All my posts, including this one, are my views and not necessarily the views of all the members of the First Coast Freethought Society. I offer this as food for thought. A lot of people are posting memes on social media about Trump not being a Christian even though he claims to be one. I …
Susan
Susan joined the First Coast Freethought Society in 2008 after hearing about the organization on NPR. Susan has coordinated the FCFS book group since 2016. She retired in 2018 after working as a CPA for 42 years! Now, she is a member of the Advocacy Overview Committee for FCFS.
Chaplains in the schools
Link to bill: https://m.flsenate.gov/Bill/931/2024 Links to articles for more information: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/commentary-religious-chaplains-dont-belong-in-public-schools/ https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/28/satanic-temple-awaits-passage-of-florida-school-chaplains-bill/72702146007/ As of February 29, 2024; HB 931 has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. There is still time to ask your state Senator to propose an amendment. Here’s my suggestion for an amendment: Public schools (district-run or charter) may not …
Update on the abortion petition and other issues
Over 1.4 million registered Florida voters signed the petition to put a guarantee to abortion access on Florida’s 2024 ballot. The Floridians Protecting Freedom ballot initiative campaign Statewide Organizing Calls Register here for 12/21.Register here for 12/28. More information from our allies Defend Free Speech on Campus w/Planned ParenthoodJanuary 24th-25th (Details to be announced)The Board …
Go to a school board meeting and tell them reading is important
Moms for Liberty and CCDF are trying to get books banned. Please show up at school board meetings and tell the locally elected school board how important books were to you when you were young. More Moms For Liberty Theatrics: Moms For Liberty member Bruce Friedman began reading what he considers objectionable content aloud at …
Politics
What do you mean when you use the word “politics” or “political”? A friend of mine said political talk is a sales pitch for what you want the government to do or not do. I disagree. I think it’s a discussion about what we want the government to do or not do. I think K-12 …
Florida bills being discussed in November 2023
Write or call your state legislators if you support or oppose these bills. Ask your legislator to protect our taxpayer dollars.You can find the bills and what committee will be discussing them at this link: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/bills.aspx?SessionId=104&HouseChamber=B As of November 3, 2023, these bills are on the House of Representatives’ list: HB 1 C Disaster relief …
Is the U.S. a Democracy or a Republic?
We’re a Democracy with individual rights protected by our Constitution. Sure we elect representatives BUT they can’t act like authoritarians. The country is too big for the entire country to vote on each law. We are a Democratic Republic. The relationship between the democratic and republican elements of this equation has been a dynamic and …
Well regulated
We have a Facebook group where you can comment on this issue. Let’s have a civil discussion. What do you think “well regulated” as used in the Second Amendment means? What do you think “arms” as used in the Second Amendment means? Do you think the six subversive extremist Supreme Court Justices are consistent when …
Calling all scientists
Volunteers needed to review science textbooks for adoption as part of a new state law. Apply by Oct. 28 Please don’t let the creationists and anti-vaxxers be the only ones who apply. Duval public schools need YOUR help. Link for more info: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=47891&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=101280&PageID=1
Global Warming
The majority of scientists agree that humans can help slow global warming. Some of the ideas include:1. Use nuclear power instead of fossil fuels2. Use solar and wind instead of fossil fuels3. Cut down on carbon dioxide produced by animal agriculture4. Plant more trees This guidebook provides an overview of the clean energy, climate mitigation …