Official web site for Representative Diana DeGette (D - CO), Chief Deputy Whip.Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004) 6.4 /10. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.a Use parallel structure.* CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.b Use various. Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers . The next time you hear someone repeat that old myth, just send them here to see how atheists have served honorably in combat - always have, always will. MAAF provides a Cemetery Tour to known gravesites. Also consider visiting the Monument to Atheists in Foxholes in Talladega, AL. Member information is strictly confidential unless a member explicitly requests public recognition. If you would like to have your name listed here on this page, Join MAAF for a template and instructions. Statements by individuals on the site are personal in nature and not representative of the Do. D or any government agency unless otherwise noted. They should do whatever they need to do for their difficult jobs. Especially the guys and girls standing in US uniforms in broad daylight in combat zones. If they need prayer and chaplains to help them so be it. But if it was me I wouldn't ask for it because I am an atheist and can't bring myself to believe in a christian god. I also don't believe in unicorns, santa claus (gasp), and the 4,2. But I am tired of bowing my head in prayer at every dinner function, change of command ceremony, and military function. A class graduates (most of them do by the way) and I have to bow my head and thank the lord for giving them the strength to get through this tough course. Of course if something did happen and someone did die then I would also have to bow my head in prayer for them not getting through the course? I don't get it, but fine you can believe whatever imaginary thing you want. I believe a founding principle of this country is freedom from religious persecution. The first sentence of the First amendment says .
I have great respect for the young men and women who have openly said they are atheists. I was up for promotion and thought . I only wish I had more courage to come out earlier and be more vocal like you guys. There is not a single open atheist in congress of any level of government (state and above). There is not a single secular chaplain. And yet over 2. 0% of the general population, and of the military, claim no religious affiliation. I urge you to stand up for your beliefs and make it known that we exist, and that we are dedicated to making a positive influence on this world through moral and right acts, based on reasoning and human compassion, not ancient archaic beliefs. And yes we are in the military. Return to Top. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Aviles. Specialty: Security Forces. Dates of Service: June 2. Present. Decorations: AF Outstanding Unit Award (2/devices),AF Good Conduct Medal,National Defense Service Medal,Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,Humanitarian Service Medal,Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border,AF Longevity Service,AF Training Ribbon. Tours of duty: Operation Enduring Freedom, Al Dhafra AB 2. Growing up I was told I was a Catholic, but was never taught the Bible or knew what was being said in Church. I have always followed my own secular belief which involved science (which includes peer reviewed empirical evidence), logic, reason, and humanitarianism. I came out as an Atheist when I was deployed and took the time to research and inform myself of the questions I had about the world . I realized simply, that my way of life, was shared by others called atheist/humanist. The quickest path to confirming my atheism was simply reading the Bible and the horrible things their God invokes. Ever since then the realization of the majority of Christians, along with other religions, are living their lives based on a book they have never read shook me. The idea of faith, which is belief without evidence or good reason, has always been a revolting notion. And I have been doing my part in freeing minds by education ever since. I'm good without any gods, and will continue to serve proudly in every aspect. Return to Top. Texas State Defense Forces Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Marotta. Personal Site. Dates of Service: November 2. Decorations: Regional Basic Orientation Training Ribbon, Physical Fitness Ribbon. Tours of duty: Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. Serving in Texas State Defense Forces. Return to Top. Army National Guard Specialist Richard Cotter. Specialty: Medic. Decorations: New York State Defense of Liberty Medal, Duty in Aid to Civil Authorities Medal. Return to Top Major Keira Brennan. Specialty: Civil Affairs/Chemical Corps. Dates of Service: 1. Decorations: Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation, ARCOM, AAM, Humanitarian Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign, NATO Campaign Medal, Basic Parachutist Badge, USAF Space Operations Badge. Tours of duty: SOCEUR 2. ISAF 2. 00. 7- 2. KFOR 2. 00. 1- 2. My journey from a theistic life started in 2. I had been in the closet my entire life and coming to grips with my identity (Bisexual female married to a woman) meant exploring what life looked like not having to feel . The sham of religion and contempt of the military Chaplaincy started in 2. Afghanistan where a co- located unit's Bn Chaplain showed how contemptible Christians can to both a unit, a civilian population and mission. Further unraveling of my belief came in a 2. Egypt where I saw just how much Christian liturgies and ancient religions are basically the same - -and all arguments to the contrary fail. As a retiree I want to support the younger generation of service members and recapture what Madison said about religion. Military is built upon mission type orders. They shape every decision service members make, whether it be which uniform to wear to which patrol route to take. As an atheist service member, I aim to claim my defense of reason and convince others to follow the likes of MAAF. Return to Top. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chris Jones. Personal Site. Specialty: Russian Linguist. Dates of Service: 2. Current. Decorations: Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (2)I was raised going to church fairly regularly. Among the various research studies I personally reviewed, there were some that had looked at whether Prayer effected outcomes. All the studies I saw indicted that Praying had no effect, whatsoever, on the outcome for individuals who were recipients of prayers. I personally believe that praying to an imaginary god is an exercise in talking to yourself. If it makes you feel better to talk to yourself, then go for it. My father (a WWII Vet, now deceased), used to say Pray in One hand and . Pretty much my opinion as well. With respect to experiences regarding religion and the military, when I first arrived at Incirlik, Turkey as a new Personnel Captain, one of my very first assignments (until I got to my permanent section chief job) was as an Investigative officer for a situation in which an Officer had had negative dealings with a Wiccan. So, I diligently studied Wicca, and interviewed as many folks as possible and reported that the Wiccan had been . Other dealings I had with . All of the Chaplains with whom I dealt were fair, above board, and more interested in actually helping than in proselytizing their particular religious perspective. In fact, some of the best philosophical discussions I had were with Chaplains, especially after the OK City Bombing. I was on one of the Stress Incident Debriefing teams with a Chaplain when our Security Police members and their service dogs came back from doing recovery operations there. I have nothing but respect for most of the Chaplains with whom I have personally dealt. I am very certain that even as an out and open Atheist, I can deal with the base chaplains in an honest, open, respectful manner. Return to Top. Navy Chief Petty Officer Douglas Wright. Point of Contact, org of San Diego - MAAFSpecialty: Electronics Technician. Dates of Service: 0. December 1. 99. 2 - Present. Decorations: Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4), Navy Unit Commendation (2), Navy E, Navy Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal (2), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (8), Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (9)Tours of duty: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN- 7. USS VALLEY FORGE (CG- 5. NAF ATSUGI AIR OPERATIONS, USS CUSHING (DD- 9. USS STETHEM (DDG- 6. SRF/JRMC YOKOSUKA, USS RENTZ (FFG- 4. SPAWAR SAN DIEGO. I was raised primarily in the Baptist church. Though my father was an atheist, my mother was a staunch believer and I never doubted that I was saved and was going to Heaven. Sunday school was mandatory and, ironically, it was there that the first seeds of doubt were sown in my mind. I had always been an avid reader and tore through science books constantly, which prompted some uncomfortable questions from me to my teachers. Of course, the answers were vague and even I could tell at that early age that something was not adding up. Around the time I joined the Navy I had realized that Christianity was no longer fulfilling to me and I began to poke around at other religions to try to fill the void. I still thought that faith was necessary for moral guidance, so I dabbled in Islam and took an interest in Buddhism for a short time. Slowly I began to see the recurring patterns of religion and realized that, while all religions could not be right, they could all be wrong. Eventually I reluctantly embraced the harsh conclusion that it was unlikely that God existed, but it eviscerated my faith and left me unsatisfied. It was in my mid- thirties that I stumbled upon Humanism. It proved to be the missing piece that changed my outlook on life and provided a solid base for my ethical worldview. Since that day I have never looked back. I am a currently a Humanist Lay Leader with the American Humanist Association and MAAF. Currently I am focused on both getting the Navy at large to accept and support Humanism and connecting with other atheist organizations in the San Diego area. ECG timeline - History of the electrocardiogram. Nobel Institute. Presentation speech by Professor JE Johansson. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1. North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. Latitude and the Magnetic Earth. Icon books, Cambridge: 2. Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London, WC2 7. EP. Schamroth L. The 1. Lead Electrocardiogram. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford: 1. Current Perspective: Naming of the Waves in the ECG, With a Brief Account of Their Genesis. Snellen HA. Willem Einthoven (1. Father of electrocardiography. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht: 1. The remote past and near future of electrocardiography: Viewpoint of a biomedical engineer. Bratisl Lek Listy 2. Comments, corrections or additions are very welcome. This page was first written on 4th December 1. May 2. 00. 9 and the links were working when I last tried them. From here you can go back to the ECG library contents or email me, Dean Jenkins.
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