FFRF awarded Jonathan $400. By Jonathan Ortiz A world without religion would be a wholly better one: Homosexuals and nonbelievers would not be considered the spawn of Satan; discrimination and …
Day: September 17, 2015
Sharing the crank mail
This edition of the crank mail, printed as received, is rated G for Godawful or Ghastly, take your pick. Must Bear Witness: The Lord will hold all of you accountable. …
Meet a chapter president: Angela Combs
Name: Angela Combs. Where I live: I’m currently residing in beautiful, enchanting New Mexico, just a short walk from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Where I was born: …
Meet a faithless feminist: Karen L. Garst
Name: Karen L. Garst. Where I live: Sherwood, Ore. Where and when I was born: Bismarck, N.D., in 1950. Family: Husband, Ron; son, Sam; stepdaughters, Valerie and Amy; son-in-law, Ben; …
Secularism to be represented at Va. university Founder’s Day Breakfast tomorrow
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, is pleased to announce that Dr. Tiffany Green will represent FFRF and the Richmond Reason and Naturalism Association at Norfolk State …
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Breaking satire! Impositional religiosity added to DSM
People largely disturb themselves by believing in absolutistic shoulds, oughts and musts. … The devoutly religious person tends to be inflexibly closed, intolerant and unchanging. Religiosity, therefore, is in many …
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Secular invocations: Warren Geltch & Jake Smith
Warren GeltchOrange County Commission, Orlando, Fla.July 16, 2015 Thank you. Good morning, mayor and commissioners. As you know, one of the great things about Orange County is its vast diversity. …
The story of James Terry and his mother, Vashti McCollum by Vashti Lozier
This is a presentation given to a Unitarian Universalist Sunday school class by Vashti Lozier, daughter of FFRF Life Member Jim McCollum (James Terry in the story) and granddaughter of …
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Honorable mention: High school essay contest – Morality by threat or morality by love by Anna Bores
FFRF awarded Anna $200. By Anna Bores Being an atheist came naturally to me. I was never interested in the religious activities that my mom forced me into. Phrases like …
