Justin Vacula speaks atheism to Marywood students

I was recently invited to record a speech concerning atheism for Intro to Religion students attending Marywood University. Here is the video and rough transcript of that speech. I would have attended in person, but was unable to do so due to the early time of the classes and my work schedule. Students can still […]

Wilkes-Barre City Council prayer objection noted in The Times Leader

Jerry Lynott — writer for The Times Leader — recently authored an article mentioning my address to Wilkes-Barre City Council objecting to government-led prayer during council meetings. Read more concerning my objection to council prayer in this extensive piece, find more information in the ‘council prayer‘ category on this website, and watch my address to council: […]

FFRF “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” banner in Wilkes-Barre

With help of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) who paid for and provided a banner to be placed overlooking Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a message reading “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” will now overlook one of the busiest areas in downtown Wilkes-Barre. I was inspired to contact the FFRF following my noticing of a […]

My “Circle the Square with Prayer” protest experience

On May 2 of 2013 — following announcement and explanation of my intentions to attend — I protested “Circle the Square with Prayer” – an annual event held on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania presented by the National Day of Prayer Committee of NEPA in observance of the United States government recognized National Day of Prayer. Members from […]