Don’t forget that tomorrow, July 4, is National A-Wear Day — the day to wear your Atheist shirts, hats, and jewelry in the most public setting possible, say, fireworks or a town parade. I personally recommend the T-shirt that says “Proud to Be an American Atheist”.

The 4th of July is my favorite holiday of the year. No work, good weather, parades, and fireworks. I love it!Unless something special happens I won’t be posting tomorrow, Hence our official Independence Day thread. We’re independent from those crazy Brits, with their official church and rampant Atheism.This always brings up the question which we should always ask ourselves — are we wrong? IS the separation of church and state allowing churches to flourish at the expense of the secular? Would an “official religion” be better for atheists?It may have led to a more secular society if an official religion had been adopted in the founding fathers’ years, given 20/20 hindsight, because we’d be in a situation more like Europe now. Pure speculation, but speculation can be fun. It’s way too late, of course, and we are stuck with a fight. If we lose the fight, the official religion will take over the government, dictate our laws, and interfere with our lives and wallets in every way possible. It’s just funny how the Church of England has nearly no real effect on the British population.Happy 4th. Stand for the National Anthem, but SIT if they play God Bless America. Enjoy the fireworks.