I first encountered religious coercion while playing America’s great pastime. As a youngster, I lived to play baseball. On game day I would often put on my uniform hours before …
Day: November 23, 2010
America: Deus Vult? Samuel N. Milodragovich
“I submitted myself to His will and dedicated myself to discovering His truth and carrying out His works.” — presidential candidate Barack Obama “But I think the number-one issue people …
Religion is not democratic: Margaret Gibbon
In keeping with the times, President Obama has had to treat his faith like an open book, as a candidate and as president. One example comes from an ABC News …
Freethought Radio – October 23, 2010
FFRF unveils the “Out of the Closet” bus sign and billboard campaign for atheists and agnostics. Atheist and comedian extraodinaire Julia Sweeney previews her speech at the FFRF convention next …
Statement from FFRF Regarding Pulpit Freedom Sunday
This Sunday, September 26, 2010, churches across the country will participate in an event known as Pulpit Freedom Sunday. This event, organized and promoted by the Alliance Defense Fund, a …
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Federal judge dismisses suit against FFRF solstice sign
The Freedom From Religion Foundation's call for reason to prevail in the Illinois Capitol was legal, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer ruled July 20. Pallmeyer dismissed a suit filed in …
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Godless at the stove: Pasta with an attitude
California member Lisa Anne Auerbach says she was attracted to this pasta because of the name. “Strozzapreti” means “priest choker” or perhaps even “priest strangler.” The word “strozza” can be …
Thank you, Megan
Megan Roughen served as the Foundation’s legal intern for the past school year. A University of Wisconsin-Law School student with a journalism background, Megan churned out many professional letters of …
In Memoriam: Jo Ann Evansgardner
Jo Ann Evansgardner, 84, Hazelwood, Pa., tireless feminist and Foundation Lifetime Member, died Feb. 16, 2010, at Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh. Jo Ann Evans was born April 19, 1925 in …
