Activism, Causes & Local Issues
Religious Freedom
Separation of Church & State
Religious Freedom
As an organization operating in the state founded by Roger Williams, Rhode Island Atheists fights for the beliefs of all residents, regardless of religion, background or beliefs.
Equality
Separation of Church & State
Religious Freedom
For us, LGBTQ+ rights are Atheist rights. Rhode Island Atheists is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and strives for a state where everyone has the right to be who they are.
Separation of Church & State
Separation of Church & State
Separation of Church & State
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide comprehensive mental health services to those in need.
Fighting for the cause in the community
Supporting Rhode Island Atheists Means Supporting Your Community
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights & freedoms of our local community. Whether it's testifying at the State House or standing against hate in local towns & committees, Rhode Island Atheists is committed to the cause. We're promoting religious freedom in the Ocean State- whether it's Reproductive Freedom, Freedom to Love or Freedom to Read, you can count on us to be on the front lines in Rhode Island.
legislative testimonies
Our organization maintains a regular presence at the Rhode Island State House, testifying on issues within our purview and under the umbrella of religious freedom.
Reproductive Freedom
The right to control one's own body is paramount to our organization. Rhode Island Atheists was proud to testify on and help pass some amazing local bills over the years. With our partners, we witnessed the passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act in 2023!
LGBTQ+ Rights
Equality is a critical issue for Rhode Island Atheists and we are committed to testifying on all legislation that impacts equal rights. Last year, we testified on the Healthcare Provider Shield Act, protecting doctors who treat LGBTQ+ patients from persecution.
Freedom to Read
We have watched other states enact book bans, censor education and even burn books. But not in Rhode Island! We are headstrong in our defense of the freedom to read and we will be pushing for the passage of the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act this year.
Partner with Rhode Island Atheists
We're always looking for new partners to collaborate with on projects and events. If your organization shares our values and mission, let's work together to make a positive impact. Please let us know if you would like our support on a bill.