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What is Atheist Soc?
Atheist Soc is a society for rationalists, secularists and atheists.
Is atheist soc just for atheists?
No, anyone is welcome including those who are religious. The society is open to anyone who wishes to engage in secular discussion and to learn about the beliefs of atheists and rationalists. Our membership base includes Christians, Muslims and others.
Why is it called Atheist Soc?
Originally the society was going to be called Rationalist Soc however it was decided that in order for people to more easily understand what we were about the term atheist should be used as it is a more well known term.
Isn't your society pointless?
No.
The student community has a large atheist and on the whole secular student body and currently (or at least until the society was founded) there was nobody to represent them. While Atheism is a lack of a belief rather than a belief, secularism and rationalism are positive beliefs that we would like to promote and share.
Is the society only for students?
No, we have an open membership policy. Many of our members are not students but University of Leeds staff members, graduates and even members of the wider general public. Indeed we always have at least one non-student at each meeting.