Atheists return to corn festival

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Back in Bible Belt for second year

By: Oliver Sachgau
Posted: 08/23/2013 1:00 AM

Manitoba's atheists are spreading the word at this year's Morden Corn and Apple Festival -- non-believers venturing into the heart of believer territory.

The Humanists, Atheists and Agnostics of Manitoba (HAAM) will be setting up a booth at the festival for the second year to talk about their viewpoints and beliefs -- or lack thereof -- with festival attendees.

The booth will mark the beginning of HAAM's You are Not Alone campaign.

HAAM outreach co-ordinator Patrick Morrow said it's an effort to reach out to "closeted" atheists in Manitoba's Bible Belt.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/atheists-return-to-corn-festival-220776291.html

[dimbear]

1. Harvest festivals, which are an ancient part of the human experience, offer a superior place to

discuss the verities. That's the real reason Hallowe'en runs into so much static here.

It might be fun to observe the interaction between the atheists and the young earth creationists. Also Manitoba offers spectacular scenery and amazing storms.

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2. I didn't know Canada even had a Bible Belt.

[cbayer]

3. It's more like a Bible Headband.