Tag: Public Education

Secular Holiday Displays Back Up For 2016!

Secular Holiday Displays Back Up For 2016!

Thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers, the FFRFMCC holiday displays are up once again in both Chicago Daley Center Plaza and North School Park in Arlington Heights. In Daley Center Plaza, our 8 1/2 foot x 8 1/2 foot Dawkins scarlet “A” (for atheism) sign is shining bright with over 100 seasonal red lights, […]

By November 30, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Hug An Atheist in Chicago

Hug An Atheist in Chicago

On Saturday, November 5th, the FFRFMCC took part in an event organized by Ron McCullough. “Hug an Atheist Day” was designed to showcase how the non-religious are made up of all genders, ages, races and ethnic, cultural, political and socio-economic backgrounds.  We are also decent, moral, caring people who, while we may have our differences […]

By November 15, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
“Religious Freedom or Discrimination?:  Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts.”

“Religious Freedom or Discrimination?: Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts.”

The FFRFMCC is pleased to announce it will be hosting a speaking engagement by FFRF Staff Attorney and Constitutional Counsel Andrew Seidel. The title of his presentation will be:  “Religious Freedom or Discrimination?:  Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts.”  Andrew will focus on the recent wave of Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) bills that have been […]

By November 3, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Andrew Seidel to Speak about RFRA with FFRFMCC

Andrew Seidel to Speak about RFRA with FFRFMCC

The FFRFMCC is pleased to announce it will be hosting a speaking engagement by FFRF Staff Attorney and Constitutional Counsel Andrew Seidel. The title of his presentation will be:  “Religious Freedom or Discrimination?:  Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts.”  Andrew will focus on the recent wave of Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) bills that have been […]

By October 16, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
FFRF Calls for State/Church Separation in Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza

FFRF Calls for State/Church Separation in Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza

The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its Metropolitan Chicago Chapter have put on display once again a counter to a Catholic “prayer shrine” erected each year in Daley Center Plaza.  The religious shrine features a nine foot laser print of Jesus Christ, and a 20 foot Latin cross for the Christian “holy week,” as well […]

By March 28, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
2015 Secular Holiday Displays  Counter Intrusive Religious Images at Daley Center Plaza in Chicago and North School Park in Arlington Heights

2015 Secular Holiday Displays Counter Intrusive Religious Images at Daley Center Plaza in Chicago and North School Park in Arlington Heights

The FFRF Dawkins Scarlet “A” sign is festively glowing in both Daley Center Plaza in Chicago and North School Park in Arlington Heights again this year to offer representation for the rapidly growing non-religious community during this holiday season. Also in Daley Plaza, the FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter has erected its “Founding Fathers Nativity” banner […]

By December 5, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
FFRFMCC Non-Theist Holiday Displays Erected Again in the Chicago Area!

FFRFMCC Non-Theist Holiday Displays Erected Again in the Chicago Area!

Once again this year, the non-religious have a voice in the Chicago area countering the religious symbolism widely present on public property during the month of December. On Monday, November 24th, 2014, the FFRFMCC  erected their 8 1/2′ high illuminated Dawkins’ Scarlet “A” sign in Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza.  Next to that are back-to-back 2 […]

By November 28, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
The FFRFMCC Hosts its First Debate! –  “Does the God of the Abrahamic Religions Exist?”

The FFRFMCC Hosts its First Debate! – “Does the God of the Abrahamic Religions Exist?”

A debate between Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president Dan Barker and theology professor Dr. Bryan O’Neal from the Moody Bible Institute took place on December 3rd, 2013 at Loyola University in Chicago, IL.  The debate was organized by the FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter and the Loyola University Secular Student Alliance. The topic, “Does the God […]

FFRF and FFRFMCC Debut Counter Display to  Protest Catholic Evangelizing in the Public Square

FFRF and FFRFMCC Debut Counter Display to Protest Catholic Evangelizing in the Public Square

Over the past several years, the Catholic affiliated Thomas More Society has been bringing its message of “Divine Mercy” to Daley Center Plaza during the Christian holy week. But this year,  FFRF and its Chicago Chapter are on hand with a message of their own — Keep State and Religion Separate! The 12 foot FFRF […]

By April 10, 2014 0 Comments Read More →