Nontheists get apology for denial of service at Ark protest
0PRESS RELEASE: A regional freethinkers group has received an apology for discriminatory denial of services during a recent protest at a religious theme park. On June 30, Five Star Septic and Portable Toilet Rentals agreed to send portable toilets to a July 7 demonstration against the Ark Encounter park put on by the Tri-State Freethinkers, a group made up of nonbelievers from Kentucky, southern Ohio and southern Indiana, the area the firm serves. But on that morning, when the company’s office called Tri-State Freethinkers to get directions to the site, it asked the organization representative whether the portable toilets were…
FFRF decries business discrimination against nonbelievers at Ark Park Protest
0PRESS RELEASE: The Freedom From Religion Foundation and a regional freethinkers’ group are decrying the discriminatory denial of services during their protest against a religious theme park. On June 30, Five Star Septic and Portable Toilet Rentals agreed to send portable toilets to a July 7 demonstration against the Ark Encounter park put on by the Tri-State Freethinkers, a group made up of nonbelievers from Kentucky, southern Ohio and southern Indiana, the area the firm serves. It agreed to deliver the toilets on the morning of July 7. The company’s office reportedly called Tri-State Freethinkers at 9:13 a.m. that day…
First Amendment Defense Act relegates LGBT communities to second class citizens
0Tri-State Freethinkers object to proposed bill H.R.2802 First Amendment Defense Act, which “Prohibits the federal government from taking discriminatory action against a person on the basis that such person believes or acts in accordance with a religious belief or moral conviction that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman, or (2) sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage.” While the title of the bill suggests that it champions the protections outlined in the First Amendment, a read through the bill’s text reveals that it does anything but. To…
David Silverman: Fighting God & Dan Barker FFRF – July 2016
0David Silverman will be here in person to speak about his book! Fighting God is a firebrand manifesto from one of the most recognizable faces of atheism. In his book, Silverman-a walking, talking atheist billboard known for his appearances on Fox News-discusses the effectiveness, ethics and impact of the in-your-face-atheist who refuses to be silent. Silverman argues that religion is more than just wrong: it is malevolent and does not deserve our respect. It is our duty to be outspoken and do what we can to bring religion down. Examining the mentality, methods and issues facing the firebrand atheist, Silverman presents an overwhelming…
PRESS RELEASE: Tri-State Freethinkers to Protest Ark Encounter and Rally for Science and Reason Afterwards
0July 1, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Jim G. Helton tsfreethinkers@gmail.com Tri-State Freethinkers to Protest Ark Encounter and Rally for Science and Reason Afterwards Tri-State Freethinkers will protest the grand opening of the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY on July 7 at 10am. Joining them will be American Atheists, Secular Coalition of America, Freedom from Religion, United Coalition of Reason, Secular Student Alliance, Kentucky Secular Coalition, and Young Skeptics. Their controversial “Genocide and Incest Park” billboard will be displayed for one day at the protest on July 7th. https://goo.gl/MAq8nI “Their mission is anti-science, the story is immoral, and they…
Confirmed for Ark Encounter Protest: Larry Decker – Secular Coalition of America
0Tri-State Freethinkers are excited to announce that Larry Decker, Executive Director of Secular Coalition for America, will join us on the front lines at the Ark Encounter Protest in Williamstown, KY and afterwards for the free Rally for Science & Reason at the University of Cincinnati on July 7th. Even if you cannot join us to protest, please join us at UC at 7pm for our FREE Rally for Science and Reason for an incredible g roup of speakers. Don’t forget to RSVP! Ark Encounter Protest Rally for Science & Reason
Confirmed for Ark Encounter Protest: Kevin Davis from Young Skeptics
0Tri-State Freethinkers are excited to announce that Kevin Davis, Executive Director of Young Skeptics, will join us on the front lines at the Ark Encounter Protest in Williamstown, KY and afterwards for the free Rally for Science & Reason at the University of Cincinnati on July 7th. Even if you cannot join us to protest, please join us at UC at 7pm for our FREE Rally for Science and Reason for an incredible group of speakers. Don’t forget to RSVP! Ark Encounter Protest Rally for Science & Reason
Confirmed for Ark Encounter Protest: Dan Arel
0Tri-State Freethinkers are excited to announce that Dan Arel will join us on the front lines at the Ark Encounter Protest in Williamstown, KY and afterwards for the free Rally for Science & Reason at the University of Cincinnati on July 7th. Even if you cannot join us to protest, please join us at UC at 7pm for our FREE Rally for Science and Reason for an incredible group of speakers. Don’t forget to RSVP and join us! Ark Encounter Protest Rally for Science & Reason
Confirmed for Ark Encounter Protest: Callie Wright of Gaytheist Manifesto
0Tri-State Freethinkers are excited to announce that Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto will join us on the front lines at the Ark Encounter Protest in Williamstown, KY and afterwards for the free Rally for Science & Reason at the University of Cincinnati on July 7th. Don’t forget to RSVP and join us! Ark Encounter Protest Rally for Science & Reason
Confirmed for Ark Encounter: Aron Ra
0Tri-State Freethinkers are excited to announce that Aron Ra will join us on the front lines at the Ark Encounter Protest in Williamstown, KY and afterwards for the free Rally for Science & Reason at the University of Cincinnati on July 7th. Don’t forget to RSVP and join us! Ark Encounter Protest Rally for Science & Reason