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Fight against Superstitions

Dispelling superstitions is an important aspect of the Atheist Centre. The miracle mind is a bane to Indian society and prevents its onward march. Hence, Gora and Saraswathi Gora started fighting superstitions right from 1920s and they viewed eclipse, defying the taboo that pregnant women should not do so. They lived in so called haunted houses and exploded the myth.

Atheist Centre takes up programmes to promote scientific outlook and rational thinking. Fire walking demonstrations are organised in the villages. Many so-called miracles are exposed. Godmen are challenged to prove their so-called supernatural abilities. When Sai Baba visited Vijayawada, Atheist Centre questioned him to prove his miracles. Scores of people were arrested in this connection. It also exposed the hoaxes of rebirth.