James A. Haught, Editor in Chief Charleston (W.V.) Gazette By James A. Haught Nobody actually knows where beliefs come from. Psychologists can’t explain what makes some people religious skeptics and …
Day: October 31, 2007
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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The Problem of Evil: Barbara G. Walker
By Barbara G. Walker Almost all religions claim to teach the difference between good and evil. However, their definitions of good and evil are various and ambiguous. Few terms in …
Religion: An Unnecessary and Contradictory Ingredient to Morality: Amy Ionadi
Amy Ionadi received $500 as one of three college-bound high school seniors tying for third place in FFRF’s 2007 contest. “I am an eighteen-year-old high school senior intending to attend …
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Thou Shalt Not Confuse Religion With Morality: Olga Galchenko
Olga Galchenko received $500 as one of three high school seniors who tied for third place. “I was born in Penza, Russia, where I spent most of my life. Coming …
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Rescuing the Perishing: By Mary Peterson
Unlike my religious counterparts, I actually want to help people, not just sing hymns about it. This essayist was awarded $500 from the Foundation. By Mary Peterson A sense of …
Veritism: Morgan Grossman-McKee
Faith is a recipe for endless violence and persecution, since when “God” commands, thou must do. This essayist received a $1,000 cash scholarship. By Morgan Grossman-McKee The summer before eighth …
The Evolution of an Outlaw, or How I Became a Freethinker: Danielle Jones-Pruitt
I will no longer let a person end a discussion with “my church says” or “I believe.” I will stand up to all attempts to snuff out reason. This essayist …
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The Color Purple: Dan Barker
By Dan Barker Deconverts Steve Benson and Dan Barker I thought I had heard everything. After years debating theists, I didn’t think I could ever be surprised by anything coming …
