Freethought in Action: Celebrate Your Freedom Every Day
What does it really mean to live freely — and think freely?
At the Freedom From Religion Foundation, we believe that freethought isn’t just a label or philosophy. It’s a daily practice. It lives in our choices, our conversations, our curiosity — and in how we show up for our rights and values. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our newest initiative: Freethought in Action.
This isn’t about grand gestures or headline-making protests (though we’re fans of those too). Freethought in Action is about the small, intentional choices that, together, make a powerful impact. It’s a call to action — for every freethinker, skeptic, secular humanist, and ally to put their principles into practice, one day at a time.
Because Freedom Doesn’t Maintain Itself
Every day, we exercise freedoms that millions of people still fight for:
- The freedom to question and dissent.
- The freedom to believe — or not believe — without coercion.
- The freedom to advocate for a government that remains neutral on religion.
- The freedom to live by reason, compassion, and evidence — not dogma.
But those freedoms are never guaranteed. They exist because people like you and me choose to protect them.
Freethought in Action is about celebrating those rights — and ensuring they endure.
One Simple Act. Every Day.
We’ve created a full year of daily actions — small, achievable steps anyone can take to strengthen secular values and celebrate freedom of thought.
Some actions are personal:
- Reflect on what freethought has meant in your own life.
- Read a quote by a famous secular thinker.
- Share a story of resilience after leaving religion.
Others are civic or social:
- Vote in a local election.
- Support a secular educator.
- Challenge a moment of religious privilege in your workplace or school.
Every action, no matter how small, is a spark. And when thousands of us participate, those sparks light up a movement.
You can explore the full list [here], or sign up to receive weekly prompts by email. However you choose to engage, you’ll be part of something meaningful — something growing.
Why “Freethought in Action”?
Because it’s time to show the world that freethinkers do more than think.
We ask questions, we speak up, we challenge injustice — and we take action. This campaign reminds us that our identity as secular people doesn’t end at disbelief. It begins with courage, compassion, and community.
Freethought in Action is a way to live your values every day — not just in moments of crisis, but in moments of quiet clarity. In the questions you ask, the conversations you have, the votes you cast, and the values you uphold.
How to Get Involved
- Explore the full calendar of daily actions below.
- Follow us on social media and join the conversation using #FreethoughtInAction.
- Become an FFRF member to help us fight for real change in courts, classrooms, and communities.
Let’s Turn Freethought Into a Force
Our freedoms are worth defending — not just with words, but with action.
So today, we ask:
What’s your Freethought in Action?
Choose one. Make it yours.
Then come back tomorrow and do it again.
Together, we’ll show the world what secular action looks like — thoughtful, powerful, and unstoppable.
Daily Freethought in Action Ideas
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- Think critically about a news story’s religious bias and share your thoughts.
- Write a letter to the editor about a recent church-state violation.
- Support a secular student group at a local college. (e.g., volunteering time and skills, organizing fundraising events, donating gently used items or supplies, raise awareness through social media.)
- Post a message of support for church-state separation on social media.
- Volunteer for a secular advocacy organization.
- Sign a petition supporting secular policies.
- Email a secular organization to see how you can help.
- Protest a religious endorsement at a government function.
- Vote in a local election to support secular candidates.
- Write to your elected officials about a church-state separation issue.
- Report a church-state violation to FFRF.
- Request a secular proclamation from your mayor or governor.
- Attend a city council meeting and voice opposition to religious favoritism.
- Push for evidence-based sex education in your school district.
- Encourage a business to adopt more inclusive holiday decorations.
- Push for religious privilege to be removed from workplace policies.
- Call your representative and urge them to support secular policies.
- Email your school board about keeping religion out of public schools.
- Host a discussion on secular values at your local library.
- Ask a candidate about their stance on secular issues.
- Sign a petition supporting secular policies.
- Write a letter to the editor about a recent church-state violation.
- Support a secular student group at a local college.
- Ask your employer about diversity policies that include nonreligious employees.
- Post a message of support for church-state separation on social media.
- Volunteer for a secular advocacy organization.
- Attend a rally for church-state separation.
- Submit a FOIA request about government funding of religious programs.
- Educate a friend or coworker about religious privilege in government.
- Educate your HOA or apartment complex about religious neutrality.
- Submit a public comment on proposed laws affecting separation of church and state.
- Comment on a news article about religion and government overreach.
- Create a secular parent group at your child’s school.
- Research local legislation that affects secular rights.
- Challenge a religious exemption that harms others.
- Look up a Supreme Court case on separation of church and state.
- Email a secular organization to see how you can help.
- Protest a religious endorsement at a government function.
- Vote in a local election to support secular candidates.
- Write to your elected officials about a church-state separation issue.
- Report a church-state violation to FFRF.
- Request a secular proclamation from your mayor or governor.
- Attend a city council meeting and voice opposition to religious favoritism.
- Push for evidence-based sex education in your school district.
- Encourage a business to adopt more inclusive holiday decorations.
- Push for religious privilege to be removed from workplace policies.
- Call your representative and urge them to support secular policies.
- Email your school board about keeping religion out of public schools.
- Host a discussion on secular values at your local library.
- Ask a candidate about their stance on secular issues.
- Sign a petition supporting secular policies.
- Write a letter to the editor about a recent church-state violation.
- Support a secular student group at a local college.
- Ask your employer about diversity policies that include nonreligious employees.
- Post a message of support for church-state separation on social media.
- Volunteer for a secular advocacy organization.
- Attend a rally for church-state separation.
- Submit a FOIA request about government funding of religious programs.
- Educate a friend or coworker about religious privilege in government.
- Educate your HOA or apartment complex about religious neutrality.
- Submit a public comment on proposed laws affecting separation of church and state.
- Comment on a news article about religion and government overreach.
- Create a secular parent group at your child’s school.
- Research local legislation that affects secular rights.
- Challenge a religious exemption that harms others.
- Look up a Supreme Court case on separation of church and state.
- Email a secular organization to see how you can help.
- Protest a religious endorsement at a government function.
- Vote in a local election to support secular candidates.
- Write to your elected officials about a church-state separation issue.
- Report a church-state violation to FFRF.
- Request a secular proclamation from your mayor or governor.
- Attend a city council meeting and voice opposition to religious favoritism.
- Push for evidence-based sex education in your school district.
- Encourage a business to adopt more inclusive holiday decorations.
- Push for religious privilege to be removed from workplace policies.
- Call your representative and urge them to support secular policies.
- Email your school board about keeping religion out of public schools.
- Host a discussion on secular values at your local library.
- Ask a candidate about their stance on secular issues.
- Sign a petition supporting secular policies.
- Write a letter to the editor about a recent church-state violation.
- Support a secular student group at a local college.
- Ask your employer about diversity policies that include nonreligious employees.
- Post a message of support for church-state separation on social media.
- Volunteer for a secular advocacy organization.
- Attend a rally for church-state separation.
- Submit a FOIA request about government funding of religious programs.
- Educate a friend or coworker about religious privilege in government.
- Attend a rally for church-state separation.
- Submit a FOIA request about government funding of religious programs.
- Educate a friend or coworker about religious privilege in government.
- Educate your HOA or apartment complex about religious neutrality.
- Submit a public comment on proposed laws affecting separation of church and state.
- Comment on a news article about religion and government overreach.
- Create a secular parent group at your child’s school.
- Research local legislation that affects secular rights.
- Challenge a religious exemption that harms others.
- Look up a Supreme Court case on separation of church and state.
- Protest a religious endorsement at a government function.
- Vote in a local election to support secular candidates.
- Write to your elected officials about a church-state separation issue.
- Report a church-state violation to FFRF.
- Request a secular proclamation from your mayor or governor.
- Attend a city council meeting and voice opposition to religious favoritism.
- Push for evidence-based sex education in your school district.
- Encourage a business to adopt more inclusive holiday decorations.
- Push for religious privilege to be removed from workplace policies.
- Call your representative and urge them to support secular policies.
- Email your school board about keeping religion out of public schools.
- Host a discussion on secular values at your local library.
- Ask a candidate about their stance on secular issues.
- Sign a petition supporting secular policies.
- Write a letter to the editor about a recent church-state violation.
- Support a secular student group at a local college.
- Ask your employer about diversity policies that include nonreligious employees.
- Post a message of support for church-state separation on social media.
- Volunteer for a secular advocacy organization.
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- Report a church state violation.
- Encourage a local festival to include secular organizations.
- Offer to mentor a young secular activist.
- Reach out to a local leader (local government or civic organization) about non-religious representation.
- Help plan a secular celebration in your community.
- Suggest a secular speaker for a community event.
- Encourage businesses to use inclusive holiday greetings.
- Write a thank-you letter to a secular activist.
- Start a freethinker support group.
- Encourage a local festival to include secular organizations.
- Reach out to a local leader about non-religious representation.
- Offer to mentor a young secular activist.
- Volunteer for a science education program.
- Encourage secular ethics in local youth programs.
- Support secular representation in interfaith councils.
- Attend a local humanist or atheist meetup.
- Organize a secular book club.
- Work with a community group to promote critical thinking.
- Help organize a secular blood drive.
- Help plan a secular celebration in your community.
- Suggest a secular speaker for a community event.
- Encourage businesses to use inclusive holiday greetings.
- Write a thank-you letter to a secular activist.
- Start a freethinker support group.
- Encourage a local festival to include secular organizations.
- Reach out to a local leader about non-religious representation.
- Offer to mentor a young secular activist.
- Volunteer for a science education program.
- Encourage secular ethics in local youth programs.
- Support secular representation in interfaith councils.
- Attend a local humanist or atheist meetup.
- Organize a secular book club.
- Work with a community group to promote critical thinking.
- Help organize a secular blood drive.
- Help plan a secular celebration in your community.
- Suggest a secular speaker for a community event.
- Encourage businesses to use inclusive holiday greetings.
- Write a thank-you letter to a secular activist.
- Start a freethinker support group.
- Encourage a local festival to include secular organizations.
- Reach out to a local leader about non-religious representation.
- Offer to mentor a young secular activist.
- Volunteer for a science education program.
- Encourage secular ethics in local youth programs.
- Support secular representation in interfaith councils.
- Attend a local humanist or atheist meetup.
- Organize a secular book club.
- Work with a community group to promote critical thinking.
- Help organize a secular blood drive.
- Help plan a secular celebration in your community.
- Suggest a secular speaker for a community event.
- Encourage businesses to use inclusive holiday greetings.
- Write a thank-you letter to a secular activist.
- Start a freethinker support group.
- Encourage a local festival to include secular organizations.
- Reach out to a local leader about non-religious representation.
- Offer to mentor a young secular activist.
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- Research how religious exemptions impact public policy.
- Learn about the philosophy of humanism.
- Research legal battles over church-state separation.
- Read a biography or autobiography of a famous atheist.
- Explore the connection between secularism and women’s rights.
- Discover how non-religious people build moral frameworks.
- Learn about how religious privilege affects different communities.
- Read an article on non-religious perspectives on death.
- Learn about secular activism in different countries.
- Explore how secular thinkers shaped modern democracy.
- Watch a documentary on the dangers of religious extremism.
- Watch a debate on atheism vs. theism.
- Research how religious exemptions impact public policy.
- Learn about the philosophy of humanism.
- Research legal battles over church-state separation.
- Read a biography of a famous atheist.
- Explore the connection between secularism and women’s rights.
- Discover how non-religious people build moral frameworks.
- Take a course on evolution and its societal impact.
- Study the role of religion in shaping laws.
- Read about the history of separation of church and state.
- Learn about how religious privilege affects different communities.
- Read an article on non-religious perspectives on death.
- Learn about secular activism in different countries.
- Explore how secular thinkers shaped modern democracy.
- Watch a documentary on the dangers of religious extremism.
- Watch a debate on atheism vs. theism.
- Research how religious exemptions impact public policy.
- Learn about the philosophy of humanism.
- Research legal battles over church-state separation.
- Read a biography of a famous atheist.
- Explore the connection between secularism and women’s rights.
- Discover how non-religious people build moral frameworks.
- Take a course on evolution and its societal impact.
- Study the role of religion in shaping laws.
- Read about the history of separation of church and state.
- Learn about how religious privilege affects different communities.
- Read an article on non-religious perspectives on death.
- Learn about secular activism in different countries.
- Explore how secular thinkers shaped modern democracy.
- Watch a documentary on the dangers of religious extremism.
- Watch a debate on atheism vs. theism.
- Research how religious exemptions impact public policy.
- Learn about the philosophy of humanism.
- Research legal battles over church-state separation.
- Read a biography of a famous atheist.
- Explore the connection between secularism and women’s rights.
- Discover how non-religious people build moral frameworks.
- Take a course on evolution and its societal impact.
- Study the role of religion in shaping laws.
- Read about the history of separation of church and state.
- Learn about how religious privilege affects different communities.
- Read an article on non-religious perspectives on death.
- Learn about secular activism in different countries.
- Explore how secular thinkers shaped modern democracy.
- Watch a documentary on the dangers of religious extremism.
- Watch a debate on atheism vs. theism.
- Research how religious exemptions impact public policy.
- Learn about the philosophy of humanism.
- Research legal battles over church-state separation.
- Read a biography of a famous atheist.
- Explore the connection between secularism and women’s rights.
- Discover how non-religious people build moral frameworks.
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- Celebrate a historical milestone in freethought history.
- Watch a secular comedy special.
- Make a playlist of songs that celebrate critical thinking.
- Create a piece of art about freethought.
- Design a T-shirt with a freethought slogan.
- Write a secular-themed short story.
- Write a letter to a historical freethinker.
- Make a playlist of songs that celebrate critical thinking.
- Watch a secular comedy special.
- Create a piece of art about freethought.
- Visit a museum with secular or science exhibits.
- Create a comic strip about secularism.
- Cook a dish inspired by a freethinking historical figure.
- Host a secular trivia night.
- Design a T-shirt with a freethought slogan.
- Write a secular-themed short story.
- Write a letter to a historical freethinker.
- Make a playlist of songs that celebrate critical thinking.
- Watch a secular comedy special.
- Create a piece of art about freethought.
- Visit a museum with secular or science exhibits.
- Create a comic strip about secularism.
- Cook a dish inspired by a freethinking historical figure.
- Host a secular trivia night.
- Design a T-shirt with a freethought slogan.
- Write a secular-themed short story.
- Write a letter to a historical freethinker.
- Make a playlist of songs that celebrate critical thinking.
- Watch a secular comedy special.
- Create a piece of art about freethought.
- Visit a museum with secular or science exhibits.
- Visit a museum with secular or science exhibits.
- Create a comic strip about secularism.
- Cook a dish inspired by a freethinking historical figure.
- Host a secular trivia night.
- Design a T-shirt with a freethought slogan.
- Write a secular-themed short story.
- Write a letter to a historical freethinker.
- Make a playlist of songs that celebrate critical thinking.
- Watch a secular comedy special.
- Create a piece of art about freethought.
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- Write a letter to your future self about your freethought journey.
- Challenge a belief you’ve always taken for granted.
- Practice gratitude for the freedoms you have.
- Write about your journey to secularism.
- Meditate or reflect on the meaning of personal freedom.
- Set a personal goal for advocacy.
- Have an honest conversation about belief with a friend.
- Explore how religion has influenced laws in your country.
- Write a letter to your future self about your freethought journey.
- Practice gratitude for the freedoms you have.
- Write about your journey to secularism.
- Meditate on the meaning of personal freedom.
- Challenge a belief you’ve always taken for granted.
- Think critically about a news story’s religious bias.
- Commit to supporting a secular cause this year.
- Set a personal goal for advocacy.
- Have an honest conversation about belief with a friend.
- Explore how religion has influenced laws in your country.
- Write a letter to your future self about your freethought journey.
- Practice gratitude for the freedoms you have.
- Write about your journey to secularism.
- Meditate on the meaning of personal freedom.
- Challenge a belief you’ve always taken for granted.
- Think critically about a news story’s religious bias.
- Commit to supporting a secular cause this year.
- Set a personal goal for advocacy.
- Have an honest conversation about belief with a friend.
- Explore how religion has influenced laws in your country.
- Write a letter to your future self about your freethought journey.
- Practice gratitude for the freedoms you have.
- Write about your journey to secularism.
- Meditate on the meaning of personal freedom.
- Challenge a belief you’ve always taken for granted.
- Think critically about a news story’s religious bias.
- Think critically about a news story’s religious bias.
- Commit to supporting a secular cause this year.
- Set a personal goal for advocacy.
- Have an honest conversation about belief with a friend.
- Explore how religion has influenced laws in your country.
- Write a letter to your future self about your freethought journey.
- Practice gratitude for the freedoms you have.
- Write about your journey to secularism.
- Meditate on the meaning of personal freedom.
- Challenge a belief you’ve always taken for granted.
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- Share a story about a positive change inspired by secular activism.
- Create or find a meme about church-state separation and share.
- Promote a freethought event online. (Or, share an episode of Freethought Matters?)
- Share a post about a recent church-state violation.
- Write a blog post on why church-state separation matters.
- Engage in an online discussion about secularism.
- Share a secular success story.
- Create a meme about church-state separation.
- Promote a freethought event online.
- Share a post about a recent church-state violation.
- Post a quote from a famous freethinker.
- Create a hashtag for secular activism.
- Write a thread on the dangers of religious privilege.
- Follow a secular activist on social media.
- Write a blog post on why church-state separation matters.
- Engage in an online discussion about secularism.
- Share a secular success story.
- Create a meme about church-state separation.
- Promote a freethought event online.
- Share a post about a recent church-state violation.
- Post a quote from a famous freethinker.
- Create a hashtag for secular activism.
- Write a thread on the dangers of religious privilege.
- Follow a secular activist on social media.
- Write a blog post on why church-state separation matters.
- Engage in an online discussion about secularism.
- Share a secular success story.
- Create a meme about church-state separation.
- Promote a freethought event online.
- Share a post about a recent church-state violation.
- Post a quote from a famous freethinker.
- Create a hashtag for secular activism.
- Write a thread on the dangers of religious privilege.
- Follow a secular activist on social media.
- Write a blog post on why church-state separation matters.
- Engage in an online discussion about secularism.
- Share a secular success story.
- Create a meme about church-state separation.
- Promote a freethought event online.
- Share a post about a recent church-state violation.
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- Share a story about a positive change inspired by secular activism.
- Celebrate a historical milestone in freethought history.
- Read an inspiring book by a humanist or secular thinker.
- Host a gratitude session focused on reason, science, and progress.
- Write a letter to a secular mentor or activist thanking them for their work.
- Celebrate a scientific discovery that changed the world.
- Visit a museum or library to explore secular achievements.
- Post an uplifting quote from a famous freethinker.
- Write about a time when questioning led you to a positive outcome.
- Donate to a secular charity that makes a difference.
- Watch a documentary about human progress and innovation.
- Encourage someone questioning religion by sharing a hopeful perspective.
- Reflect on how secular values have improved your life.
- Support a secular artist, musician, or writer.
- Attend a humanist or secular celebration.
- Learn about how secular policies have positively impacted communities.
- Write down three ways reason and critical thinking have helped you.
- Create a playlist of songs that celebrate life and knowledge.
- Host a discussion about what gives life meaning beyond religion.
- Celebrate Freethought Day (October 12) by sharing why secularism matters.
- Express gratitude for the freedoms that come with secular governance.
- Volunteer at a community event that promotes inclusivity and education.
- Support an organization that provides secular mental health resources.
- Reflect on how science has improved life expectancy and health.
- Encourage a young person to pursue STEM education.
- Write a letter to your future self about your journey in freethought.
- Share a personal story of resilience through reason and skepticism.
- Engage in a creative project that celebrates human ingenuity.
- Read a biography of a secular leader who inspired change.
- Celebrate the diversity of secular perspectives worldwide.
- Watch a TED Talk about the power of curiosity and questioning.
- Challenge yourself to learn one new scientific fact today.
- Write a poem or short story about hope and progress.
- Celebrate how secular communities support those leaving religion.
- Visit a landmark dedicated to humanist or secular achievements.
- Share an article about how reason and science have solved major challenges.
- Host a conversation about ethics and morality without religion.
- Celebrate an atheist, agnostic, or humanist figure in history.
- Look back at how your own thinking has evolved over time.
- Create or share artwork that represents freedom of thought.
- Write about a time when questioning led to a moment of clarity.
- Encourage a friend to join a secular or humanist group.
- Explore different philosophical perspectives on meaning and joy.
- Make a list of ways you can positively contribute to your community.
- Express appreciation for a secular law or policy that protects freedom.
- Host a gathering or meal celebrating reason and compassion.
- Watch a movie that highlights human resilience and intelligence.
- Celebrate progress in LGBTQ+ rights, scientific discovery, or education.
- Look for beauty and wonder in the natural world today.
- Write about a time when doubt led you to a better understanding.
- Thank a teacher or mentor who encouraged critical thinking.
- Reflect on how human cooperation has built a better world.
- Share an inspiring freethought speech or lecture with friends.
- Support an organization that promotes secular education.
- Find and share a story of someone thriving after leaving religion.
- Celebrate how reason and skepticism have shaped modern democracy.
- Write a social media post about why freethought gives you hope.
- Encourage someone to embrace curiosity and question assumptions.
- Celebrate your own journey toward freethought and rationalism.
- Share a fun fact about the universe that makes you feel awe.
- Create a personal motto inspired by reason and progress.
- Write a note to your past self with words of encouragement.
- Engage in a random act of kindness inspired by humanist values.
- Take a moment to appreciate how far human rights have come.
- Find a quote about hope from a secular philosopher or scientist.
- Make a list of secular traditions and celebrations that bring joy.
- Reflect on a moment when critical thinking helped you solve a problem.
- Watch an uplifting video about human progress and innovation.
- Start a gratitude journal focused on reason and evidence-based thinking.
- Share a story of resilience from a secular leader or thinker.
- Attend or host a ‘secular Sunday’ gathering to celebrate community.
- Write down three things that inspire hope in humanity.
- Celebrate a scientific breakthrough that benefits society today.
- Think about ways to leave a positive legacy through humanist values.
- Connect with a secular community and share words of encouragement.
- Reflect on what makes life meaningful outside of religious belief.
- Host a discussion about the role of empathy in a secular worldview.
- Explore secular perspectives on happiness and well-being.
- Take a moment to appreciate art, music, or literature free from dogma.
- Encourage a student or young person to keep questioning and learning.
- Celebrate the role of reason in social justice and human rights movements.
- Think of three ways skepticism has improved your life.
- Engage in a self-care activity that nurtures curiosity and reflection.
- Write a love letter to science, reason, and human progress.
- Read a piece of secular poetry or literature that uplifts your spirit.
- Thank someone in your life for being a voice of reason and kindness.
- Look for an example of human cooperation that gives you hope today.
- Think about the future and how secularism can shape a better world.
- Host or attend an event that celebrates reason, curiosity, and progress.
- Reflect on how the world has improved due to secular values.
- Write a list of things you love about being a freethinker.
- Create a vision board for a world shaped by reason and compassion.
- Celebrate the beauty of human creativity and innovation today.
- Recognize and celebrate a personal milestone in your freethought journey.
