It was a title without power however , as his mother retained authoritative control behind - the - scenes .
From 1986 until his death in 1995 , Murray held the de jure office of President of American Atheists .
It was a title without power however , as Murray 's mother retained authoritative control behind - the - scenes .
From 1986 until his death in 1995 , Murray held the de jure office of President of American Atheists .