With the Republican presidential candidate regularly spewing racist, misogynistic, and even Nazi ideology (such as claims that immigrants are “poisoning the blood” of the country), the most remarkable thing about this election is not which groups shifted marginally in his direction, but which groups continued to provide him with supermajority support. Namely, we must talk …
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Religion and Elections
White Christians remain an influential force in American culture and politics. Their support, and the support of Hispanic Christians, helped Donald Trump regain the White House. Read more here: https://religionnews.com/2024/11/06/white-christians-made-donald-trump-president-again/
INFO-FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON BALLOT
Amendments on the Ballot 2024 Obviously, the election in November will have important consequences for our civil rights, for the Separation of Church and State, the functioning of our democratic institutions, and basic personal freedoms. We Freethinkers are most likely already very attuned to the Presidential and Congressional elections. But we Freethinkers should be sure …
VOTING MATTERS
A FEW FREE THOUGHTS: Voting Matters : by Ken HurleyYour vote makes a real difference. “Conservative warriors,” a term used by Paul Dans, are on the march! They want to forever change America as we know it, based on their belief that America is and should be a Christian Nation. Who is Paul Dans? Dans …
It’s Science. How to be a bit happier.
Happiness is not something that happens overnight. It’s a process that’s consciously cultivated with intention and purpose. But if you’re looking to embark on that journey, consider starting with some of these ten science-backed tips.READ MORE HERE:https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/how-feel-happier-science/
Go Woke
Chief US District Judge Mark Walker issued a two-page order granting a permanent injunction against the “Stop Woke Act” workplace training provisions. The order says the law “violates free speech rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the US Constitution.” READ MORE HERE:https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/29/us/florida-ron-desantis-stop-woke-act-part-overturned/index.html
PROJECT 2025
Project 2025 is a sweeping conservative coalition’s plan for a future Republican U.S. presidential administration. READ MORE HERE: https://ssnews.page.link/vtRoWMmpevifeQg4A
Bible Mandate in Public Schools
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s top education official ordered public schools on June 27, 2024 to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms. READ MORE HERE:https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-bible-schools-religion-ryan-walters-d15be2f74df2ffbbdfdc549569d06c4e
Christian Nationalism
A FEW FREE THOUGHTSKen HurleyThe Christian Nationalists are a real threat to American democracy. Led by a convicted fraudster, convicted felon, known liar, and twice-impeached former president who desperately wants a return stay in the White House as a dictator with complete immunity. It would be unbelievable if this were fiction. But it is true. …
From Nick Fish – Florida is Sinking
Although religious belief is correlated with climate change denialism and less commitment to the environment, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Evangelical Christians have all issued calls for better environmental stewardship. And yet, on Wednesday, as Key West was experiencing a record heat index of 115°F, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis disappeared climate change, effective July 1. In the Governor’s own words: “The legislation I signed today — HB 1645, …