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Making a Difference (Or: Becoming an Activist For Your Cause) by Stuart Bechman
If you ever felt strongly about a cause and wondered 'How Can I Help?' then this article is for you. Stuart Bechman lists a number of ways in which you can make a contribution and provide some impact for your cause.
Controversial atheist organization started by Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Today it fights for the complete separation of church and state, as well as for the rights of atheists in America.
American Civil Liberties Union
A favorite target of the Religious Right. The ACLU defends civil liberties on many fronts including church/state separation, personal privacy, and legal protection through due process. Look for a local chapter in your area to join.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
A national watchdog organization (with local chapters all around the U.S.---find one near you!) dedicated to preserving religious liberty. It is open to theists and nontheists of all kinds, and is headed by a minister with the United Church of Christ (Rev. Barry Lynn) who can be seen often in the national media and news stories centering on church/state separation issues.
Democratic association of various individual atheists and atheist organizations. It is a great all-around resource for all-things atheist.
DefCon: Campaign to Defend the Constitution
DefCon is an online grassroots movement combating the growing power of the religious right. It includes a blog on religious freedom issues, action alerts, and in-depth articles on scientific, religious, and legal issues of the day.
Freedom from Religion Foundation
Great organization that defends the rights of nontheists in courtrooms, sponsors a fun-filled annual national convention, and publishes the popular "Freethought Today" (magazine written by and for freethinkers).
Godless Americans Political Action Committee
Endorses and supports U.S. political candidates that support secular values in government and the rights of "godless Americans." We will have our "seat at the table" in formulating public policy.
Alliance of leaders of various religions, worldviews, and beliefs that includes Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, agnostics, atheists, et al. It works to promote religious freedom for everyone regardless of religious beliefs as well as civic participation and civility. Nontheists can find theist allies here.
Progressive group that supports secular values in government. PFAW is an activist organization and PAC (political action committee) working to battle such groups as the Christian Coalition. Click the "Religious Freedom" link for action alerts and information.
Coalition of secular and freethought organizations (including the Internet Infidels!) dedicated to sending lobbyists to Washington, D.C. to gain support for protecting the rights of nontheist Americans. The SCA is the only group who employs a full-time registered lobbyist on behalf of nonbelievers, activist Lori Lipman Brown.
Lots of useful information on the history and operations of the Religious Right in America.
Anti-Discrimination Support Network (ADSN) Project
The Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia's Anti-Discrimination support network (ADSN) is collecting narratives highlighting instances of bigotry against the nontheist community.
Center for Inquiry - On Campus
An extension of the Center for Inquiry that has established a network of college (and some high school) campus freethought organizations.
Provides resources for secular high school and college students/clubs, including leadership training, guest speakers, literature, etc.
Student Organizations on SecWeb
Comprehensive list (with links) of secularist student organizations around the world. See if your school is listed!
A movement endorsed by several prominent nontheists to adopt a new term ("Brights") with an accompanying philosophy to describe secularists, freethinkers, atheists, naturalists, etc. with the intent of putting forth a positive, and less-stigmatized, perception of ourselves. Many nontheists have encouraged its use, while many others reject it.
Promotes the spread of humanism and furthering of the humanist philosophy in the U.S. by working with and/or establishing like-minded organizations. AHA issues political-activism action alerts and makes its magazine available online.
Large organization that offers support for secular humanists through activities such as magazine publishing, conducting secular ceremonies (weddings, funerals, etc.), educational courses, and summer camps for kids that teach critical thinking skills and secular ethical values.
The Institute for Humanist Studies (IHS)
A think-tank that offers news, opinions, information, and humor relating to humanism. It works to spread public awareness and acceptance of humanist principles.
Composed of mostly former Boy Scouts, it is working to influence the BSA to include all participating youth members and leaders regardless of religious beliefs or sexual orientation.
National Center for Science Education
Great resource with current news and resources (including the famous "Project Steve" list!) on defending evolution and science against pseudoscience advocates.
Support Michael Newdow in his quest to remove the phrase "under God" from the official Pledge of Allegiance, coercively recited by millions of schoolchildren every day.
A great worldwide venture aimed at uniting atheists in your area for good dinner, conversation, and activism. See also the Separation of Church and State meetup for more activism.
The Garrison-Martineau Project
Very productive and successful project where theists and nontheists meet to discuss commonalities and differences in a friendly and cordial environment.
Secular Web list of Organizations
Browse these links to find more nonbelief and atheist-oriented organizations.
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