http://www.opposingviews.com/users/ffrf The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national membership association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). All dues and contributions are deductible for income tax purposes. The Foundation acts on countless violations of separation of state and church on behalf of members and the public, including: Prayers in public schools, payment of public funds for religious purposes, government funding of pervasively sectarian institutions, and the ongoing campaign against civil rights for women, gays and lesbians led by churches. The Foundation keeps several challenges in the courts at all times, and has ended a variety of violations of the First Amendment. http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-obama-have-picked-rick-warren-for-inauguration On January 20, Barack Obama will become the new president of the United States, but the upcoming inauguration is already making headlines. Scheduled to give the invocation speech is evangelical minister Rick Warren, whose comments comparing gay marriage to incest and beastiality have made him a highly controversial figure. Will Obama's choice to ring in the new year unite America, or further fracture an already divided country? Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:48:13 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-obama-have-picked-rick-warren-for-inauguration http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/what-should-obama-s-priority-be-after-inauguration On January 20, Barack Obama placed his right hand on the Bible, swore to uphold the Constitution and became the 44th president of the United States. The historical symbolism of this moment was enormous, but the honeymoon won't last long. In fact, it may have already ended. With a crippled economy, a war in two countries and divided nation to contend with, Obama takes office at one of the most troubled times in American history. What should his priorities be once the inauguration celebrations are over? Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:48:13 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/what-should-obama-s-priority-be-after-inauguration http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-there-a-war-on-christmas It’s that time of year again: houses are brightly lit, trees are sparkling with tinsel and parents are battling for the last remaining Elmo. In recent years, though, we’ve been hearing more about a “war” on Christmas, as public displays become increasingly scarce and “Merry Christmas” becomes “Happy Holidays.” Are Scrooges stealing your holiday, or are times changing for the better? Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:12 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-there-a-war-on-christmas http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/mr-president-rebuild-that-wall By Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-President, Freedom From Religion Foundation Secular activists and nonreligious Americans have been steeling ourselves and lowering our expectations, in recognition that our causes and issues likely will not be showing up... FFRF Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:20:06 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/mr-president-rebuild-that-wall http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/obama-should-drop-warren-and-all-prayer-from-inauguration After being heaped with abuse over the past eight years, the Establishment Clause needs a 'fierce advocate' indeed in the White House. Take this unparalleled opportunity, Mr. President-Elect, to rebuild that wall of separation between church and... FFRF Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:53:26 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/obama-should-drop-warren-and-all-prayer-from-inauguration http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/tis-the-season-to-bring-some-freethinking-cheer The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a state/church watchdog and the nation's largest association of atheists and agnostics, is making its mark on December. In addition to erecting a jaunty "Reason's Greetings" billboard in downtown Olympia on... FFRF Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:51:34 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/tis-the-season-to-bring-some-freethinking-cheer