Monday, May 28, 2012

Atheists at West Point band together despite religious culture

The West Point Secular Student Alliance (SSA), including more than 40 prospective members, are seeking official recognition from Academy officials. The Academy claims lack of funding for cadet clubs and is currently reviewing over 100 cadet clubs to find room for more. MAAF spoke at West Point’s November 2011 Diversity Leadership Conference to advocate for change and supports cadet and Midshipman groups in a similar situation at the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Naval Academies. Despite not yet receiving command support, nontheist future officers are coming together.

MORE: http://blog.militaryatheists.org/2012/05/atheists-at-west-point-band-together-despite-religious-culture/