LOS ANGELES — On Sept. 18, “Good Morning America” weekend anchorman Bill Weir retracted on-air remarks he made earlier in September that upset atheists. “A few weeks ago, we did a story on worshipers returning to the shattered churches of the Gulf Coast, and I made an offhand comment based on an old expression that said, ‘There are no atheists in foxholes or hurricane zones,’” Weir said.
“Well, many have since pointed out that there are 30 million atheists in this country and among them, Katrina victims, first responders and relief donors. I stand corrected.” Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheists, said her organization was “absolutely delighted with Mr. Weir’s gracious handling of this matter.”
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