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Atheist’s in Uganda

In previous episodes of the podcast we have spoken about the horrors of superstitious beliefs in Africa.  Albinos are murdered and harvested for their magical internal organs, children are accused of witchcraft, beaten, tortured, and rejected by their families to live on the streets, women are burned alive for casting spells, and families enjoying the World Soccer are under threat from radical Muslims who view the sport are evil.  But fear not, there are rational forces at work combating this insanity.

The Atheist Association of Uganda is an organsation which recognisesthere is no scientific evidence for supernatural phenomena, atheists reject belief in `God’, gods and other supernatural beings“.  The world desperately needs level headed and logical people like these to teach, inform, and educate.  If you want to help, you can.

The Atheist Association of Uganda need your help to raise approximately US$7,500 to cover travel and accommodation expenses the author of “We are all Africans“, Kwadwo Obeng.  A free sample of the book can be downloaded from their web site (registration required).

Media release:

The Atheist Association of Uganda (AAU) wishes to inform you that its organising a speaking tour for Mr Kwadwo Obeng, the author of a book called “We are all Africans”.AAU have talked with him and accepted our invitation to come on a speaking tour in Uganda in November 2010. The theme of discussion is “The dangers of theocracy in African Governments”

Below is the programme we have drafted for him:

Ndejje University on 1st November 2010 Kampala Central region

Kyambogo University 2nd November 2010 Kampala Central Region

Makerere Univeristy 3rd November 2010 Kampala Central Region

Mbarara University 4th November 2010 Mbarara Western Uganda

Gulu University 5th November 2010 Northern Uganda

And he will be finishing with a Public debate on 6th Serena International conference center in Kampala. AAU hopes that its this event that Mr Kwakwo Obeng can speak to Member of Parliament,Political Party leaders and the general public. We also hope that,may be those attending a public debate will pay some attendance fee. It will not be easier making University students pay. Lets start thinking about it. AAU would like to seek financial support but not sure where exactly.

Atheist Alliance International have also promised to contribute the
Airfare to make the even a success.

For more information,you can contact
Mr. Stuart Bechman
President Atheist Alliance International
sbechman@sbcglobal.net, president@atheistalliance.org
www.atheistalliance.org

Mr.Kwadwo Obeng
We are all Africans Inc.
www.weareallafricans.com

Kirumira Mpagi Micheal
President AAU
President@aauganda.net

Kirumira Mpagi Micheal
President for AAU



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@pjkanywa
Jun 29, 2010 5:09

fascinating article askegg…

thanks for running the article. am Ugandan and atheist i actually wasn't aware of that speaking tour…. i guess Micheal hasn't informed any of his friends yet.

check out some of the other 'organic atheism' groups springing up in Uganda below;
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12387736097... Atheist Society of Kampala
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29453254778... Freethought Kampala
http://freethoughtkampala.wordpress.com/ Freethought Kampala WordPress Blog.

it's not the most conducive atmosphere for 'questioning' mainstream beliefs but i can assure you atheism is alive and well even in this markedly superstitious country like ours.

askegg
Jun 29, 2010 5:21

Thanks for the links. It is always good to hear there are people all over the world fighting for reasoned, rational, and logical beliefs.

@pjkanywa
Jun 29, 2010 5:35

we do our best.. THANK YOU TOO, gotta admit, i do draw some bit of inspiration from ur posts…;-).

askegg
Jun 29, 2010 5:38

Hmm… be careful with my posts. I tend to write when I am annoyed enough to put fingers on the keyboard, this equates to mainly angry rant posts. Although some of my friends might say I am always like that.

Great to hear reader feedback though :)

A. Nonymouse.
Jun 30, 2010 1:16

lrn2apostrophe.

Mind Ground
Jul 3, 2010 12:53

Playing God….

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Mind Ground
Jul 7, 2010 15:50

Are atheist, non-criminal, homosexual, nocturnal, liberal monogamists more intelligent?…

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