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A proposal before the City Commission of Kissimmee, Florida, to modify its city logo to include “In God We Trust.” Commissioner Art Otero recommended this logo change to voice objection to the Obama administration’s “socialist” leadership of the country. Otero said: “This nation has been moving toward more liberal postures such as homosexuality, gay marriage, [...]
Richard Dawkins, October 9 11, at UW, Seattle, WA (details TBA as soon as I hear more) The Skeptic’s Toolbox, August 6-9 in Eugene, OR. The CFI Western Carribbean Travel Club Adventure, aboard the Carnival Miracle [yes, the irony has not escaped us!!], Nov. 12-20 FFRF 32nd annual convention, Nov. 6-8, Seattle.
[Note: THIS is exactly why moderate non-religious people standing by the sidelines (YOU) need to get involved with secular groups like the MRRF, CFI, Seattle Atheists, the FFRF and others. The stakes are too high, and people are getting away with anything they want to when it comes to mixing religion and policy.] Rummy, how [...]
“Godless” by Dan Barker. Thanks, Dan! Thanks, Jerry!
What follows is Dan Barker’s reply about the negative response from Seattle-area Atheist organizations, including me (founder of Tacoma Atheists, but not speaking for them as a group) and Seattle Atheists. (Note: from what I’ve read from various bloggers, including the Friendly Atheist, the response has been more mixed than the 99% in favor of [...]
Valerie Tarico writes: I honor Dan Barker’s work to call attention to the dark side of religion. Month after month, he and his wife Annie Laurie Gaylor defend kids who are tormented at school because they aren’t Christians. They give voice to young freethinkers. They file anti-discrimination lawsuits. They labor to keep science classes rigorous and social services [...]
Falterer adds his 2¢ to the melee: The Freedom From Religion Foundation had the opportunity to contribute to a Christmas display at the Washington State Capitol, and squandered that opportunity on this callous, sententious, dogmatic piece of dissent. It’s intended as a protesting middle finger to the State for permitting such displays in a public [...]