Freethought Corner

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If You’re An Atheist, What the Hell’s Wrong With You? The FFRFMCC Letter to Governor Kasich

If You’re An Atheist, What the Hell’s Wrong With You? The FFRFMCC Letter to Governor Kasich

“You know that Daniel Radcliffe has declared himself an atheist? I’m serious. What a weird thing. Why would a guy who had all that success, just – I mean what the hell’s wrong with him? To become a declared atheist – I mean – I don’t know why you would even say that. But anyway, […]

By September 25, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Atheist Churches?  A Good Idea–But a Better Name Might be in Order

Atheist Churches? A Good Idea–But a Better Name Might be in Order

Submitted by: Tom Cara, President, FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter Copyright: October 8, 2014 The first time I heard the words “Atheist church,” my first reaction was: “Ugh! Why would any atheist want to be associated with that word?” But as critical thinkers, we should never automatically discard an idea simply because it generates a bad […]

By December 2, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
A Discussion of Scripture

A Discussion of Scripture

Submitted by:     Rich Pope Member, Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter (On) 6/25/14, I shared on FB a post by John Loftus, a former minister and now and atheist and the brain behind the “Debunking Christianity” website/FB page and several books. The post quoted several horrendous scriptures from the Bible on slavery. With […]

By July 12, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
Are We Atheists Not Playing the Odds?

Are We Atheists Not Playing the Odds?

Are We Atheists Not Playing the Odds? By:  Tom Cara, President, FFRFMCC – (Copyright 2013) – 6/1/13   One question many non-believers find the most vexing when asked by those of religious faith is: “Why not just believe in God?  Why take the chance of being sent to hell when it’s so easy to just believe?” […]

Opposing Religious Attitudes in Everyday Life

Opposing Religious Attitudes in Everyday Life

Opposing Religious Attitudes in Everyday Life Is religion the only thing that can save us from global climate change? By Marilyn Ross Adams – (Copyright 2013) – 5/30/13 A wonderful conference on stopping global climate change happened in Chicago this February sponsored by some great environmental organizations, such as Bill McKibben’s 350.org, and by local […]

Religion vs. Healthcare: Weighing in on the Contraception Mandate of the Affordable Healthcare Act

Religion vs. Healthcare: Weighing in on the Contraception Mandate of the Affordable Healthcare Act

Religion vs. Healthcare Weighing in on the Contraception Mandate of the Affordable Healthcare Act By: Tom Cara, President, FFRFMCC  – (Copyright 2013) – 3/17/13 According to many Christians, the “oppression” of Christian groups in the U.S. just keeps getting worse.  The latest “attack” salvo we are told is being aimed at religiously affiliated businesses that have […]

By March 17, 2013 0 Comments Read More →