Author Archive: Tom Cara

Tom, who has been a life member of the Freedom From Religion Foundation since 2010, began coordinating efforts for a Chicago area chapter of FFRF in April, 2012. He is a declared atheist whose religious skepticism began during his high school years in the mid-1970's. He is married with two grown children and has worked professionally as an advertising media planner/buyer since 1985 in both the consumer and business-to-business markets. Additionally, Tom has been active with several non-profit organizations/groups, including the Park Ridge Healthy Community Partnership, the Maine (Township, IL) Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF), as well as working with the “Teens Against Tobacco Use” program of the American Lung Association.

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Secular Holiday Greetings Return to Chicago Area Public Forums

Secular Holiday Greetings Return to Chicago Area Public Forums

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is now in its 13th year of erecting secular holiday displays for its national organization, the Madison, WI based Freedom From Religion […]

By December 27, 2025 0 Comments Read More →
The FFRFMCC Hosts “The Friendly Atheist,” Hemant Mehta

The FFRFMCC Hosts “The Friendly Atheist,” Hemant Mehta

The Freedom From Religion Foundation was honored to host atheist author and blogger Hemant Mehta at the Skokie Public Library on May 18th, 2025. Hemant delivered a presentation to an […]

By November 12, 2025 0 Comments Read More →
Season’s Greetings from The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its Metropolitan Chicago Chapter!

Season’s Greetings from The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its Metropolitan Chicago Chapter!

The Metropolitan Chicago Chapter has again placed the annual Freedom From Religion Foundation-sponsored Winter Solstice exhibits throughout the Chicago area to ensure the secular viewpoint is represented during this festive […]

By December 21, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
Once Again, We Must Challenge Religious Proselytizing on Secular Government Property

Once Again, We Must Challenge Religious Proselytizing on Secular Government Property

By: Tom Cara, Associate Executive Director, FFRFMCC The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its Metropolitan Chicago Chapter, for over 10 years now, has been tasked with reminding religious groups that […]

By April 13, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
The So-Called “Need” for Religion in a Time of Crisis has Reached a Whole New Level of Absurdity

The So-Called “Need” for Religion in a Time of Crisis has Reached a Whole New Level of Absurdity

By: Tom Cara, Associate Executive Director, FFRFMCC “God has a plan for everything…” This is the “go-to” phrase for many people of religious faith when they cannot explain why their […]

By April 1, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
“Christian Nationalism and the Supreme Court”

“Christian Nationalism and the Supreme Court”

A Presentation by FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor The Metropolitan Chicago Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation is extremely pleased to announce it will be hosting a speaking engagement […]

By September 27, 2022 0 Comments Read More →
FFRF’s “State/Religion Separation” Display Returns to Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza!

FFRF’s “State/Religion Separation” Display Returns to Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza!

After a three year absence, the FFRFMCC has once again erected FFRF’s counter protest to a Catholic shrine, which has been disrespecting our constitutional principle of the separation between state […]

By April 3, 2021 0 Comments Read More →
FFRF and FFRFMCC Kick Off New Year With Science-Themed Billboard in Chicago

FFRF and FFRFMCC Kick Off New Year With Science-Themed Billboard in Chicago

Through tremendous help from the national Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is proud to bring a secular advertising campaign back to Chicago.  FRFMCC Executive Director Tom Cara […]

By February 1, 2021 0 Comments Read More →
FFRFMCC Creates Petition Asking Joe Biden to Take a Secular Oath of Office

FFRFMCC Creates Petition Asking Joe Biden to Take a Secular Oath of Office

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is asking President-Elect Joe Biden to drop religion in his presidential oath of office at his inauguration. President-Elect Joe Biden emphasized during […]

By January 6, 2021 0 Comments Read More →
Our Natural Universe Will Provide Us With Some Astronomical Gifts This Winter Solstice!

Our Natural Universe Will Provide Us With Some Astronomical Gifts This Winter Solstice!

Submitted by: Ray Stefanski, Physicist, FFRF and FFRFMCC Life Member As we enjoy the festive season during the annual celebration of the Winter Solstice, this will be a special year […]

By December 9, 2020 0 Comments Read More →