Faith is something that has stayed on people’s minds for millennia. Something about belief — belief in a higher power, belief in a superior leadership position, or belief in the …
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When you grow up in the Caribbean, there are certain traditions and teachings that no one is allowed to escape. From the way you dress to the food you eat …
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I remember the day that I told my family that I had doubts about religion. Doubts, not vehement opposition. Not affirmative rejection, not an outright refusal to participate in religious …
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 10 winners of the 2016 Michael Hakeem Memorial College Essay Contest for Students of Color. Essayists were asked to write …
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I am an Unapologetic Black Atheist FFRF awarded Nadia $3,000. By Nadia Duncan I used to call myself a “soft agnostic.” It was a term I coined to try to …
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We must save ourselves FFRF awarded Anuj $2,000. By Anuj Krishnamurthy In recent years, “international development” has become a popular discipline in scholarly and diplomatic circles. Achieving sustainable growth in …
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Raised to value science FFRF awarded Bahram $1,000. By Bahram Sherwani I remember the day I began questioning. People across the nation were in shock as the Twin Towers in …
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Finally making my own choices FFRF awarded Jonathan $750. By Jonathan Azpeitia You did well on a test? God must be with you. You’re in good health? God is looking …
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Bakersfield High School Principal Connie Grumling will not pray with students in the future. Grumling had met with students to pray at the flagpole. FFRF Staff Attorney Andrew Seidel lodged …
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