Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life
New legislation coming from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives aims to commemorate “the 60th anniversary of the addition of words “Under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States.” Read the full text of the proposed legislation here: PledgePDF. The memorandum proposing this legislation is here. This resolution — still in its infancy, without […]
I recently spoke with a reporter for The Citizens’ Voice concerning my upcoming protest of the “Public Square Rosary Crusade” in which I and other local secularists will advocate for separation of church and state and rebut religious claims such as the efficacy of prayer. Feel free to comment on the article or share your […]
I recently appeared on episode 64 of the not-safe-for-work A-News Podcast. I introduced and discussed — among other topics mentioned on the show — church/state issues in Pennsylvania including proposed legislation mandating public schools display “In God We Trust” and proposed legislation criminalizing “profane discourse” near “houses of worship.” Listen here.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2013 Media Contact: Justin Vacula, justinvacula [at] gmail.com Local secularists to protest Public Square Rosary Crusade Wilkes-Barre – The NEPA Freethought Society — a community group of atheists, agnostics, and secularists throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania — will be staging a protest of the October 12, 2013 Public Square Rosary Crusade at […]
A group of Catholics in Northeastern Pennsylvania upset with “the secularist advance” is planning and advertising a rally which will take place at the Our Lady of Fatima grotto in Wilkes-Barre on October 12, 2013 at noon. In response to this rally, I am calling on local secularists to join me in protest of this […]
