2008 Woodie Awards
Activists for Atheism club created
Jimmy Elliott
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: News
A new club has been recently instated on campus. The Campus Activists for Atheism became a club late in the fall 07 semester.
The club currently has 10 active members that participate in online group forum discussions.
The club does not have any set events on campus, however it does have intentions to show the documentary "Jesus Camp" as well as participate in a formal debate with the Campus Crusade for Christ.
When interviewing the president of the club, Aaron Weaver, he explained what the term atheism means to him as well as the purpose for having this club.
"Atheism means the denial of the existence of a supreme, intellectual, mindful being- especially one that cares to involve itself in the works of humanity."
In regards to the purpose of the club, Weaver said, "Campus Activists for Atheism is more of a movement than a club. Our intent is to address the social issues that arise because of multiple religious agendas self-proclaiming that their interests take precedence over the interests of all other people,"
According to Weaver, the club had a really tough time when attempting to make their "movement" a club.
"We had an unnecessary rough time getting started as a club. It took us a half an hour just to get 10 signatures from students on campus to just get the process started. The closed-mindedness that we encountered was disturbing; it truly brought shame to this college campus," said Weaver.
When asked what the club contributes to the campus, Weaver said, "We spread awareness, and address the issues that others care not to. Fear is truly the mind killer, and we choose to abandon the fear of offending others.
There are more threats in the world that encroach on our lives that must be addressed. There is no time to sugar coat things for those people who are intellectually immature."
Since Weaver and other members had so much trouble getting this club amended, Weaver was asked whether or not atheists are well represented in the community.
"Of course not. Closed-minded people tend to view atheists as having horns and carrying tridents. It is ludicrous, yes, but many people care not to educate themselves on the thoughts and views of other people. We are here to change that; it's time people learned to grow up," said Weaver.
When asked whether or not their club was causing any controversy with other clubs on campus, Weaver said, "The most notorious of conflicts seems to be with the ideals of the Campus Crusade for Christ."
When the Campus Crusade for Christ was asked whether or not they had a problem with the Activists for Atheism club, member Steve Wacker said, "We don't care either way, they have the right to have a club too."
The club currently has 10 active members that participate in online group forum discussions.
The club does not have any set events on campus, however it does have intentions to show the documentary "Jesus Camp" as well as participate in a formal debate with the Campus Crusade for Christ.
When interviewing the president of the club, Aaron Weaver, he explained what the term atheism means to him as well as the purpose for having this club.
"Atheism means the denial of the existence of a supreme, intellectual, mindful being- especially one that cares to involve itself in the works of humanity."
In regards to the purpose of the club, Weaver said, "Campus Activists for Atheism is more of a movement than a club. Our intent is to address the social issues that arise because of multiple religious agendas self-proclaiming that their interests take precedence over the interests of all other people,"
According to Weaver, the club had a really tough time when attempting to make their "movement" a club.
"We had an unnecessary rough time getting started as a club. It took us a half an hour just to get 10 signatures from students on campus to just get the process started. The closed-mindedness that we encountered was disturbing; it truly brought shame to this college campus," said Weaver.
When asked what the club contributes to the campus, Weaver said, "We spread awareness, and address the issues that others care not to. Fear is truly the mind killer, and we choose to abandon the fear of offending others.
There are more threats in the world that encroach on our lives that must be addressed. There is no time to sugar coat things for those people who are intellectually immature."
Since Weaver and other members had so much trouble getting this club amended, Weaver was asked whether or not atheists are well represented in the community.
"Of course not. Closed-minded people tend to view atheists as having horns and carrying tridents. It is ludicrous, yes, but many people care not to educate themselves on the thoughts and views of other people. We are here to change that; it's time people learned to grow up," said Weaver.
When asked whether or not their club was causing any controversy with other clubs on campus, Weaver said, "The most notorious of conflicts seems to be with the ideals of the Campus Crusade for Christ."
When the Campus Crusade for Christ was asked whether or not they had a problem with the Activists for Atheism club, member Steve Wacker said, "We don't care either way, they have the right to have a club too."
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