This is one of several honorable mention” essays in FFRF’s 2007 contest for college students. David received $100 for his essay. By David Fletcher I didn’t get to pick my …
Day: March 31, 2008
God is Not Great: Chris Hitchens
We are not conceding to the faithful the idea that religion has an ethical basis. Journalist Christopher Hitchens, author of God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, was the …
Nova Consciencia — “New Conscience”: Dan Barker
By Dan Barker Dan (center) with freethinking guitarist Romério Zeferino and popular singer Sandra Belê in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. Sandra, a Carirís Indian, showcases the music and stories of …
Religious Hypocrisy: Romela E. Petrosyan
This is one of several honorable mention” essays in FFRF’s 2007 contest for college-bound high school seniors. Ms. Petrosyan received $100 for her essay. By Romela E. Petrosyan For as …
Freethinker Rebuffed by Elks Club: Billie Sieg
By Billie Sieg I want to share this letter of rejection with you. My attempt to join this Elks Club was prompted by this widow lady’s desire to branch out …
Happy Birthday, Darwin! Jane R. Shoup
By Jane R. Shoup “I can indeed hardly see how anyone ought to wish Christianity to be true.”–Charles Darwin Several years ago author Christopher Hitchens commented, “What can be asserted …
Life in the Heartland for a San Francisco Liberal: Stephanie Salter
Stephanie Salter Photo by Brent Nicastro Remarks by Annie Laurie Gaylor, Foundation co-president: Our office has enjoyed Stephanie Salter’s op-ed columns for the San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle for many …
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Original Morality: Dae Smith
This is one of several honorable mention” essays in FFRF’s 2007 contest for college-bound high school seniors. Ms. Smith received $100 for her essay. By Dae Smith Darwin wrote that …
A Champion of the First Amendment: Ellery Schempp
As a matter of religious conscience, I could no longer participate in these devotions. This speech was delivered on Oct. 13, 2007, at the 30th annual national convention of the …
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