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FFRF awarded Zoe $750. By Zoe Lilly At the age of 14, I made a decision that would shape the course of my life: I embraced atheism. Raised in a …

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FFRF awarded Riley $750 By Riley Barker In many ways, the youth of today, known commonly as Generation Z, are seen in sharp contrast to previous generations. Growing up in …

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FFRF awarded Kayleigh $1,000. By Kayleigh Clark When I think of this generation’s separation from organized religion, I begin to draw on my own life experiences. When I was growing …

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FFRF awarded Atira $1,500. By Atira Claude I lost God when I was 17 years old. For context, I was raised in a Christian religious household since birth and had always …

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FFRF awarded Armin $2,000. By Armin Kiffmeyer One of the most influential reasons for my peers’ and my shift away from religion can be attributed to the numerous failures of …

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FFRF awarded Elias $2,500. By Elias Abadi I am a part of a movement aimed at stopping contradictions — contradictions that state Jesus preached love, kindness and grace while his followers …

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FFRF awarded Daksha $3,000. By Daksha Pillai The time I spend contemplating God isn’t during a church service, temple puja, or early salah — it’s during a debate round. Rather …

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FFRF awarded Sylvie $3,500. By Sylvie Leyerle I freely admit to being part of the large coalition of American youth with no religious affiliation. I attribute this choice both to my …

More » from 1st Place: 2024 College Essay Contest — Sylvie Leyerle