[New-Poetry] Call for Submissions: "Religion vs Atheism" contest

[Andrew Alkon]

Neopoet is hosting a "Religion vs. Atheism" contest.
DEADLINE: March 14, 2008.
COST: Free.

Neopoet, the online writing community, is sponsoring a "Religion vs
Atheism" poetry contest.

The contest has two parts:
   The winner who makes the most articulate argument for atheism will
get a religious themed book.
   The winner who makes the most articulate argument for religion will
receive "Why I Became an Atheist" by John W. Loftus.

For part one:
    Compose a poem in any style that makes an articulate argument for atheism.
The winner of this part will receive a copy of a book articulating
support for any of the world's religions. The winner can choose what
religion. For example, if the winner chooses Christianity, they will
receive the book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.

For part two:
     Compose a poem in any style that makes an articulate argument for
the existence of God. The winner of this part will receive a copy of
the book Why I Became an Atheist by John W. Loftus.

HOW TO ENTER:
Go to http://www.neopoet.com/ and sign up for free Neopoet membership.
Submit a poem. Be sure to fill in the "contest code" field with the
number 030508.

ABOUT NEOPOET:
Neopoet was launched in March 2007 as a collaborative online poetry
workshop/community.   Participants span the globe, with significant
numbers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South
Africa, and India. Members swap critiques and rate each other's work
in an online format. Members can revise their work on the site – a
special tool highlights the differences in each iteration, enabling
viewers to get "inside the mind" of the creative process. Members can
share experiences in a moderated live chat. A new mentoring program
connects screened, experienced poets with new talent. Membership is
free.