Rhode Island Atheists

Watch Representative @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social introduce Rhode Island Atheists in the RI House of Representatives for the 2026 Day of Reason.

An amazing day at University of Rhode Island for the Coming Out Day event! We had lots of great conversations with students & faculty and made some new friends. Thanks to the URI Gender & Sexuality Center for hosting!

SCAM ALERT: The RI Department of State has been alerted to a text asking to confirm voter registration records. This text is not affiliated with and was not authorized by our office. The Office of the Attorney General has resources for identifying scams: riag.ri.gov/scams.

Wow! What a fantastic time we're having here at Pronk: Providence Honk Fest! We've been honored to return every year for the fun filled combination of art, music, activism & Indigenous Peoples. And we've gotta say- Every year it gets better and better! What a great state we live in!

We get some angry comments on our posts. We're sure that the folks who go out of their way to tell us that we're Commies, and that we're in league with "Big Pharma," or "anti-Christian," are just innocently leaving their expert opinion.

Sadly, many Americans actually believe this.

Far-right legal group lodges federal complaint against North and South Kingstown’s transgender student policies “They’re going after trans students in Rhode Island, and while it’s a small population in our state, it is one of many groups being targeted and continuing to be severely harassed.”

We're not anti-Christian, anti-Muslim or anti-religion. We’re anti religious extremism & anti bigotry. The Ocean State isn't in danger of falling under Sharia Law any time soon- It's in danger of falling to Christian Nationalists.

Thursday's protest isn’t a diss to Christians. It's a stance against Christian Nationalism & religious bigotry. The Graham Dynasty represents a heinous distortion of Jesus’ teachings. We call upon all to join us at the Roger Williams Temple to Music. 9/17 11AM. billygraham.org/events/decla...

What are you doing on Constitution Day? (9/17) We'll be at the Temple of Music, protesting & reminding some heinous unwelcome visitors that the Constitution is still valid in Rhode Island! Democracy not Theocracy.

As voters turned out on Primary Day and throughout early voting, poll workers were there to greet them across the state. Elections are simply not possible without the dedicated public servants in all 39 cities and towns. Thank you for your service!

We know this was a very heated Primary- Kudos to all those who worked the polls or volunteered for campaigns this year. Rhode Island's Democracy is great because of you!

On 9/17, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association comes to RI during a New England tour of Theocracy & Hate. Join Rhode Island Atheists and all Rhode Islanders of good conscience in protest. Let's show these folks that their crusade is not welcome in the Ocean State! 11AM. Roger Williams Zoo.

TBT: A politician stands up to a Bishop on matters of liberty & freedom. We are thankful for Gregg Amore for Secretary of State RI Department of State and his record of standing up for the people of Rhode Island. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/secretary-...

Imagine the amount of resources sunk into Clinic Protests. RI voters made it clear that abortion is here to stay, yet the same local churches & partners keep trying. Ironically, the same religious groups funding sidewalk crusaders are now paying child abuse settlements for the RI Catholic Church

At RI Atheists, we're more concerned about what people do in the name of their religion. We'll defend people's freedom to believe in Jesus, Thor, Allah, Odin or whatever makes them happy. But the second that belief infringes on the Constitution, Religious Freedom or human rights, we have a problem.

Hey we're not judging!

Is the Dollar un-American?

Rhode Island Atheists is looking for dedicated Atheists, Stalwart Humanists & Other Awesome Nonbelievers to be part of the adventure! Message us today and let's see what new directions we can take you on! Can't be physically present? You can make a difference from the comfort of your home! Let's go!

On this day in 2017, Governor Raimondo signed the bill banning conversion therapy in Rhode Island. This disgusting religious practice, disguised as therapy, engages in psychological & spiritual torture designed to change a child's sexual orientation.

If you had a negative reaction to this post, you should know that “Arabic numerals” are the same numeric characters you have been using since Kindergarten. Oops RIA is an educational nonprofit; full of people who love history and the proliferation of knowledge.

RIA returns to the New England Witches Guild Annual Halloween Parade & Festival! Atheism is not a religion. Atheists are united solely by a non-belief in gods. While most of us don't believe in witchcraft any more than we do any deity, we support the freedom of others to practice their traditions

Why do some believers view Science as competing religion?

Priorities

A Christian Nationalist pseudo intellectual is trying to rewrite history. When we heard about his interview with a popular atheist podcaster, The Bible Says What, we just had to talk about it on our own podcast. Don't miss it! Live this Sunday at noon EST! Youtube.com/@RhodeIslandAtheists

WWJD?

Did you know? In Rhode Island, the right to abortion, reproductive freedom & bodily autonomy are protected. Abortion is legal, codified, covered by insurance and doctors who provide abortions are protected from being sued by special interest groups. www.riatheists.org

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Addiction is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. RICAREs: The Recovery Community Organization for RI provides support groups similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, but without the god stuff! Whether you're recovering from religion or addiction, there is hope! www.ricares.org/

We love RI. RI residents are good people with morals & values. When local hate groups began a crusade to persecute LGBTQ+ kids, the people responded. With every hate speech given, every trans child bullied, Rhode Islanders responded with love & resolve steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cumberland...

For generations mankind was dominated by Theocracy. One small but proud colony became the first government to protect religious freedom, and it was a big deal. The US was the first major world power that included the separation of church & state in its legal code www.riatheists.org

How accessible are your local governmental bodies for people who can’t be at meetings in person? We released an update to our 2023 report, where we look at city and town councils' and school committees’ policies. Spoiler: There hasn’t been much progress.

Watch now on WPRI 12+: What to know about the American Revolution as the country celebrates its 250th. @timwhiteri.bsky.social @tednesi.bsky.social