2025 Updates!
This year's Rhode Island Day of Reason was marked in epic fashion! We were thrilled to welcome some additional speakers to this year's ceremony. Also, we were presented with an official citation by Secretary of State recognizing the date. Finally, our Congressional resolution was announced! Check out the resolution text and be proud of our state!
Celebrating Reason in Rhode Island
What is the Rhode Island Day of Reason?
What is the Rhode Island Day of Reason?
What is the Rhode Island Day of Reason?
Each year, our state marks the Annual Rhode Island Day of Reason. Originally, the Day of Reason was established by the American Humanist Association as a response to the highly unconstitutional Day of Prayer- a resolution issued in state & federal government. In 2014, local atheist groups in our state were successful in the first establishing of this day when a gubernatorial proclamation was issued by former Governor Lincoln Chafee.
Timing of the Day of Reason falls in relation to the Day of Prayer resolution passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly on the first Thursday in May. The 2025 Day of Reason is being introduced as a congressional resolution on May 6th. The Day of Reason ceremony will be held at 3pm in the State House Bell Room.
What is the significance of this Day?
What is the Rhode Island Day of Reason?
What is the Rhode Island Day of Reason?
As a state non-profit organization promoting religious freedom and separation of church & state, Rhode Island Atheists encourages all Rhode Islanders to mark this day by reflecting on the principles of reason; cultivating intelligent, moral and ethical interactions among people; promoting the development & application of reason; ensuring that freedom of religion is guaranteed for all citizens of Rhode Island; recognizing that our state & country's founding documents are based on principles delineated by the historical Age of Reason.