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Army Agrees to Host, Pay $50,000 Toward Concert for Atheists

Rock Beyond Belief Atheist Event to be Held at Fort BraggIn a win for military atheists (or “free thinkers” as they like to be called), U.S. Army officials have come on board to support “Rock Beyond Belief” — a concert being planned for nonbelievers and their enthusiasts at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. This development, which is sure to appease atheists, came after some church-state separation groups petitioned the Secretary of the Army last month. Below, watch a trailer for the event:

These groups were upset following support for a Christian concert that was also held at the military installment last September. They claimed that the Evangelical concert gave “selective benefits” to religious groups. The Christian Century (via RNS) has more:

That concert, staged by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, received more than $50,000 in financial support from the base, according to records obtained by local atheists through the Freedom of Information Act. The nonreligious concert will receive the same funds and will be held at a similar venue at the base.

Military atheists are hailing the decisions as a major victory, and say they are on the “cusp of a major breakthrough.”

Rock Beyond Belief Atheist Event to be Held at Fort Bragg

An advertisement used within the "Rock Beyond Belief" trailer

This announcement comes after a group of atheists and skeptics came together at Fort Bragg earlier this year to form Military Atheists and Secular Humanists, or MASH. The group, which meets regularly in homes and bars outside of the military base, has been working toward official recognition as a “faith” group. Back in April, the group’s membership included 65 people (out of 57,000 active duty members who live on or around the post). As The Blaze reported:

Meetings of military personnel who are non-theists – an umbrella term for the many varieties of nonbelievers – have been held at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. But groups of any kind are prohibited from meeting on Army bases without official recognition.

If the Fort Bragg group succeeds, it will be overseen by the Chaplain Corps. That might seem contradictory for a group defined by its lack of belief, but it means MASH’s literature would be available along with Bibles and Qurans. It could raise funds on base and, its members say, they could feel more comfortable approaching chaplains for help with personal problems. Recognition would also be an official sign that not believing in God is acceptable, something members say is lacking now.

Rock Beyond Belief Atheist Event to be Held at Fort BraggThe “Rock Beyond Belief” concert was originally supposed to be held last April, but the event was cancelled when the garrison commander refused to authorize it. It was then that the ACLU, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State and other groups chimed in.

Now, the event is back on and is slated for March 31, 2012. It will be free for all military members and the public. Of course, atheist superstar and author Richard Dawkins will be there to speak, among others.

What do you think? Considering that the base put $50,000 toward a Christian concert, is this a fair move — should the same amount go to pay for atheists to celebrate their non-belief? Take our poll:


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  • 8jrts
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:27pm

    Hey…I want a concert to celebrate believing nothing (at taxpayer expense, of course) for me and my 64 “nothing believing, celebrating, friends”.

    When you put it that way it still sounds ridiculous!!!!

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    • Wayner
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:01pm

      Actually I’m not going to come out against this. This is just a sign that the return of JESUS CHRIST is getting nearer and nearer

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:34pm

      Pay for a concert for the soldiers… yes.
      Pay for a religious concert for the soldiers… no.
      Pay for an anti-religious concert for the soldiers… no.

      Just give the soldiers a concert that all can attend and leave religion and/or politics out of it.

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    • steelreserve
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 7:08pm

      What a waste of 50 grand. We could have used this money towards abortions

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 8:37pm

      Athiest are no different than anyone who follows a religion made up since the 5th century including Roman Catholic, Mormons ect… Conscience choice to avoid Gods authority. Who’s authority are you really following? Who do you report to? To whom are your enslaved?

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 8:41pm

      Athiest are no different than queers, choice not to follow Gods Authority.

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 9:03pm

      Although most atheists won’t admit it, they have a tendency to look down on this country. With some going so far as hating the USA. This then begs the questions… why the heck would we want them in the US Army?

      http://teabook.org/profiles/blogs/why-col-west-should-be-president

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    • Ron_WA
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 10:13pm

      To put everyone’s mind at ease, while I’m not 100% certain about this but, there should be NO COST to the general US Taxpayer since these types of events are normally funded by Morale Welfare & Recreation which comes from patrons of AAFES (on base retail stores)

      This kind of event is exactly what the MWR fund was designed for.

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 7:48am

      Yup- Stupid is as stupid does. Gen.George Washington General Orders 9th July 1776 “…The General hopes and trusts that every Officer and man ,will endeavour so to live ,and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier…” General Orders 2nd May ,17778 “… to the distinguished character of the Patriot,it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian–” Thus we were trained to oppose ALL enemy foreign or domestic by the US Army Ft.Campbell Ky. Oh and notice an American President one qualified as a Natural born citizen , whose birth and allegiance is not questioned named Abraham Lincoln thought Washingtons’ Orders of 9 July 1776 significant enough they were read to Lincoln Army of the Potomac Nov.15,1862.Yet todays Army celebrats those contrary to our founding?

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    • txn4justice
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:40am

      No atheists in a foxhole. Joe the ragbag like to thinks so though.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:02am

      WAYNER:
      I hope you don’t believe that JUST BECAUSE we are in the end-times, that we are to do nothing?
      If this is what you think or believe, try getting on your knees AGAIN and asking God to forgive you. Followers of Christ as supposed to be involved in all areas of life, public service, personal service, and employment, as well as charities – all of it. Just because things are falling apart doesn‘t mean we can’t pray and hold back the dam JUST SO A FEW MORE CAN GET INTO HEAVEN. Your comments really floored me. You sound like a doomsday Christian or “the sky is falling, the sky is falling’. What do you think you will be doing in Heaven? Just playing and floating around? I THINK NOT. You will be working/ Read the book HEAVEN, by Randy Alcorn. Great book that tells you, according to the scriptures in the Bible, exactly what we are going to do – backed up by God’s word.
      You must be one of those LIBERAL SO-CALLED CHRISTIANS. I am a conservative follower of Christ. SEE THE DIFFERENCE YET?

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    • KPEdwards
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:19am

      Hey patriotdave
      If you don’t want atheist who supposedly come down on or hate this country, why don‘t you and all your friend volunteer to replace all those who you think we wouldn’t want in the army? Seriously, they volunteered to fight to protect this country and you still have the gall to question whether their good enough.

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 5:03pm

      Atheism is a religious belief. In order to choose not to believe in God one has to first presume that God does exist. Otherwise, what’s the point ? If as a Christian I choose to believe that God exists and is the rewarder of all those who believe in Him and upon death find out I was wrong, what have I lost ?Nothing. So, let the 65 Atheist have their concert, while the other 57,000 who live on and around the Army Base worship the Lor and pray for the salvation of ALL sinners..

      If as an Atheist someone chooses not to believe that God exists and is the Judge of all mankind and upon death find out they were wrong to not believe in Him they will lose everything. In Mathew 10:28 Jesus Christ said, ” Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell “. In Luke 12:4-5 the Lord Jesus Christ said, “Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after that He hath killed hath power to cast into hell: yea I say unto you, Fear Him”.

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 5:36pm

      @SteeleReserve
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      I just wanted to thank you for getting me through college. At only 1.99 for a 4 pack of pints you were the cheapest HG lager on the market and your calorie count ensured I was both fat and drunk.

      Also, greatest comment ever. Next round of abortions is on me!

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 5:38pm

      PS anyone that clicked “I’m insure” is an idiot. We are all insured… did you mean unsure?

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    • NEWSTALKER
      Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:11am

      Atheism is a NON RELIGIOUS BELIEF. The attempts to transform this country is all too obvious. Patriotism is another thing they tend to hate. This nation, under God. They want to bend what we have established which was a Constitution inspired by Judeo Christian beliefs. Their motive to establish atheism as a religion is from their hearts as an enemy to God and His moral authority. Liberals want be liberated from Gods laws and all other rule, in which all that is left it chaos, hence why they cannot ever consistently agree among themselves. To have religious or religion established, it must have an active roll for it in itself is an action of practices, ethics and so forth.

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  • JMorcan
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:27pm

    I’m gonna need $50,000 for my Buddhist concert, too.

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    • HKS
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:47pm

      Is there not a problem here with that church and state crap???????? Like the church of no faith is a church.

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    • Baron_Doom
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:54pm

      Yeah, let’s treat the .001% as equal to the other 99.999%. That makes perfect sense!

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    • Trance
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:00pm

      Another good reason why the government should stay out of the business of religion.

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    • Zer0
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:04pm

      Well, the military should not be putting money up for any religious concert/celebration unless you want to see them putting up $50k for all other denominations (including the Wiccans and Satanists) or the secularists.

      So, I guess fair is fair.

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    • the hawk
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:08pm

      IF THEY CAN PAY 50,000$ fOR A CHRISTIAN CONCERT,
      THEY SHOULD PAY FOR A ROCK(non-rligious) concert !
      They cant hire anyone any good for only 50,000$ anyway.
      What the Christian groups would’t play for donations? Some greatfull christians !

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    • the hawk
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:20pm

      ALSO IT WAS’NT JUST a CONCERT, IT WAS A REVIVEL !
      Converting people into they’re sect of christianty and putting down all others!
      And AS far as I’m concerned just to promote athiest,and a bill like that one is a waste !
      Call RAT, GEORGE LYNCH, SOME OF THOSE HAIR BAND GUY’S COULD USE THE MONEY.

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    • GREENINFIDEL
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:34pm

      The unfortunate thing, is that the commanders may have thought it was a good Idea to have a Religious-themed event and I agree that it was, but they didnt consider that all the leftist, hippie, nutjobs from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster would jump at the opportunity to say “Hey! we get one, too! Thats how it works!” and with Todays regime, they are right. “Piss Poor Planning”.

      I think the Hawk has the right idea. Bring in some Christian bands and take donations. I still have faith that a motivated group of military personnel could get it done at ZERO cost to the taxpayer. Call me deluded.

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    • NavDSVet
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 8:57pm

      MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation) Funds should be spent proportionally. 50,000 Christians, $50,000. 65 Atheists, $65.

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    • American Soldier (Separated)
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:56am

      @BARON_DOOM I’m sorry, I must have mistaken our country with a free republic. You know, the form of government that protects the minority from the overwhelming majority. There’s a reason the founders set us up the way they did. They could have easily set up a standard democracy but they knew better. I guess we don’t know any better….

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  • calamitykate
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:22pm

    I have an idea: how about we utilize the ARMY Band to play a concert – its what they are there for! Each state has one. I could understand if the concert was going to be overseas; our men and women need a break, but is this necessary? It feels like going out to eat when you already have a refrigerator full of groceries.

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  • Diamond Girl
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:18pm

    PC is destroying our military and our strength for ever winning any war again.

    Disgusting….and the tax-payers are forced to pay for this BS.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:23pm

      Eventually, we atheists will eliminate war, altogether.

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    • Reverend_Child
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:58pm

      And then for our next magical trick, we’ll pull a fatuous pipe dream out of our bumbums!
      …whaddaya mean, someone already spoiled that surprise on theblaze.com…?

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:04pm

      Actually ,you atheists will be eliminated by war

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    • beckwasfox
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:19pm

      @no state- Technically, you are correct. If a regime such as that in Stalinist Russia or Communist China took over the world there would be no war in the sense of an army fighting an army. There would be killings of millions through starvation and persecution but no army fighting another army. Historically this is the case when Godless regimes are in power. Look it up.

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:00pm

      NOSTATE- “We athieists”? You are the representative of all athieists? I think not.

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    • TheChurch
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 7:28pm

      NO STATE: Unlike Christians if you don’t believe in Allah you get your head chopped off. I am sure they will be glad to sit down and listen to your “free thinking” right before they kill you. MORON!

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  • I SPY
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:16pm

    At first I didn’t believe it, but Obama is beginning to look more and more like the real anti christ.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:24pm

      Keep believing those old delusions. They will take you far.

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    • USALakota
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 7:07pm

      That’s what I have been thinking too. Could be Soros, Ayers, Pelosi, Inmelt, some hollywood and some media people just may be his evil disciples also. I could think of a lot of others also. Too many to name.

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  • Texas Hills Patriot
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:16pm

    What about their precious false belief in “separation of church and state?” Their fervent belief in no god is just as much a religion of the mind as Christian’s belief in God. Why is the army donating anything? It’s one thing to allow it, but quite another thing to support it with a donation.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:20pm

      What a non-thought.

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    • IronSights
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:06pm

      The military shouldn’t be funding a private organization to hold a concert to begin with. I am a Christian/Believer in Christ, however if someone wants to promote a concert let that organization fund it and receive the proceeds. Or, better yet, donate the venue to our soldiers. Let’s face it, the privilege of their ability to perform concerts and profit from them exists because we have individuals who fight for those freedoms. Just sayin.

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  • semihardrock
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:16pm

    This IS ONLY the beginning…….K.D. Lang, Ricky Martin and The Village People will ALSO be coming soon to an Army base near you VERY SOON!

    “NOT that there is anything wrong with that”

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    • semihardrock
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:36pm

      The “ARMY” also just came out with their own personal cologne called Patton.

      OUR MILITARY has now become “The Avon Lady”

      “A Fundamental Change” we can believe in!

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 7:48pm

      The Army’s official cologne is and always shall be….. “sweat.” Created by those who do more before 0900 than most civilians do all day, athough “Patton” is a good choice for a cologne name’

      As far as any atheists were might have been concerned (and I didn’t have any admit to me they were)… I was their God if they were in my presence.

      Retired Army/former Drill Intructor.

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:16pm

    “the group’s membership included 65 people (out of 57,000 active duty members who live on or around the post). ”
    The 65 SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP, YOUR A MINORITY!!!!

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    • loriann12
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:52pm

      I have to wonder, where would the athiests be if the Army was paying $50,000 towards a Christian/Jewish concert? I think they ought to leave religion out of Rock concerts, period. If the athiests want an even only for athiests, it’s a religious even. Who cares on Rock and Roll? I mean c’mon.

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  • hamburgerdude
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:15pm

    Seems like a lot to pay for a concert for 65 people…

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  • This_Individual
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:15pm

    If this is publicly funded, I don’t agree with it. Even if it was for another religion.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:22pm

      Would you have approved when it was for your favorite flavor of godsickle?

      nostate  
    • Reverend_Child
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:52pm

      Nope!
      Love the easy questions.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:53pm

      @nostate
      No, I don’t think the Army ought to pay for a Christian concert, a Buddhist concert, a Muslim concert or an athiest concert. Where is your separation of church and state?

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:17pm

      NOSTATE- Why don’t totalitarianists like yourself actually go to such a country, and experience the lack of individual freedom first hand? Dii te ament.

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  • capitalismrocks
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:14pm

    I really thought this was a joke after the video started…. I loved the list of “Speakers” and “Musicians” Never heard remotely of any of them, I know the Atheists are a very small group compared to the 82% in this nation who are Religious, but it sounds more like a nothing event as a whole, whatever…. let those who think they are smarter then God throw their shindig gathering of the Church of Nothing.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:26pm

      Can’t be smarter than something that does not exist. We’re just smarter than you.

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    • Baron_Doom
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:58pm

      Only 82%? Actually, every single person on the planet has a religion, whether they choose to accept the fact or not. A religion is simply a belief system, where you base your morals. If you choose to base your morals on your fellow human (or inhuman) beings’ ideals, you are an atheist. If you choose to base your morals on a higher power’s ideals, you are a deist.

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:09pm

      You are the Smartest person we have ever seen. smarter than anyone, ever. You are also the prettiest chick ever, ever, ever. And Funny, you are the funniest , funner than fun itself. and did I mention , you are ravishingly beautiful. and smart

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  • boxy
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:13pm

    So basically two wrongs make a right. Only if its for an atheist

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:25pm

      And millions of murders and atrocities make a right, only if it’s for your almighty god.

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    • Baron_Doom
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:59pm

      @NOSTATE, what millions of atrocities are you referring to? The atheist Communists and humanist Nazis?

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:37pm

      The atrocites God fearing americans committed in vietnam,afghanistan iraq pakistan and all those torture sites we have througout the world. And religion is a metaphysical belief system;it adresses why we exist, where we came from and where we may be going. Ethics is a cultural and individualistic belief about what are right and wrong actions and behaviors involving the self, other people in both small and large groups;families, one on one relationships, tribes [cultures or nations] and across cultures[tribes,and nations etc]. Morality is relative, [the appropriate sanctions for crimes varies across differing times and places but all cultures have codes regarding crimes] ethics is fundamental and universal though it varies in it’s expression.Religion is irrelevent to any moral ,ethical code.[though religion can conform to basic ethical codes but does not necessarily].

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  • neverending
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:12pm

    So little barrie should be very happy with this.

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  • upstateny
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:11pm

    I look at it as establishing religion.

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  • bama54m
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:11pm

    If nothing else,atheists are idiots,,If thye are right,,Christians lose nothing;If they are wrong,,they lose everything,,not a good bet in my mind. Just sayin’

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:20pm

      Pascal called. He wants his wager back.

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:57pm

      NOSTATE – Do you realize that you are reacting in the same manner as a religious person who is out to proove their religion is better than yours? I‘m not saying that I care that you’re a disgruntled Christian, but perhaps you should give it another shot. Just please don’t look toward paganism, we have enough trouble with the ones who represent us in an unfavorable light. Just remember these words; FREE WILL.

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  • lisalake
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:10pm

    WTF is going on??????????????????????

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  • Bennie Franklin
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:08pm

    Seems like a waste of money for only 67 people

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  • Mister July
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:06pm

    “There is no God, and nothing to look forward to after this life.” That must do wonders for military morale. Next thing they should do is bring back Tokyo Rose and put her on Armed Forces Radio. Go Army.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:28pm

      No. Those atheists who serve KNOW they’re risking their lives, too. I’d say, with no hope of eternal salvation, and still being willing to die for this country, they have more courage than you ever could.

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    • MMR
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:09pm

      @Nostate You are an idiot.

      This message is from an Atheist in the Armed Services.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 8:18pm

      >snotstate. I cast you down witht the sodomites.

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:44pm

      NOSTATE – Disgruntled Christians like you give other athiests a bad name. There is something very familiar about your proslytizing, though.

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:05pm

    Our army just took a nose dive.. I think there is a skunk in the woodpile.. one with liberal leanings.. needs to be court marshalled ASAP.. We need God fearing men running our armed services..

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:30pm

      Which God? Would Zeus do just as well?

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    • loriann12
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:55pm

      @nostate

      Do you have to comment to every single thread? Are you that insecure?

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 5:26pm

      NOSTATE sounds and posts an awful lot like LACT.

      He is emulating his hero.

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 11:57am

      NOSTATE- In my case, Jupiter. And no, I would still not like it if it was publically funded.
      As you probably don’t know, this pagan is always in defense of each individuals’ free will to worship how and who they please (yes, that includes Christianity). But as a true Libertarian, public funding (for the most part) are two words that lead to many of the problems that have turned our nation away from being a constitutional republic.

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  • ConsiderThis
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:05pm

    And Obama can’t find cuts??????
    S&P have nailed exactly what’s wrong.
    Anybody think Obama’s going to produce a budget anytime soon?

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  • LoisLane1951
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:05pm

    Are these my tax dollars? Why would my tax dollars be going to ANY kind of concert? Government waste.

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  • microace
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:05pm

    The Armed forces have gotten caught up in all this politically correct crap…we are doomed.

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    • BloodSweatandTears
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:39pm

      When a small group, in this case, 1 percent of the crowd gets their way, it’s the tail wagging the dog.

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  • highcarry
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:01pm

    this country is done.

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    • margaret1977
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:15pm

      If Army is doing that ? I agree i think our country is DONE !!! You right

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  • jim
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:01pm

    Atheism qualifies as a religious belief… this is NOT the separation of church and state. Shame on our military and our country, once again.

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    • nostate
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 4:32pm

      Was it separation of church and state when it was a concert for Christians?

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    • capitalismrocks
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:36pm

      Since there is no Separation of Church and State… only an Atheist ACLU, Commie propaganda tool…. you don‘t know what you’re talking about. This country is founded on Religious Freedom – including the right now to have a religion (aka the Church of the Godless) – Religion and the free exercise of is protected and Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of, and that would include the Army sponsoring such an event, so long as if requested, it would do the same for another religion or all religions, the fact that Atheist claim NO religion, well then they are entitled to equal treatment because this is about the fair exercise OF religion, not the free exercise of NO religion, so if you want equal treatment, then you ARE a religion – the Religion of the Godless and as such then you will have to play by your same rules that attempt to enforce of Sep of Church & State… door swings both ways on this one Godless Boy…. You can’t have it both ways…

      God Bless America.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:39pm

      @nostate.
      A concert “at” Christmas is different than a concert “for” Christmas. All kinds of events occur at Christmas but not for Christmas.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on August 8, 2011 at 3:53pm

    What an empty waste of money–our money right? Sad.

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