This week on RfRx, Will Harrell, an active duty US Army nurse, NCO, and Atheist In A Foxhole, joins us to discuss navigating military service as an atheist and freethinker. While on a recent deployment, Will established a Secular Humanist Support Group at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait with the help of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers (MAAF).The group became a safe place for deployed soldiers to express their thoughts and views on theology and religion without fear of retaliation, as well as offer support to anyone deconstructing and healing from religious trauma. Join us for this discussion about efforts to move the US military towards a more welcoming, inclusive, and secular culture, and bring your questions for Will.
Will was born and raised in an evangelical Christian household in central Florida before deconstructing from religion after enlisting in 2018. He advocates for a stronger and more vocal humanist presence in the military and other parts of society. He believes in activism on every level from TikTok creators (@will_of_spades for his content) to courtroom spokespersons. He is also hopeful for the next generation to continue their hard work towards creating a better, secular society.
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