Freedom From Religion Foundation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation ( FFRF ) is an American freethinker organization. It advocates the separation of religion and state, and the education of the public about the issues atheism, agnosticism and Nontheismus one. She is also editor of Freethought Today. The FFRF is involved in Freethought Radio.
History
The FFRF was founded by Anne Nicol Gaylor Annie Laurie Gaylor and. The latter shares with Dan Barker the presidency. Meanwhile lists the FFRF over 12,000 members. Seat Madison, Wisconsin. With membership fees, for example, processes are supported to strengthen the rights of atheists and support the separation of religion and state. The supporters include Christopher Hitchens, Katha Pollitt, Julia Sweeney, Ellery Schempp and Matthew LaClair. The actress Butterfly McQueen was for decades a member and gave the union in her will.
Emperor Has No Clothes Award
The Foundation awards since 1999 the Emperor Has No Clothes Award ( The Emperor has no - Dresses - price) for clear language in relation to defects of religions. The name of the prize is based on the fairy tale The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen, the credulity and the uncritical acceptance of authority criticized.