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		<title>Foundation Beyond Belief</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has always been my firm belief that we need to take care of each other directly and not wait around for the government to do it for us.  Back when I was a Christian, I supported many Christian charitable &#8230; <a href="http://shatternicely.com/2010/01/foundation-beyond-belief/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has always been my firm belief that we need to take care of each other directly and not wait around for the government to do it for us.  Back when I was a Christian, I supported many Christian charitable organizations and often shared links to those organizations with my blog readers.</p>
<p>Well, charitable organizations need not be Christian, but finding ones that don&#8217;t mix the Good News with their good deeds can be harder to find.  That is why I am delighted to present to you <a href="http://foundationbeyondbelief.org" target="_blank">Foundation Beyond Belief</a>, an organization designed to make it easier for atheists and secular humanists to unite as a force for good in our world.</p>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Foundation Beyond Belief is a non-profit charitable and educational foundation created (1) to focus, encourage and demonstrate the generosity and compassion of atheists and humanists, and (2) to provide a comprehensive education and support program for nontheistic parents.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Foundation will feature ten charitable organizations per quarter.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Members join by signing up for a monthly automatic donation in the amount of their choice, and distribute it however they wish among the categories. Contributions are fully tax-deductible.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Members can join a social network and forums centered on the ten categories of giving, advocate for causes, and help us choose new beneficiaries each quarter.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Featured beneficiaries may be founded on any worldview so long as they do not proselytize. At the end of each quarter, 100 percent of the donations are forwarded and a new slate of beneficiaries selected.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the educational side, the Foundation will help create and fund local groups for the education and social support of humanist/atheist parents.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Our Mission:</strong><span> </span>To demonstrate humanism at its best by supporting efforts to improve this world and this life; to challenge humanists to embody the highest principles of humanism, including mutual care and responsibility; and to help and encourage humanist parents to raise confident children with open minds and compassionate hearts.</span></div>
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<p>Watch this short video to learn more.  Then head on over to the <a href="http://foundationbeyondbelief.org" target="_blank">Foundation Beyond Belief</a> website to join.</p>
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