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Lessons Learned from the Atheist Alliance of America Convention
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The Atheist Alliance of America National Convention 2014 held earlier this month in Seattle, Washington granted me the opportunity to interview, converse with, and listen to renowned speakers, comedians, and influencers in the atheist movement including the likes of David Fitzgerald, Dr. Steven Pinker, Dr. Rebecca Goldstein, Richard Haynes and Dr. Richard Carrier.
This year's convention drew in approximately 100 attendees throughout the weekend, according to Amy Monsky, Executive Director of Atheist Alliance of America (AAA). Monsky states that the AAA National Convention has several primary goals including: to bring atheists together; to hear great speakers; to network and socialize; and to raise awareness through education.
The family-friendly event was comprised of educational and activist-oriented sessions, debate, a comedy show, VIP non-prayer breakfast, film by Jeremiah Camara, "2014 Richard Dawkins Award" banquet, and a Sunday outing to Snoqualmie Falls and Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.
Below is an overview of the sessions I attended, the conversations I had with presenters and experts, and the interviews I conducted.
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