About me: I am proud to be an affiliate of the original Rational Response Squad started by a team of well known atheist activists who are tired of the role irrational beliefs have in our society. Like the folks who originally started this team of rational responders, I believe that we should live in a world where people need proof for the claims we are told we should believe.
We're looking forward to uniting folks on a local level who want to engage in activism and get together from time to time.
DISCLAIMER: The person/people hosting this myspace page are affiliated with the original Rational Response Squad, however we are not the original. While my views are very similar to those held by the founders of this unique organization, at times they can be different. Please keep this in mind when corresponding with me, and send a letter to the original RRS via their contact form should you choose to engage them directly.
Who I'd like to meet: I want to unite with other people who aren't afraid to speak up about the dangers of religious belief. I want to meet people that understand it's good to respect other people, and sometimes the only way to do this is to show them why you disrespect the ridiculous and irrational things they believe.
Rational Response Squad Michigan's Friend Space (Top 38)
Westland, MI - Lunch With Dennis Kucinich (1:00PM - 2:30PM) Lunch DeLuca's Restaurant 27424 Warren Westland, MI 48185 Restaurant phone: 734-422-8900 Contact: Rev Dennis Skiles 734-604-4099 Contact Info : Rev Dennis Skiles 734-604-4099
Troy, MI - Talk And Q&A With Dennis (7:00PM - 9:00PM) Talk and Q&A 7:00 – 9:00 pm Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 48083 Contact: Sandy Burgess 248-680-0773 Contact Info : Sandy Burgess 248-680-0773
Friday, January 11, 2008
Detroit, MI -Presentation And Rally With Kucinich And Conyers (7:00PM - 8:30PM) 7:00 – 8:30 pm Presentation and Rally with John Conyers Detroit University Mercy Campus Life Science Building-Auditorium room 113 Coordinator: Mike Whitty 248-723-0105 Contact Info : Mike Whitty 248-723-0105
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Livonia, MI - Dennis At Justice Caucus Fund Raising Dinner (6:00PM - 7:00PM) 6:00 – 7:00 pm Justice Caucus Fund Raising Dinner Burton Manor 27777 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150 Coordinator: Justice Caucus/Democratic Party - Fran Brennan 724 330 5225 Contact Info : Fran Brennan 724-330-5225
Monday, January 14, 2008
Ann Arbor, MI - Rally And Presentation With Congressman Kucinich (2:30PM - 4:00PM) 2:30 – 4:00 pm Event: Rally and Presentation University of Michigan Kravs Building Natural Sciences-Auditorium North University Street Ann Arbor, MI 734.647.1778 Coordinator: Students for a Sensible Drug Policy SSDP, Chris Childs 248.961.0451 Contact Info : 248.961.0451
Harper Woods, MI - Talk And Q&A With Dennis (7:00PM - 9:00PM) 7:00 – 9:00 pm Talk and Q&A Harper Woods Community Center 19748 Harper Harper Woods, MI 48225 Coordinator: Pointes for Peace, Carol Bendure 313-882-7732 Contact Info : Carol Bendure 313-882-7732
PS to the post under mine--i WAS an "atheist in a foxhole" There is an organization for atheist soldiers called just that. WHY ARE RELIGIOUS PEOPLE SO......."nice?"
Hey, double post, but here's an article with an interesting perspective. Not sure how well it'll fly with everyone, but it's always good to hear other viewpoints, other than your own and your opposite:
I just found a story that I found interesting... It's actually pretty old news, though.
ROLLEN "RAINBOW MAN" STEWART Not every story has a happy ending. Former superfan Rollen "Rock 'N Rollen" Stewart made his mark wearing a rainbow wig and crazy costumes to television sporting events in the 1980s. Then he became a born-again Christian and got his "John 3:16" placards lots of air time.
Then he slipped off the deep end and lost touch with reality. Expecting the Rapture to arrive in six days, he made one last bid for TV attention by taking workers hostage in a Los Angeles hotel in 1992.
He got lots of coverage all right — along with life in prison. His bizarre story inspired a documentary, a book project and a Rainbow Man blog which remained active until 2005. This was in the final entry:
"Rollen seemed frustrated that there was no chance of getting out of prison. Even though his next appeal was next month, he had already received a copy of the psychiatrist's report — and it was the same report. 'He just photocopied it,' Rollen said. 'Prophets have been persecuted throughout history.' It would be no different with him, he seemed to be intimating."
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just read your bulletin about the meeting on the 24th, sounds great ill be there! It will be nice to be around people who think! and not just follow....for a change...
