For public distribution. Tuesday, 04/16/2013 -- 9:00
from the Boston Atheists news page (pdf)
A statement following the tragic events of the Boston Marathon explosions, from the leaders of the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts and the Boston Atheists.
"We know that we’re not alone among atheists and other secular people in wanting to show sympathy and support in response to today’s tragedy. Although prayer isn’t for us an option, we are ready to help by working with the Red Cross and other emergency and community organizations in any way possible.
"Leaders of local secular organizations like the Boston Atheists and the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts have been diligently monitoring communications for any opportunity to respond constructively to the tragic events of the day. We may have a different religious perspective, but on days like today, those differences pale in comparison to what brings us all together as members of the community.
"Our thanks go to the first responders and other support staff who came to the aid of the victims in Copley Square today, and who have been working since then to protect our safety. Above all, our thoughts and compassion are with the victims and their families."
Signed,
Zachary Bos
Co-chair, Secular Coalition for Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Director, American Atheists
Immediate past president, Boston Atheists
Ellery Schempp
Co-chair, Secular Coalition for Massachusetts
Josiah Van Vliet
President, Boston Atheists
About the BA: The Boston Atheists is the largest atheist membership organization in New England, and one of the most active secular organizations in the Boston area. We provide opportunities for friendship, education, and community for hundreds of local atheists and, as a local affiliate of American Atheists, advocate for the advancement of reality-based worldviews. Twitter | Meetup
About the SC-MA: The mission of the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts, a state chapter of the Secular Coalition for America, is to increase visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints, and to pstrengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all Americans. Facebook | Twitter | Webpage
from the Boston Atheists news page (pdf)
A statement following the tragic events of the Boston Marathon explosions, from the leaders of the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts and the Boston Atheists.
"We know that we’re not alone among atheists and other secular people in wanting to show sympathy and support in response to today’s tragedy. Although prayer isn’t for us an option, we are ready to help by working with the Red Cross and other emergency and community organizations in any way possible.
"Leaders of local secular organizations like the Boston Atheists and the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts have been diligently monitoring communications for any opportunity to respond constructively to the tragic events of the day. We may have a different religious perspective, but on days like today, those differences pale in comparison to what brings us all together as members of the community.
"Our thanks go to the first responders and other support staff who came to the aid of the victims in Copley Square today, and who have been working since then to protect our safety. Above all, our thoughts and compassion are with the victims and their families."
Signed,
Zachary Bos
Co-chair, Secular Coalition for Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Director, American Atheists
Immediate past president, Boston Atheists
Ellery Schempp
Co-chair, Secular Coalition for Massachusetts
Josiah Van Vliet
President, Boston Atheists
About the BA: The Boston Atheists is the largest atheist membership organization in New England, and one of the most active secular organizations in the Boston area. We provide opportunities for friendship, education, and community for hundreds of local atheists and, as a local affiliate of American Atheists, advocate for the advancement of reality-based worldviews. Twitter | Meetup
About the SC-MA: The mission of the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts, a state chapter of the Secular Coalition for America, is to increase visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints, and to pstrengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all Americans. Facebook | Twitter | Webpage
- Zachary Bos: zbos@atheists.org, 617-935-4951
- Ellery Schempp: massachusetts@secular.org, 781-483-3100
- Josiah Van Vliet: president@bostonatheists.org, 617-512-2768
