lectures in the area.
In March of 2015, it was collectively decided by a majority of members to incorporate Lincoln Atheists as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, whereby LA could raise tax-free funds in order to promote the Mission Statement and broaden the scope of LA’s influence in Lincoln’s secular advocacy community.
Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lincolnatheists