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2,500 Atheists Gather in Melbourne

Global Atheist Convention thought to be largest meeting of godless ever

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2010 12:26 PM CST

(Newser) – If ever there was a group unafraid of a vengeful lightning bolt, it's the 2,500 atheists converging on Melbourne—likely the largest concentration of godless thinkers ever. The Global Atheist Convention says it doesn't intend to proselytize, and in fact discourages any “missionary zeal." Still, the convention plans to draft a statement on the ill effects of religion on the world, the BBC reports, and there’s also talk of a film about government subsidies for religion.

Professor Richard Dawkins, here with an atheist bus ad, will lead a discussion at the convention.
Professor Richard Dawkins, here with an atheist bus ad, will lead a discussion at the convention.   (AP Photo)
An atheist billboard in Chicago.
An atheist billboard in Chicago.   (?Eric Ingrum)
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marydore
Mar 13, 2010 9:56 PM CST
God isn't nebulous, he is everywhere! Those who believe in God do go on with living life and are compassionate and caring and lead very productive lives in the communities in which they live. I'd rather be sure I'm going to heaven than hell, good luck with that. Believing in God takes faith, not science. Science cannot determine the actual beginning of the planet because its a God thing.
scrappy2
Mar 13, 2010 9:01 PM CST
To the athiests, I say: Time will tell - especially when YOUR TIME IS UP!
Berzelius
Mar 13, 2010 7:48 PM CST
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