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M A A F P r o g r a m s
Phone: 202-656-MAAF (6223) Fax: 614-283-5000 online: www.militaryatheists.org
Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers 1380 Monroe St NW PMB 505 Washington, DC 20010
“FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOMS
WE DEFEND”
A community by and for humanists, atheists, and other nontheists in the
military
MAAF President Jason Torpy speaking on the Mall in Washington D.C.
M A A F n e e d s y o u r s u p p o r t Our efforts do not come without cost. We cannot make a difference without your support. Take a moment today to help out an atheist in a foxhole. Donate securely online at:
www.militaryatheists.org/donate/
Find options online or call MAAF for secure credit card, paypal, check, monthly or legacy donations.
You may also submit a check payable to “MAAF”
to the address below. * MAAF is a DC Nonprofit Corporation and all donations are fully tax-deductible.
W e a r e a t h e i s t s , a g n o s t i c s , h u m a n i s t s , f r e e t h i n k e r s — a c t i v e d u t y a n d v e t e r a n s — a g l o b a l n o n t h e i s t c o m m u n i t y
Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers
Throughout the world and throughout history, humanist, atheist, and other nontheist service members have de-fended this country with distinction. Drawing on scientific naturalism and human-based, rational values, we face
the dangers of combat without hope of reward after death.
MAAF provides a unique service in building communi-ty for these heroes. As they move from base to base, from
port to port, and from ship to ship, and out of service — MAAF is there to pro-vide like-minded friends and caregiv-ing. Secular service members need never feel they are alone. We deserve not just tolerance but support and respect from our leaders and squad-mates. Nontheists get this support through MAAF.
Rank structure, combat situations, strict discipline, and concern about career suc-cess make it difficult for service members to advocate for themselves. We provide outreach to chaplains and leaders whose actions promote religion or are disre-spectful to nontheists.
From the Air Force Academy to Kanda-har, Afghanistan, leaders are changing behavior as a result of the intervention of MAAF. We also work closely with allies, connecting members with legal support and advice where necessary.
A d v o c a t i n g f o r M e m b e r s
T h e I m p a c t o f M A A F
MAAF encourages active duty personnel to begin an on-post chapter of the MAAF Network. At major installations, ships, and the acade-mies, local organizations are growing around the world. Certified humanist lay leaders work with chaplains to secure resources, advertising, and materials for members. MAAF also part-ners with national and local secular organiza-tions to develop a cohesive nontheist communi-ty. MAAF also maintains an online presence on Facebook, Twitter, Military.com, Atheist Nexus, LinkedIn and elsewhere.
We are not simply an organization of active du-ty service members, we need veterans and civil-ians to help as well. Our members are predomi-nantly young service members who have little financial support for themselves and little abil-ity to advocate for themselves. Active duty members and leaders look to prominent mem-bers of the civilian community and veterans to provide the benefit of their experiences in sup-port of reform in the military.
We need civilians and veterans to support those still on active duty
B u i l d i n g C o m m u n i t y
MAAF educates military leaders about the nontheistic worldview, ensuring MAAF members have the support of their chain of command without fear of dis-crimination for lack of religious belief.
This has come through direct collabora-tion with leaders, including at the US Air Force Academy 2010 Respect Conference:
E d u c a t i n g L e a d e r s
Atheists are in Foxholes
M i l i t a r y A s s o c i a t i o n o f A t h e i s t s & F r e e t h i n k e r s