About
Our story
We are a non profit society in Alberta, Canada
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Atheist Society of Calgary (ASC) is to foster a community of atheists, humanists, skeptics and secular free thinkers; to provide education and promote scientifically-based knowledge; and to uphold the separation of religion and government.
Guiding Principles:
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Defending human rights, particularly those of non-religious people including;
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Freedom of expression
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Freedom of, and freedom from religion
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Supporting reason and science
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Supporting evidence-based policy
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Being receptive to differing ideas and basing opinions on facts, evidence and reason
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Keeping faith-based ideas, superstition and religious ideology out of the public sphere
Key activities:
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Volunteering to enhance the well-being of our community
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Providing a support-group for those leaving religion
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Holding events to disseminate scientific knowledge, discuss and debate important issues and to socialize
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Advocating for key issues of importance to the atheist community
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Supporting secular, reason-based public education
The Atheist Society of Calgary acknowledges the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.
