Many who value the separation of religion and government have sought an appropriate response to the federally-supported National Day of Prayer, an annual abuse of the constitution. Nontheistic Americans (including freethinkers, humanists, atheists, agnostics, and deists), along with many traditionally religious allies, view such government-sanctioned sectarianism as unduly exclusionary. A consortium of leaders from within the community of reason endorsed the idea of a National Day of Reason. This observance is held in parallel with the National Day of Prayer, on the first Thursday in May (1 May 2008). The goal of this effort is to celebrate reason – a concept all Americans can support – and to raise public awareness about the persistent threat to religious liberty posed by government intrusion into the private sphere of worship.
atheists are one of the only minorities to not have a special day or holiday. we could call it “human day”. a day for everyone regardless of imaginary friends.
Every day should be a national day of reason though, that’s my stance.
QF’s Blog: http://irrationaltheorist.blogspot.com/
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I fixed it
Would any of you happen to have any suggestions on anything I could do tomorrow to show my support for National Day of Reason?
Im still in high school so something that would be appropriate for there would be nice
Excellent idea.
Reason’s greetings.
If the Day of Reason is on the same date as the Day of Prayer it will be eclipsed by the media. I suggest another day, perhaps April 30 to get people thinking before they begin praying.
Seeker — how about April 30, to signify that “doing something” comes “before” praying about it?
Cody — Give Blood.
Happy Reason’s day.
Unless you are gay.
Dave,
Yep.
Jerry Clowers told the well-worn story about the man caught in a flood. He turned down a ride when the flood warning came, a boat ride when the flood rose, and a helicopter when the waters rose to the roof. He chose, instead, to pray for God to rescue him. After drowning, he asked St. Peter why God didn’t answer his prayer. Peter replied, “God sent you a car, a boat and a helicopter.”
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I’m for a National Day of Reason. I like April 30th, the day before the National Day of Prayer better.
Do we get to have a National Day of Reason Breakfast or anything?
What:
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The story is from here:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2008/04/23/5369086-cp.html
Here’s a longer account:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=cc09335f-768f-46f0-af7f-4691664946d0
His “but I married her” defense is awesome.
http://www.nationaldayofreason.org/
drchris
Wow! The fact that this phreek thinks that this could possibly be considered a defense in a court of law or in the court of public opinion demonstrates the depth of religious delusions.
We don’t need a special day. Everyday is a special day. And I agree with those who said having it on the same day as Nat’l day of prayer will dilute it. It will only look like what it is: a reactionary response rather than its own positive action.
We have had this exact discussion before regarding Darwin day.