This is the (edited for space) speech given by Ed Larson at the Scopes Trial Centennial convention in Chattanooga, Tenn., on July 19. He was introduced by convention emcee Leighann …
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Chrissy Stroop
Chrissy Stroop received FFRF’s 2025 “Freethought Heroine” award. Raised evangelical in the Indianapolis area and Colorado Springs, Chrissy Stroop was sent to culture-warring Christian schools that demonized queerness, abortion and anything …
Mubarak Bala
Mubarak Bala is a human rights activist and president of the Humanists of Nigeria, who was arrested in 2020 for posting comments on Facebook deemed insulting to Muhammad. Mubarak Bala …
Mary L. Trump
Mary L. Trump received FFRF’s “Emperor Has No Clothes Award,” reserved for individuals who “tell it like it is” about religion. She’s a trained clinical psychologist and has authored two …
Dr. Maggie Carpenter
Due to legal reasons, the video and transcript cannot be shown. …
Nancy Northup – accepted on behalf of Center for Reproductive Rights
Nancy Northup is president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, a global human rights organization whose game-changing litigation and advocacy work have transformed how reproductive rights are understood …
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Herb Silverman
This humorous speech was given by Herb Silverman on Oct. 17 at FFRF’s 48th annual convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was introduced by FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor. …
2025 National Convention
View 2025 convention photos Bookmark this page to see updated post-convention highlights! The 2025 Freedom From Religion 48th Annual National Convention took place on October 16-19 in Myrtle Beach, …
November 1, 2025 – International Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Secular (Virtual)
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the traditional Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Secular International Online Event will take place at Noon PDT/2:00 PM CDT/3:00 PM EDT. Please …
