RI Governor Signs Proclamation Declaring ‘Day Of Reason’ After Request From Atheist Groups

[rug]

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee speaks during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on Sept. 4, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

April 21, 2014 2:21 PM

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed a proclamation declaring a “Day of Reason” in Rhode Island.

The proclamation declares May 1 the Day of Reason. The Humanists of Rhode Island and the Secular Coalition for Rhode Island say they requested it.

The proclamation says the application of reason has “proven to offer hope for human survival upon Earth by cultivating intelligent, moral and ethical interaction among people.”

The groups say they’re planning events to coincide with the National Day of Reason. The events are also being held in parallel with the National Day of Prayer, on the same day. They say the Day of Reason aims to raise awareness about the “persistent threat” to the separation of church and state.

http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2014/04/21/ri-governor-signs-proclamation-declaring-day-of-reason-after-request-from-atheist-groups/

[LostOne4Ever]

1. I like to see them scrap

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This practice of naming certain days "day of {insert idea}" in general. It serves no practical purpose, and the governments time could be used for much better reasons without the possibility of being divisive.

[okasha]

2. Word.

NT

[pangaia]

3. We only get ONE day of reason?

What about the other 364.
I mean, I think Finland has 365. I could be wrong about that.

[rug]

4. Don't be unreasonable.

[pangaia]

5. Sorry, rug.

That's one of my short comings.
I'll try to do better.

[goldent]

6. Too much reason and you spoil the child.

[cbayer]

7. Good for him.

Moves like this that promote inclusiveness and acceptance are good all the way around, imo.