"This is just a group of lawmakers dedicated to promoting reason-based public policy, keeping church and state separate, opposing discrimination against non-religious people, and championing freedom of thought around the world." The question s/b why all the members of Congress aren't in this group of lawmakers?
I don’t know why I’m surprised that Max Frost is religious, but I am. I guess that’s a good thing because he obviously keeps it SEPARATE from his professional life. I’ve been following his progress ever since he announced his run for Congress. I’ve seen him interviewed many times and he’s a good man. His district should be proud.
As always, one more member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus is terrific news. Still, I can't help but notice that there aren't any members with an (R) next to their name, and while I don't agree with virtually ANY of the Republican positions on issues (what few positions they actually have!), I would give a lot to see at least ONE join this group.
It would be at least something of an indicator that not ALL of those on the right have lost their minds!
This is encouraging. There's no reason to think a religious person can't be for rational policymaking at the same time. There are no Republicans on the Committee because, I believe, Republicans are politically religious. There is a difference.
“That also means none of these lawmakers believes joining the Caucus will be a concern for them heading into the 2024 elections, which may come as a shock to anyone who remembers a time when aligning with atheism was considered one of the biggest taboos in politics.”
I’m not sure in today’s day and age why a “free-thought” caucus would be considered a taboo; considering more than half this country and especially our youth, do not attend religious services of any kind.
This is exactly what our forefathers imaged. Policies being driven not by religious or ideological views, but rational leaders making logical decisions based on science and reason.
It’s the rest of the religious whack-jobs and kleptocrats that need to go. Good riddance!...:)
The Pew Research Center...listed him as Baptist. That doesn’t prevent him, of course, from supporting church/state separation and protecting freedom of religion for everyone (including the non-religious).”
The tragedy is that this is something Baptists used to be known for, back before the Southern Baptists signed on to become the GOP’s bitch.
"This is just a group of lawmakers dedicated to promoting reason-based public policy, keeping church and state separate, opposing discrimination against non-religious people, and championing freedom of thought around the world." The question s/b why all the members of Congress aren't in this group of lawmakers?
Well, it's nice to see that Florida can still export 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 other than fascism and orange juice!
Seriously, though... good on ya, Rep. Frost. It's nice to see the Freethought Caucus gathering a bit of steam.
Not a Republican on the list. They pander to the preachers, while viewing human decency as a character flaw.
They say you should only say good things about the dead... 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭...
Henry Kissinger is, at long last, dead.
𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱.
I don’t know why I’m surprised that Max Frost is religious, but I am. I guess that’s a good thing because he obviously keeps it SEPARATE from his professional life. I’ve been following his progress ever since he announced his run for Congress. I’ve seen him interviewed many times and he’s a good man. His district should be proud.
As always, one more member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus is terrific news. Still, I can't help but notice that there aren't any members with an (R) next to their name, and while I don't agree with virtually ANY of the Republican positions on issues (what few positions they actually have!), I would give a lot to see at least ONE join this group.
It would be at least something of an indicator that not ALL of those on the right have lost their minds!
This is encouraging. There's no reason to think a religious person can't be for rational policymaking at the same time. There are no Republicans on the Committee because, I believe, Republicans are politically religious. There is a difference.
There's an elected Democrat in Floridumb? How the fuck did that happen? Seriously though, this is good.
Hmmmm. Maybe we should all contact our reps and ask them to join the caucus if they have not yet done so.
Anybody see that the new right-wing president of Argentina is converting to Judaism? Score one for Yahweh. How did Jesus fuck that up in an uber-Catholic country? https://www.nationalreview.com/news/incoming-argentinian-president-javier-milei-plans-to-convert-to-judaism/
Champions reason-based policies. That explains the total absence of Republicans from the CFC.
I live just a few miles outside Raskin’s district. My representative is fine even if he isn’t in the CFC.
“That also means none of these lawmakers believes joining the Caucus will be a concern for them heading into the 2024 elections, which may come as a shock to anyone who remembers a time when aligning with atheism was considered one of the biggest taboos in politics.”
I’m not sure in today’s day and age why a “free-thought” caucus would be considered a taboo; considering more than half this country and especially our youth, do not attend religious services of any kind.
This is exactly what our forefathers imaged. Policies being driven not by religious or ideological views, but rational leaders making logical decisions based on science and reason.
It’s the rest of the religious whack-jobs and kleptocrats that need to go. Good riddance!...:)
Admit it, he's in it for the free cookies.
Finally!! I can be proud to be Florida! (Again)
The Pew Research Center...listed him as Baptist. That doesn’t prevent him, of course, from supporting church/state separation and protecting freedom of religion for everyone (including the non-religious).”
The tragedy is that this is something Baptists used to be known for, back before the Southern Baptists signed on to become the GOP’s bitch.