Last week, the Center for Freethought Equality's Ron Millar spoke at HumanistMN's National Day of Reason Breakfast and Reception at the Minnesota State Capitol. Read about his experience seeing first-hand the strong relationships that have been built between our community, religious allies, and Minnesota elected officials.
“Although I know that a lot of my colleagues consult their religion when they look at policy, that just does not come up for me. Instead, my priorities are based in compassion and sustainability…”
"I highlighted the importance of secular governance and the need to protect the separation of church and state."
“Being open about myself and my experiences shows people that their secular government has secular members who will prioritize the needs of the people.”
“When I stand up as a secular person, I can use my privilege to highlight the fact that there are MANY voices at the table.”
"Everyone should have a home, and everyone should have a voice in our democracy."
“As a humanist, decreasing human suffering—and indeed by extension all suffering—is my primary motivator.”
Pioneering public official working to bring progressive values to Central New York.
“I believe that my nonreligious worldview makes me a better legislator. In everything I do, I practice critical thinking without relying on a religious text or prayer to inform me regarding the right thing to do. I also rely on reputable studies, statistics, and professionals. And of course, I listen to my constituents.”
The House Chamber of the New Hampshire State House in Concord, NH Photo by Royalbroil via Wikimedia Commons
A look at issues of church-state separation at the state and local level and the courageous officials, legislators, and activists on the front lines.
