A year or two ago I heard a prominent atheist say that Secular Americans as a society are currently where the gays were in the late 60s right before or right after the Stonewall Riots.
I was very excited to hear this as a homosexual living in America not having the right to adopt or marry. I know how important rights are and how public awareness decreases ignorance and allows people of different walks to stop fearing others around them based on their differences.
Being an Atheist in America can be dangerous depending on where you live. I'm glad I live in a tolerant part of the country.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has already launched their public awareness billboard campaign and I'm glad there is now another organization doing the same. The American Humanists Association has launched their own campaign with an awesome billboard.
I see this as the beginnings of a nationwide Freethought, Coming out. I am personally out to everyone I know about my atheism and my homosexuality. I've also helped many people feel confident enough to come out about their homosexuality. I'm so proud :)
So do your part in this great movement. www.FreeThoughtAction.org
– posted by Leandro at 12:22 PM | Permalink |
