An atheist foundation that seeks to foster charitable giving among nonbelievers is encouraging members to donate to a religious charity — and the move is stirring mixed feelings among members.
Foundation Beyond Belief, a nonprofit headquartered in Georgia, has designated London-based Quaker Peace & Social Witness as one of 10 charities its members will support this quarter.
“Reactions in the nontheist community have ranged from applause to gasps of dismay,” said secular humanist Dale McGowan, executive director of the foundation, in a statement.
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RNS: Atheist group to raise funds for religious charity
An atheist foundation that seeks to foster charitable giving among nonbelievers is encouraging members to donate to a religious charity — and the move is stirring mixed feelings among members.
Foundation Beyond Belief, a nonprofit headquartered in Georgia, has designated London-based Quaker Peace & Social Witness as one of 10 charities its members will support this quarter.
“Reactions in the nontheist community have ranged from applause to gasps of dismay,” said secular humanist Dale McGowan, executive director of the foundation, in a statement.
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