Party? Atheist Activism? Celebration of the Constitution? Supreme Court Awards? American Atheists and the Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia?
Friday July 4th 9AM 5th & Arch Philadelphia PA
email asap:
jrael@atheists.org
I am T-minus 12 hours to bedtime. Roughly. The event is tomorrow morning. I've been so busy, I forgot to announce this HERE! Then I ran a search on IIDB on
Constitution Center , but it looks like I may be one of the only atheists parading around in the crowds at tomorrow's
National Constitution Center Grand Opening in Philadelphia PA.
Below is my general generic message that I posted all over the Internet, except for here. I apologize. Now dig the spam:
Quote:
Atheist event: July 4th in Philadelphia: 9AM, 5th & Arch
Atheists from all over the East Coast are joining to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new National Constitution Center building in Philadelphia PA on Friday, July 4th. We will meet at 525 Arch Street at 8:30AM for the Dedication Ceremony, which begins at 9AM. Look for atheist signs and banners!
At the Dedication Ceremony, American Atheists president Ellen Johnson will be a featured guest, standing in for NCC honoree Madalyn Murray O'Hair, and a video featuring FSGP.org president Margaret Downey will be shown; atheist faces and words will carry the godless message to the crowds on Independence Day. This event will be broadcast live on ABC affiliate WPVI-TV6, C-SPAN, and CNN; and we're going to be there to show that we atheists are indeed proud patriots and citizens. We work hard on First Amendment issues and this is a great chance to share our work with the world.
For those interested, the "Constitutional Freedom of Religion" presentation begins at 12 noon in the NCC's Kirby Auditorium. We can view Peter Jennings' "In Search of America," on the First Amendments provisions protecting religious liberties in the US. This is followed at 2pm by "An Hour with George Stephanopolous," an open Q & A session. Although by then, we may all be out and about, enjoying the sights and sounds of the City of Brotherly Love!
Want to join us? Use Amtrak, SEPTA, or NJ Transit. NJT will run on a "Sunday Schedule." You can call NJT for fare and schedule info from NJ at 1(800)772-3606 (8-5, Mon-Fri) or from out of state at 1(973)491-9400. Or click on http://www.njtransit.com/ for info and trip planning.
I'll be at 5th and Arch in Philly by 8:30AM on Friday, July 4th, and I hope you will be there, too! It's the Nation's Birthday in the Nation's Birthplace and there will be something fun for everyone. I look forward to celebrating with you. Bring your cameras!
Sincerely,
Janice Rael
EverLasting GodStopper
jrael@atheists.org
South Jersey Regional Director, American Atheists
For more details, go to: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/vi...ng/index.shtml
For inspiration, remember these words:
Like father, like son? The apple doesn't fall very far from the Bush!
"There Ought to be Limits to Freedom!"
Current US President George W. Bush, (05/21/1999) commenting on THIS web site:
http://www.gwbush.com/multimedia/index.shtml
"No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God." Former US President George H.W. Bush, to Rob Sherman, as Presidential Nominee for the Republican party; (05/27/1987). http://www.holysmoke.org/sdhok/aa011.htm
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Serious questions and confirmations: Call me: (856)863-3061
Thanks to all for letting me share. If you are in the Philly or South Jersey area and want to be more informed, active, etc., contact me and let me know. Message boards take a backseat to emails when it comes to effectively communicating with me.
-Janice Rael
07-03-2003, 08:20 AM
July 4th in Philadelphia: NCC Opening Celebration
