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Dr. David Orenstein in the First Atheists and Agnostics Convention in South East Asia
Dr. David Orenstein, an anthropologist based in New York City, shares his joys of being an atheist and how freedom from dogma and religious subjectivity has brought forth a life of personal and social peace, justice, morality, and goodness. For …
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Welcome Speech from the PATAS Chairperson
Good morning, Magandang Umaga – World Renowned Atheists, International and local Alliances, Distinguished Guests, Our Founding Executive Director Jose Juan Paraiso, My Most Beloved Members of PATAS, Our Dear Countrymen: Welcome to the Philippines – “the only country we have; …
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“Road to Reason” An Atheist Day Celebration
April 1, 2012 was a fine sunny day and the weather was a bit hot but nonetheless, it was all good. At noon, I was already excited to join the “Road to Reason” activity organized by PATAS-Cebu. It was going …
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PATAS Goes To Washington!
With some special tours, is the best way to see the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC. Your guide will walk with you around the Tidal Basin to see the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the MLK Memorial, and the …
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PATAS Cebu Feeding Program
Last January 27, 2012 the Philippine Atheists and Agnostics Society Cebu Chapter held its very first outreach program. It was entirely sponsored by one of the members, Ms. Sasha Palo. The group decided to host a feeding program for day …
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Natalis Invicti: Good without God in Payatas
This Sunday, December 18, 2011, a group of atheist volunteers went to the Payatas Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) for Personal Disabilities to bring joy and abundance to special children. Our young volunteers assured that what they brought to these less …
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Cebu City’s Pride March; An Atheist Coming Out Event
Before I give you all the blow-by-blow details of the Cebu Pride Fiesta March I would like to congratulate the volunteers of PATAS-Cebu who went to the venue to set-up the booth and prepare the venue. They got up early …
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PATAS-Cebu 3rd Meet-up and Making Progress
Although the attendees were few and the weather was chilly, six individuals braved the cold to discuss plans and munch on stale McDonald’s french fries.
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Matina Relief Operations by PATAS Davao Chapter
Residents were very grateful to everyone for extending their unconditional act of kindness despite differences in beliefs and practices.
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An Atheist Convention in a Religious Nation
Come 2012, the first ever atheist convention in Southeast Asia will be held in Manila on April 21 at Bayview Parks Hotel, organized by the Philippine Atheist and Agnostics Society.
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The Philippine Atheists & Agnostics Society Statement of Support to RH Bill
In the wake of the ongoing legislation of the RH Bill, PATAS wishes to emphasize its unequivocal support for its eventual passage.
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The Rise of Atheism in the Philippines
Atheism is rising everywhere, becoming a fad in the arena of religious revolution. Surprisingly, the Philippines, a country of deluded and superstitious people, has joined the bandwagon.
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Is the Philippines Ready For Humanism?
A humanist is committed to the application of reasons and science in solving problems. And he/she uses human intelligent free from superstition. How about the Filipino? Jose Rizal has shown the benefit of using reason – but did the Filipino listen?
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PATAS Ilo-Ilo Meet Up
Opening discussions that would scare, antagonize, and discomfit the usual person was in this case sought for, and was found to be pleasant and stimulating.
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A Cebu First. Public Meet-up for the Bisdak Heathens
PATAS holds the first meet-up in Cebu City over a savory treat.
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PATAS visits Humanistic Buddhist Temple for Know Your Religion Activity
PATAS members meet up to hold the KYR activity in Fo Guan Shan Mabuhay Temple. The intention of their visit is to learn first-hand the aspects of different faiths in the Philippines. The subject of their activity on that day is Humanistic Buddhism.
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PATAS and the Commemoration of Philippine Independence
Amidst such an exploitative political, social, and economic setup, is the church’s continued suppression of the people with its own brand of fascism by instituting superstition, ignorance, backwardness, and banking everything on a “God” to solve the nation’s ills and problems through nothing but prayers.
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