Category Archives: FFRF

Freedom From Religion Foundation

City Council Waits to Turn on Parking Meters on Sunday to Help Churches

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

This is a recurring theme: Parking meters exist to generate revenue for the city, but the city council alters the time the meters are in effect to accommodate local churches. It’s happened in Chicago and Philadelphia. Now, the Freedom From … Continue reading →

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Bible Man Better Be Able to Deflect Lawsuits

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

For decades now, Horace Turner (a.k.a. “Bible Man”) has been making appearances in Jackson County elementary schools in Alabama. When the Freedom From Religion Foundation received a complaint from a local parent, they sent the school district a letter informing … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 84 Comments

FFRF Creates a New Scholarship for Brave Atheists

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

The Freedom From Religion Foundation just announced the creation of the “Atheists in Foxholes Support Fund.” The fund will offer scholarships and help to “persons who exhibit bravery in furthering the cause and experience hardship because of that stand.” Take … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, FFRF, General | 7 Comments

Atheists Victorious Again: Public School That Invited Christian Rapper B-SHOC to Perform Settles Lawsuit

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

You might remember when Christian rapper B-SHOC (a.k.a. Bryan Edmonds) was invited to speak at an assembly at New Heights Middle School in Jefferson, South Carolina this past September. Here’s how that went (the relevant part begins at the 3:04 … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 21 Comments

Arizona Governor Sued Over Constitutionality of ‘Day of Prayer’

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Carrie

Last Tuesday, the Freedom From Religion Foundation sued (PDF) to prevent Arizona Governor Jan Brewer from holding another Day of Prayer: FFRF claims that the Day of Prayer proclamation violates Article II, Section 12 in the Arizona Constitution… No public money or property … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 20 Comments

Church/State Separation Billboard To Go Up in Rhode Island

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Beginning on Monday, the Freedom From Religion Foundation will sponsor their first billboard in Rhode Island (on Interstate 295 at Route 2 in Warwick): Annie Laurie Gaylor, Foundation co-president, said it’s fitting that the campaign has expanded to Rhode Island, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 14 Comments

Christian Proselytizing in Public Schools Is Becoming An Epidemic

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The New York Times has an article in today’s paper about the recent proliferation of incidents in which public school teachers/administrators are proselytizing to students — or letting others do it on their behalf. It’s not enough that they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 24 Comments

In Texas, Nativity Scenes Are Illegally Popping Up in Front of a Couple Courthouses

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

There’s a nativity scene on the courthouse lawn in Athens, Texas and the Freedom From Religion Foundation says 1) it must be taken down or 2) their own banner must be put up alongside it. Neither is acceptable to the … Continue reading →

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FFRF Places Full-Page Ad in the New York Times

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In case you missed it, the Freedom From Religion Foundation placed this full-page ad (read: $$$) appeared in today’s New York Times to mark the Winter Solstice: The question is whether the donations and publicity resulting from the ad will … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, War on Christmas | 28 Comments

The FFRF Sign Made Him Smile

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Erin lives in Madison, Wisconsin and took her son William to the Capitol building so they could see the FFRF sign. Turns out he’s a fan See? The truth doesn’t have to be scary!

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