The Gospel Is Too Important to Put Down
I’m an atheist. Let’s put that aside right away. I’m an atheist for very personal reasons, and it’s a decision I arrived at after very careful thought and much emotional difficulty. And I understand that this distinction sets me apart from a large majority of my peers and indeed the rest of Americans. To say [...]
Additional Thoughts on the Cranston Prayer Banner
After reading the comments regarding the prayer banner in Cranston, I would like to add a few comments. To begin: any sentence that contains “the founding fathers believed/thought/said/wanted/intended/were, etc is necessarily wrong. Yes. wrong. The founding fathers were not a monolithic bunch. Exactly the opposite. They were a group of men, many of whom had [...]
Girl at the Center of the Cranston “Prayer Banner” Case targeted by Cyber-Bullies
Upfront let me say that I am proud to be an uncle to the amazing Jessica Ahlquist, the student who two days ago won her case against the City of Cranston over an unconstitutional “prayer banner” on display at her school. It was not only a victory for Jessica, but a victory for everyone in [...]
Ron Paul no Friend to the Non-Religious
So last night Ron Paul gave a rousing speech in New Hampshire after he lost the primary there. He went on and on about FREEDOM of course, his supporters apparently unconcerned that Paul’s concept of freedom does not include a woman’s right to choose, many forms of birth control or laws that protect freedom, like [...]
Have You Seen the New Freedom From Religion Foundation Billboard?
The Madison, WI-based Freedom From Religion Foundation has put up a 14 by 48 foot billboard on Interstate 295 at Route 2 in Warwick. This is the first billboard by the organization in Rhode Island, but the 695th in 61 cities since 2007. Annie Laurie Gaylor, Foundation co-president, said it’s fitting that the campaign has expanded [...]
Rhode Island, Humanism and the Death Penalty
Recently, Humanist and philosopher John Shook said it very simply, and I have to agree with him: Humanism cannot support the death penalty. His full article is linked and I would suggest that everybody with an interest in justice read it, but one part bears repeating here: Humanism stands for valuing the lives of all, [...]
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