Mountain State Freethinkers
@wvfreethinkers.bsky.social
Our vision is a welcoming and supportive community for all people who value free inquiry, ethics grounded in human faculties, reason, science, religious skepticism, and separation of church & state. We affirm the worth and dignity of all conscious beings.
Sign up below to join the Mountain State Freethinkers in Hagerstown to oppose the administration’s Christian Nationalism at the Fight the Trump Takeover's event, “Fight The Trump Takeover Rally” - www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
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August 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sign up below to join the Mountain State Freethinkers in Hagerstown to oppose the administration’s Christian Nationalism at the Fight the Trump Takeover's event, “Fight The Trump Takeover Rally” - www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
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Your boss asks if you’ve “thought about your relationship with God.” At work.
New federal policy now allows that—giving government employees the green light to proselytize on the job.
That’s not liberty. It’s coercion.
Report it: ➡️ [email protected]
New federal policy now allows that—giving government employees the green light to proselytize on the job.
That’s not liberty. It’s coercion.
Report it: ➡️ [email protected]
August 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Your boss asks if you’ve “thought about your relationship with God.” At work.
New federal policy now allows that—giving government employees the green light to proselytize on the job.
That’s not liberty. It’s coercion.
Report it: ➡️ [email protected]
New federal policy now allows that—giving government employees the green light to proselytize on the job.
That’s not liberty. It’s coercion.
Report it: ➡️ [email protected]
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FFRF is mourning the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — a key goal of the Christian nationalist Project 2025.
This is more than a budget cut.
It’s a deliberate blow to independent journalism and an ominous sign for American democracy.
This is more than a budget cut.
It’s a deliberate blow to independent journalism and an ominous sign for American democracy.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down.
Without federal funding, dozens of small public media stations are at risk of closing.
Without federal funding, dozens of small public media stations are at risk of closing.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down
Trump and Republicans in Congress canceled funding for the organization earlier this year as a means of targeting PBS and NPR.
www.politico.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
FFRF is mourning the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — a key goal of the Christian nationalist Project 2025.
This is more than a budget cut.
It’s a deliberate blow to independent journalism and an ominous sign for American democracy.
This is more than a budget cut.
It’s a deliberate blow to independent journalism and an ominous sign for American democracy.
Join us this Saturday Aug. 2nd at noon in Shepherdstown, WV for our monthly lunch & discussion. Info. and RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/limit...
July 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Join us this Saturday Aug. 2nd at noon in Shepherdstown, WV for our monthly lunch & discussion. Info. and RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/limit...
A judge threw out the ACLU of WV's suit opposing the governor's executive order allowing religious exemptions to vaccines. How far should religious liberty extend when it's against the public interest? Let's gather to dine and discuss! Details & RSVP here: www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
July 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A judge threw out the ACLU of WV's suit opposing the governor's executive order allowing religious exemptions to vaccines. How far should religious liberty extend when it's against the public interest? Let's gather to dine and discuss! Details & RSVP here: www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
Join @atheists.org via Zoom at 8 pm ET on July 24 for a discussion of how religion is intruding into this year's Supreme Court decisions: www.facebook.com/events/73168...
The Court and the Cross: Unpacking This Year’s SCOTUS Decisions
Event by American Atheists on Thursday, July 24 2025
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July 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join @atheists.org via Zoom at 8 pm ET on July 24 for a discussion of how religion is intruding into this year's Supreme Court decisions: www.facebook.com/events/73168...
The Mountain State Freethinkers is excited for this result and delighted to have supported this effort!
West Virginia funneled $5 million in water funds to an out-of-state Catholic college to boost anti-abortion activism and called it “economic development.”
That’s about as egregious as it gets.
This is an important win from our friends at AHA and the ACLU of WV.
That’s about as egregious as it gets.
This is an important win from our friends at AHA and the ACLU of WV.
West Virginia gave $5 million in water infrastructure funds to a brand-new Catholic college—across state lines—to expand anti-abortion advocacy.
They called it an "economic development" project.
A judge just declared it unconstitutional.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/court-rule...
They called it an "economic development" project.
A judge just declared it unconstitutional.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/court-rule...
July 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Mountain State Freethinkers is excited for this result and delighted to have supported this effort!
We're trying GroupMe for group discussions. If you'd like to join us there, download the GroupMe app and use the following link to join (or scan the QR code): groupme.com/join_group/1...
July 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We're trying GroupMe for group discussions. If you'd like to join us there, download the GroupMe app and use the following link to join (or scan the QR code): groupme.com/join_group/1...
Our next meetup will be for lunch and discussion at the Rumsey Tavern in Shepherdstown, WV on Saturday July 12th at noon. So we can get a table big enough, please do RSVP by commenting here or using the Meetup event (www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...).
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July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our next meetup will be for lunch and discussion at the Rumsey Tavern in Shepherdstown, WV on Saturday July 12th at noon. So we can get a table big enough, please do RSVP by commenting here or using the Meetup event (www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...).
What a fantastic time at the summer BBQ social today! A bit of rain wasn't enough to dampen our spirits. Loads of great food and conversation. Join us on Meetup to learn about upcoming events: www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
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Our vision is a welcoming and supportive community for all people who value free inquiry, ethics grounded in human faculties, reason, science, religious skepticism, and separation of church & stat...
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June 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
What a fantastic time at the summer BBQ social today! A bit of rain wasn't enough to dampen our spirits. Loads of great food and conversation. Join us on Meetup to learn about upcoming events: www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
Remember our BBQ happening this Sunday, June 8th in the pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park from 1-5 pm. We'll have food and games. Guests don't need to bring anything, but if you'd like to, feel free to make a note in the Discussion for this event on Meetup www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
See you there!
See you there!
June 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Remember our BBQ happening this Sunday, June 8th in the pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park from 1-5 pm. We'll have food and games. Guests don't need to bring anything, but if you'd like to, feel free to make a note in the Discussion for this event on Meetup www.meetup.com/mountain-sta...
See you there!
See you there!
Such a great time yesterday at the Shepherdstown Earth Fest tabling with the Shepherd U. SSA. Thanks to Paul & Carolyn for helping staff the table and Slade & Jenny for hanging with us. We spoke to lots of great folks and are looking forward to seeing everyone again at the BBQ!
May 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Such a great time yesterday at the Shepherdstown Earth Fest tabling with the Shepherd U. SSA. Thanks to Paul & Carolyn for helping staff the table and Slade & Jenny for hanging with us. We spoke to lots of great folks and are looking forward to seeing everyone again at the BBQ!
Save the date! The Mountain State Freethinkers will host a BBQ on Sunday, June 8th from 1-5 pm at the Pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park just outside Shepherdstown, WV. There'll be food (with vegetarian options), games, and generally a great time!
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Save the date! The Mountain State Freethinkers will host a BBQ on Sunday, June 8th from 1-5 pm at the Pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park just outside Shepherdstown, WV. There'll be food (with vegetarian options), games, and generally a great time!
If you're in the Eastern Panhandle of WV this Saturday, come join us at the Earth Fest celebration in Morgan's Grove Park outside of Shepherdstown, WV. We'll be giving away goodies and talking to folks about what we do!
May 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you're in the Eastern Panhandle of WV this Saturday, come join us at the Earth Fest celebration in Morgan's Grove Park outside of Shepherdstown, WV. We'll be giving away goodies and talking to folks about what we do!
What are freethinkers? This video gives some history: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZZf...
Susan Jacoby on Secularism and Free Thinking
YouTube video by Moyers & Company
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April 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What are freethinkers? This video gives some history: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZZf...