Recent Activity
- Denial, Conspiracy, and Politics - Why Scientists are Losing America's Culture War
- National Day of Reason 2012
- Flavors of Non-belief, An Interactive Discussion
- The Science of Evolution
- An Evening with Richard Dawkins, A TFS Fundraising Event
- TFS proudly presents Herb Silverman
- Civilian Pastor Attacks Atheist Soldiers
- Chaplain Demands Atheist Festival Canceled
- US Army Protects Atheist Festival at Fort Bragg
- Ten More Appropriate Commandments?
About Us
Hello Freethinkers!
The Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) is a membership based, non-profit education and advocacy organization dedicated to issues surrounding nontheism. Our membership is made up of nontheists, post-theists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, skeptics and humanists living, working, and playing in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.
We are the local chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a national member-organization based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Our mission statement reads: "To provide a supportive community in the Triangle area that mobilizes for the respect of nontheists, promotes critical thinking, and defends the separation of church and state."
Our mission statement reads: "To provide a supportive community in the Triangle area that mobilizes for the respect of nontheists, promotes critical thinking, and defends the separation of church and state."
As members of TFS, we believe our main purpose is to stand up for the separation of church and state as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Additionally, we strive to:
- Ensure that non-religious people enjoy the same rights as religious citizens
- Raise awareness and educate the general population about the concerns and issues facing the nontheist community
- Protect reason-based and scientific education within our school systems
- Engage in organized charitable and community improvement projects
- Create a sense of community for the nontheist population in our geographical area and beyond
In addition to being a proud chapter of FFRF, TFS is also: an affiliate organization of the American Humanist Association (AHA), the Center for Inquiry (CFI), the Triangle area team for Volunteers Beyond Belief (VBB), and a member organization of the Triangle Coalition of Reason (Triangle COR).
Please consider joining us on our journey! We are good without god, we have much work to do, and we need you!
Together we can make a difference!
Mark Zumbach, President Emeritus TFS
Have questions? Read our FAQ and our Bylaws.