Coalescing the atheist political movement

[cleanhippie]

Thousands of atheists and non-believers gathered at the nation’s capital on Saturday as part of a movement to rally the group's political interests into a secular coalition. Up host Chris Hayes invites Harvard University Professor Steven Pinker, Washington Post blogger Jamila Bey, author Susan Jacoby, and podcast co-host Jamie Kilstein, to join his panel as they discuss how atheism and politics intersect.

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/up-with-chris-hayes/46848244#46848244

[LeftishBrit]

1. I would disagree that there is an 'atheist political movement' as commonly understood

There is perhaps an 'atheist rights movement', or a 'pro-secularism movement', increasing because anti-secularist politics is increasing.

But atheists do not vote as a bloc, and they certainly do not wish to force all members of society to be atheists.

[SamG]

2. The folks on the show this morning pretty much agree with you.

posted the link elsewhere, but no harm in posting it here.

Full list to choose from On-line chapter type clips from the show.

http://upwithchrishayes.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/24/10841786-sundays-guests-march-25

[cleanhippie]

3. I think that your take is accurate.

[Joseph8th]

4. Agreed... its a Separationist movement...

... Separation of Church and State, that is.