Atheists and Other Freethinkers

Paul Martin, AOF’s September featured guest, forwarded us this bio:

Presentation for AOF: Paul Martin, a singer songwriter (aka: the Aspiring Atheist) is creating a new music genre called Freethought Folk-Rock. He will be performing songs from his new CD, ”Born A Happy Heathen” on September 14th at the monthly meeting of Atheists and Other Freethinkers in Sacramento, CA. This CD is a collection of atheos, irreverent, and sarcastic songs critical of religious dogma, icons, leaders, and rituals. Paul will describe the background and inspiration for each song as they are based on his personal “spiritual” journey, and his motivation for “coming out” in this way.

Lifestyle:
A full-time RVer since 2006 - travels/lives in a 30’ Airstream
Home base is at Hart Ranch in Rapid City, SD

Musical Accomplishments:
Has performed at open mics around the country, Airstream & SKP rallies, and RV Parks Release of first CD, Born A Happy Heathen - July 2008

Musical Goals:
Promote a humanistic and rational view of life
Bring an understanding about the damage that religious indoctrination does to young impressionable minds
The message is - to WAKE UP, QUESTION EVERYTHING, and THINK FOR YOURSELF

Previous Career(s):
Multiple careers in engineering, finance, sales, and software
Most recent as a corporate trainer in the software industry

Other Life Journeys:
Four children, 3 grandchildren
Over 30 years in martial arts - holds a 4th degree black belt in Aikido.

Web site:

http://web.mac.com/pj_martin/Aspiring_Atheist/Welcome.html