National Day of Reason vs National Day of Prayer

April 19, 1:31 PMAtheism ExaminerTrina Hoaks

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Fellow Atheism Examiner for Atlanta, John Snider, reminded me today that the National Day of Reason is upon us. It falls, not coincidentally, on the same day as does the National Day of Prayer. It is a protest, of sorts, to the unconstitutional National Day of Prayer.

Coming up on its 6th year of being celebrated, the National Day of Reason encourages groups that are opposed to the National Day of Prayer to organize events in their respective areas to show unity against the continued perversion of our government's nature by religious ideology.

Just as important, these groups are doing things in their communities that actually contribute to the overall well-being of our nation, unlike prayer, which is a fruitless time waster. Groups, in the past, have organized activities such as blood drives. I happen to think that it would also be a great coming out day for atheists everywhere.

While there is still no word as to what President Obama will do, if anything, about the National Day of Prayer, many are hoping that he will put and end to it, insofar as it is promoted by the US government.

National Day of Reason falls on the first Thursday of May, each year. This year, it falls on May 7th. So, what will your group do this year to celebrate National Day of Reason? Remember...

Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer.
~Anonymous