Atheist Foundation of Australia

Atheist Foundation of Australia
Founded1970
Area served
Australia
Key people
Andrew Skegg (President)[1]
Websiteatheistfoundation.org.au

The Atheist Foundation of Australia (AFA) was established in South Australia in 1970, when The Rationalist Association of South Australia decided upon a name change to better declare its basic philosophy, namely atheism.[1]

The foundation defines atheism as "the acceptance that there is no credible scientific or factually reliable evidence for the existence of a god, gods, or the supernatural." It rejects belief in a deity, the supernatural and superstition in general. The foundation considers religion unnecessary and often harmful. It favours the scientific method, and the discovery of physical laws, as the best way to understand the truth about reality. The foundation believes that humans are rational and ethical beings, capable of making responsible and creative contributions to society.

  1. ^ a b "About Us". Atheist Foundation of Australia. Retrieved 23 January 2019.