A common retort from Christians in conversation with freethinkers about the merits of belief is: “Well, churches help people. What good do atheists do?” Refer your next Christian conversationalist with …
Day: November 22, 2013
I am God (November 2002)
Did you notice how quiet the media and public were over the chilling message left twice by the sniper terrorizing the Washington, D.C., suburban area? The sniper left a Tarot …
It Pays to Complain: November (November 2002)
A religious icon linked a Utah state website to a Mormon document until complaints removed the religious link in early October. The Department of Public Safety Emergency Services and Homeland …
Congressional Gutless Wonders (November 2002)
The last act of the U.S. Senate before adjourning its fall session was to pass by unanimous consent yet another resolution reaffirming that “under God” should remain in the Pledge …
$5,000 in Student Scholarships Awarded to Student Essayists by FFRF in 2002 (November 2002)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s annual scholarships for winning student essays have been awarded for 2002, with a total of $2,750 going to 13 currently enrolled college students, and $2,250 …
Bush’s Welfare-for-Religion Push Expands (November 2002)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Oct. 3 announced $30 million in funding to “help level the playing field for faith- and community- based organizations.” While offering …
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In Memoriam: Richard J. Koenig (October 2002)
Richard J. Koenig, 69, of La Crosse, Wis., died July 17, 2002, at his home. Dick was “John Doe” in the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s suit challenging the Ten Commandments …
Persistence Pays Off over Violations at Hocking Hills State Park (October 2002)
Prologue: A non-public service road, approximately 0.75 miles long, connects a state route with the state park campground. A parcel of land is owned by the Methodist Church approximately half …
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My Cup Is Half Full: Why I Am Optimistic about the Rights of Nonbelievers (October 2002)
“I don’t know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God.”–Vice-President George H. W. Bush, 1987 “Americans practice different …
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