Tag Archives: National Religious Freedom Day

Religious Freedom Day: A Humanist Activist Mystic Christian Philosopher

Posted on January 15, 2021 by wordcloud9

Religious Freedom Day was established on January 16th by the U.S. Congress in 1992. It celebrates the enactment in 1786 of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, written by Thomas Jefferson, who asked that his tombstone recognize that he was … Continue reading →

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U.S. Religious Freedom Day – Mother Ann Lee and the Shakers in America

Posted on January 16, 2019 by wordcloud9

The Thomas Jefferson statue at Williamsburg, Virginia 1786 – The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, written by Thomas Jefferson, was signed January 16, 1786, and is commemorated each year on National Religious Freedom Day. Thomas Jefferson’s landmark statute became the basis … Continue reading →

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TCS: A Dangerous Silence in Public Schools – Thoughts for Religious Freedom Day

Posted on January 15, 2018 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ________________________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom Day: George Washington and the First Amendment

Posted on January 16, 2017 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD January 16 is National Religious Freedom Day in the United States.  President Barack Obama in his Religious Freedom Day Presidential Proclamation: “I call on all Americans to commemorate this day with events and activities that teach … Continue reading →

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TCS: Advice from a CRICKET – Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

Posted on January 16, 2017 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ___________________________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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