The weekly report on the SPI Coalition
by Julie Esris
Secular Policy Institute is proud to introduce two new Coalition members, both in Arizona:
Freedom from Religion Foundation– Valley of the Sun Chapter (FFRF):┬áLocated in Scottsdale, Arizona, this wonderful secular humanist group holds regular Meetups, whose activities include┬ádebates, protests, and visits from guest speakers.┬á
Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Greater Phoenix Chapter: Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this group consistently works to preserve religious liberty and separation of church and state. They, too, hold regular Meetups┬áwith similar activities as FFRF. Also, be sure to “like” their Facebook page!
News from some other coalition members:
Many schools in Ireland are also controlled by the Catholic Church. Teachers in these schools are required to evangelize children, including those with special needs. It is of great concern to SPI Coalition member Atheist Ireland, as many children with special needs are particularly vulnerable to this sort of indoctrination. Learn more and find out what you can do to help.
SPI Coalition member Atheists of Florida was thrilled to host author Ryan Cragun in promoting his new book, How to Defeat Religion in Ten Easy Steps. You can now check out the event on YouTube!
Recently, SPI Coalition member┬áHumanist Society (Singapore),┬áattended the Asian Humanist Conference. One activity asked, “How can humanists give back to society?”┬áLearn more about how attendees attempted to answer this important question.
Online publication┬áVegas Seven has chosen┬áSPI Coalition member┬áUnited Church of Bacon‘s latest billboard over Las Vegas Boulevard as the best. Learn why!
SPI Coalition member┬áCentral Florida Freethought Community always strives to keep church and state separate. But when that doesn’t work, they always have a backup plan to make sure secular voices are heard!
Sex scandals are usually associated with the Catholic Church, but the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community has its share of problems. SPI Coalition member The Freethinker reports on this problem, and the shocking ways religious elders are excusing such abhorrent behavior.
Thanks to the Internet, word spreads quickly when a celebrity commits suicide. How should we react when a celebrity– or anybody– commits suicide? How should we behave towards people affected by suicide?┬áSPI Coalition member┬áFilipino Freethinkers tackles this sensitive issue in their most recent vlog.
Jon Lindgren of SPI Coalition member Red River Freethinkers brings you another insightful blog post. This time, the topic is religion in law, and how fear drives the concept of sin.