Ft. Bragg Will Now Host "Rock Beyond Belief"

After being cancelled earlier this year (see prior posting), it now appears that "Rock Beyond Belief"-- a program sponsored by a group of atheists and secular humanists-- will be held next March at the U.S. Army base in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.  According to RNS yesterday, the decision comes after complaints over funding given by the Army for the "Rock the Fort" concert held at the base last year under the auspices of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The Rock Beyond Belief program-- that will now receive similar support-- will feature music and speakers, including well-known atheist author Richard Dawkins.  Ed Brayton, who blogs at Dispatches from the Culture Wars, says that he will emcee the event. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]