We sometimes invite people to consider joining our organization only to be asked: “Why?” Many secular people do not see the need to expand their
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ASF’s July monthly meeting will be moved to Thusday, July 25th so we can bring you an evening with Brian Dunning! As a documentary filmmaker,
For Immediate Release May 1, 2023 74th Arkansas Legislature Session Sine Dies at Last Little Rock, Ark.–Today the Arkansas Legislature reconvened to consider vetoed legislation
On May 25, 2022, ASF leader Anne Orsi appeared on KABF, Little Rock’s public radio station, on the show “It Could Be You,” hosted by
Did you know there is a way to get a multi-billion-dollar corporation to raise funds for the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers? There is, and it
The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to many of our favorite activities in 2020. Potlucks, our Big Meeting, Pint Night, our Toastmasters club… All had
We regularly volunteer and organize events, and we use electronic tools to let each other know what the plan is. You’ll want to connect to
Are you looking to get beyond your addiction without religion? Finally, there is a secular program for recovery in Arkansas! Beyond Belief is a secular
The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers’ Board of Directors recently decided to move our monthly meeting to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock (UUCLR) at
The board of the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers has approved new bylaws to govern the organization. New bylaws require the approval of our members. If
In some circles, it is assumed that anyone against the mixing of government and religion must be against religion. This is far from the truth.
On March 24, hundreds of thousands of people protested across the United States calling for stricter gun laws. These demonstrations came in reaction to the
By Jim McCollum “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Thomas Jefferson, who inspired this clause, said in his letter of January 1,
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” – Proverbs 13.24 “A person who
Religious fundamentalists sometimes claim atheists have no sense of morality. According to some of these slanders, atheists’ disbelief in god is motivated by a desire
Hollywood movies dazzle us with special effects, creating imaginary and impossible worlds, events, characters, and viewing perspectives. It’s a good thing we adults can walk
Multiple media outlets have reported the conservative Islamist government of Turkey has removed the theory of evolution by natural selection from the official high school
For Immediate Release The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers opposes a monument to religion that was erected on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol Tuesday
The photo above was virtually smuggled out of Yemen. According to CNN, the governments of Saudi Arabia and Yemen have blocked journalists from visiting the
Most critics would have no problem with religion if there weren’t so many toxic side effects. Organizations based on mythology might even be fun if
Current generations have lived through a shocking few years. We were born into the assumption we would live in a multi-party democratic republic, with guaranteed
On February 28, 2017, America’s new president gave a speech before Congress. In it, he restated his campaign formula to “make America great” through trade
Your author found himself visiting the Houston area earlier this year. Rather than visiting the zoo, one of many museums, or even the Space Center,
One of the most shocking facts about the Holocaust is that Jews comprised less than 1% of the German population in 1933, just over a
Governor Asa Hutchinson propelled Arkansas, and of course himself, into the national headlines by scheduling eight people for execution within 10 days this April. As
In our January 30 post, we debunked the excuses people make for not voting. These excuses included: not agreeing 100% with any candidate, naïve expressions of
“The question you ask – what to read and whom to study – is one that I receive quite often. It ought to be an
This simple question has a Luddite feel to it. How could the most life-changing invention since the light bulb not be good for us? What
During the 2016 election, fake news spread through social media, especially Facebook, became more popular than “mainstream” stories written by actual journalists. As a result,
At exactly what point has a man grown a beard? Is it when the stubble reaches 2 millimeters long, or 7 millimeters? At what precise
In the 2016 election, over 96,421,000 eligible voters didn’t vote. That’s over 41% of the electorate. Turnout was the lowest in two decades. Health problems
We recently had the opportunity to tour some of New Orleans’ famous above-ground cemeteries, including St. Louis #1, St. Louis #2, and Lafayette Cemeteries. The
Introduction The hypothesis of a god’s existence is sometimes said to be untestable. An omnipotent god could create a universe for us and leave no
Creationists often say that life must have been created in its current state because it is too complex to have developed through evolutionary processes. There
Should theology be taken seriously? Just as you’re about to flex your open-mindedness and grant some ever-so-slight possibility to theological claims, you realize that hundreds
In the Star Trek movies and TV shows, the planet Vulcan is populated by a species who pursue logic and reason as virtues. They quickly
Imagine becoming financially independent (FI) in your 30’s or 40’s. Imagine having enough money to live off the interest and dividends for the rest of
Only 24 people in the entire history of humanity have travelled beyond low Earth orbit and beyond the protective blanket of our planet’s magnetic field.
Government corruption is a fact of life in many countries around the world. Excess payments are required to get permits, driver’s licenses, business licenses, passports,
Which of the following would you expect to be a reoccurring theme in freethought forums and Facebook group discussions? Free will versus determinism The intersection
Objections to the theory of evolution, and more specifically to Charles Darwin’s concept of natural selection, tend to resemble one of the following: “It contradicts
In 2015, the Arkansas state legislature passed a bill to install a Ten Commandments monument on the State Capital grounds. The bill even included a
A recent fad among American police departments is to put “In God We Trust” bumper stickers on their vehicles. They justify this religious branding of
Book Review by Chris Borecky In 2002, mega-church pastor Rick Warren published “The Purpose Driven Life,” a Christian daily devotional book. It sold 30 million
The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers (ASF) objects to SB939, introduced by Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Bigelow). The bill, as amended on Friday, would require the Secretary
For Immediate Release (Little Rock, Arkansas: October 22, 2013) Atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other secular people from all over Arkansas are traveling to Little Rock
On the third Sunday of each month, we host a guest speaker for an afternoon lecture and discussion of an interesting topic. These speakers …
Back before the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers united multiple similar organizations under a single name, the Central Arkansas Freethinkers adopted a mile of Highway 10
There’s nothing like getting together with friends to watch a good movie or two. Sinner’s Cinema is not necessarily themed for freethinkers, but the movies
The University of Central Arkansas in Conway opens their facilities to the public twice each month. ASF’s own Dr. Scott Austin, Associate Professor of Astronomy
Need a Secular, Non-Religious Point of View? We don’t want to miss an inquiry, so please phone to set up an interview, especially if you are
Arkansas Society of Freethinkers P.O. Box 4135 Little Rock, AR 72214 Email us at info@arfreethinkers.org. Media request? Tell us your deadline. We’ll get back to
Are you good without god? Hey, so are we! Like anyone, we all benefit from a supportive community for friends, charity, and fostering a better
The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers exists to promote the secular, non-theistic, humanist viewpoint as a valid contribution to public discourse. We strive to protect the
We are an all-volunteer, non-profit educational organization. Unlike most churches, no one running this organization receives a salary or any other payment, we have no
The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers is a state registered nonprofit organization that is very active in the Little Rock area. (We are in the process
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends and support a cause you care about. Helping us helps you, too! Want to develop your
Are you ready to join, explore, or get more information about the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers? Great! The first thing you’ll want to do is
David Bentley currently serves as Vice President of the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers and chairs the Public Relations Committee. Dave discovered the organization in 2007, after his
In 1996, Tod Billings filed documents with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office incorporating a new non-profit organization: the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers. He and
Want to meet lots of friendly, like-minded folks and catch up on all the latest Arkansas Freethinker happenings? Kick off your month of freethinking with
In November 2012, one of the board members of the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers was approached by the mother of a public elementary school student.
For Immediate Release (Little Rock, Arkansas: November 21, 2012.) The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers today rejected the claim that it is making war on Christmas.
Frostcall is a blog out of Austin, TX, hosted by an ex-Christian couple that are now atheists. They contacted our media rep, LeeWood Thomas, about
The godless find a voice. by Doug Smith Arkansas Times It’s said there are no atheists in foxholes, and that’s baloney, according to a military
(August 12, 2011) Godless bus ads will now roll in Little Rock. On Thursday, federal Judge Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled in favor of the
Refusing group violates speech rights, judge rules Linda Satter – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Aug 12, 2011 If Central Arkansas Transit Authority is going to give some
Video clips from local newscast coverage.
By Suzi Parker LITTLE ROCK, Ark | Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:06pm EDT (Reuters) – A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the free speech
DATE: August 9, 2011 At a hearing this coming Thursday, August 11, the United Coalition of Reason brings its lawsuit, filed June 1, before a
By Suzi Parker LITTLE ROCK, Ark | Reuters A coalition of atheists is accusing Little Rock’s city bus line of violating their rights to free
Are you good with the Central Arkansas Transit Authority? I’m not. by Max Brantley, Arkansas Times It’s real simple. The bus company, heavily subsidized by
By Jake Sandlin Arkansas Democrat Gazette Thursday, June 2, 2011 LITTLE ROCK — A national organization filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Central Arkansas Transit
Reported by: David Goins Email: dgoins@fox16.com Updated: 6/01/2011 6:03 pm Published: 6/01/2011 9:17 am LITTLE ROCK, AR – An atheist group is taking Central Arkansas Transit
By: Lauren Trager, KARK 4 News Updated: June 2, 2011
For Immediate Release (Little Rock, Arkansas, June 1, 2011) A federal lawsuit was filed today against the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA) and its advertising
In a guest lecture hosted by The Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, UALR Professor of History Dr. Lauren Smoller presents A History Of The End: The
Greetings fellow Freethinkers, The annual membership meeting and elections concluded yesterday. Congratulations to all of our new board members and re-elected VP, Susan! Most clubs
Welcome to the new exciting website for the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, a supportive community of Atheists, Agnostics, and Skeptics. I’ve wanted to say this
Reported by: David Goins Email: dgoins@fox16.com Updated: 12/17/2009 8:35 am Published: 12/16/2009 3:35 pm “We feel great about it, we’re ecstatic that we could get this up,”
By JILL ZEMAN BLEED Associated Press Writer 14 December 2009 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A secular display celebrating the winter solstice and “freethinkers” such
Updated: 12/11/2009 8:42 am Published: 12/10/2009 9:46 pm An Arkansas group is suing Secretary of State Charlie Daniels. Group members claim Daniels violated their first amendment
For Immediate Release 10 December 2009 LITTLE ROCK, AR –The ACLU of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit today charging Arkansas Secretary ofState Charlie Daniels with
By John Lyon Arkansas News Bureau 23 December 2008 LITTLE ROCK — A nativity scene on the grounds of the state Capitol has again drawn
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