By John Scripp III I am a retired naval officer (23 years service, 1941-1964), brought up in a military family that moved up and down the East Coast during the …
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Day: November 30, 2007
Why I Do Not Need Religion To Be Moral: Mahesh Murali
This is one of several honorable mention” essays in FFRF’s 2007 contest for college-bound high school seniors. Mahesh received $100 for his essay. By Mahesh Murali Religion is one of …
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Peace on Earth? Keep Religion Separate: Dan Barker
By Dan Barker This op-ed piece ran in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Dec. 22, 2007. The Freedom From Religion Foundation hears from a lot of people this time of year, …
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Habecker Appeal Heard in September: Robert R. Tiernan
Below is the oral argument which attorney Robert R. Tiernan presented to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to reinstate a lawsuit by Dave Habecker challenging his recall …
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“You Belong In Hell” – Matthew LaClair
Matthew LaClair received a $1,000 cash scholarship for his student activism from FFRF at the 30th annual FFRF convention in Madison, Wis. The annual scholarship is endowed by a California …
Religious Tests for Public Office: Robert Weitzel
He won my vote when he talked about religion.”–Candice Collins Debra and Robert Weitzel at the 30th annual FFRF convention in Madison, Wis., in October. Photo by Brent Nicastro By …
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Protesting “One Nation Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance: Emma Martens
Emma Martens In 1997, Freedom From Religion Foundation Board Member Richard Mole generously endowed an annual Student Activist Award, in the memory of Ruth “Dixie” Jokinen. The annual award is …
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A Troubling Court Ruling: Linda Allewalt
This op-ed originally appeared in the Courier-Journal on Sept. 2, 2007. By Linda Allewalt In March 2004, President Bush explained why he had created the White House Office of Faith-Based …
Letter to Mel Lightner
Supt. Mel E. Lightner Kimberly Area School District 217 E Kimberly Ave Kimberly WI 54136 Dear Supt. Lightner: We have been contacted about the School District’s ties to a Christian …
