Tag: Separation of Church and State
They Just HAD to Ask That Question! – Post VP Debate Commentary by the FFRFMCC Director
FFRFMCC Commentary Submitted by: Tom Cara, Director, FFRFMCC —————————————————————— Perhaps CBS News decided this was the best question and should be saved for the end. But for awhile, it looked as though we would be able to get through two full general election debates before religion was brought to the table. Unfortunately we were not […]
Christian Churches Continue to Show Their Preferences for Presidential Candidates
FFRFMCC Commentary Submitted by: Tom Cara, Director, FFRFMCC As we quickly approach the 2016 general election, it has become very apparent that religious organizations are viewing the presidential campaign as yet another opportunity to snub their pious noses at rules and regulations they feel should apply to everyone else but them. Religious leaders are becoming […]
Illinois Pastors Joining the “Religious Persecution” Bandwagon
FFRFMCC Commentary Submitted by: Tom Cara, Director, FFRFMCC Since taking effect In January, 2016, Illinois became the fourth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to pass a much-need ed ban on gay conversion therapy, sometimes called “reparative therapy,” for LGBT individuals under the age of 18. These ridiculous and harmful techniques were condemned […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Sectarian Prayers in Government Meetings
In a 5-4 decision divided between conservative and liberal justices, the U.S Supreme Court ruled in the case of the Town of Greece, NY vs. Galloway that content is not an issue regarding government-sponsored prayer invocations in public meetings. The content in question was the pervasiveness of Christian language being used to deliver invocations […]
FFRF To Run TV Ad With Ron Reagan!
Coming off the heals of two recent disappointing Supreme Court decisions giving preferential treatment to religion by our government, Ron Reagan, atheist and Honorary Board member of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, is now featured in a 30-second TV endorsement produced by FFRF. In the spot, Mr. Reagan speaks to the importance of state/church separation, […]
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 […]
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