About FSGP

The Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia (FSGP) was founded in 1993 by Margaret Downey. Today, FSGP's community outreach efforts have changed the hearts and minds of many citizens who never met or talked to an atheist. FSGP sponsors activities, events and speakers to educate the public about the nontheist life stance. FSGP's efforts to keep religion out of government and government out of religion ensure Constitutional protection for theist and nontheist citizens alike.

What does FSGP advocate?

We advocate reason, rationalism, freethought and humanism. To this end, FSGP provides forums in which freethinkers can gather for informational and educational meetings, and for fun events and social networking with like-minded individuals.

Why Join?

A membership with FSGP is an investment in the nontheist movement. We look forward to continuing to providing educational programs, social events, outreach and advocacy for freethinkers in the Delaware Valley region, but we can't do it without support from individuals like you.

Monthly Program Meetings

To better meet the needs of our members, FSGP has recently begun to vary meeting days, times and locations. Check our web site for the most up-to-date information on monthly program meeting speakers and topics.

Monthly meetings are a great way to introduce yourself and make new friends. After the meeting a group often goes to a local restaurant to socialize and discuss ideas raised by the speaker.

 

The Anti-Discrimination Support Network (ADSN)

Established in 1993, ADSN is a committee of the Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia (FSGP) which is a 501(c) 3 non-profit educational organization. ADSN receives, evaluates, and responds to reports of negative stereotyping of the Atheist/Humanist community. Under the FSGP umbrella, ADSN operates with temporary Non-Govermental Organization consultative status through the United Nations Freedom of Religion and Belief Committee. With this status, ADSN has been able to play a significant and constructive role in helping shape policy by articulating the Atheist/Humanist perspective at international conferences and in national forums. Since 1995, ADSN has collected discrimination narratives from the Atheist/Humanist community and has provided counseling, legal referrals, support, and advice to those in need.

For further information, or to report an instance of discrimination, please call ADSN Founder, Margaret Downey.
Phone: (610) 793-2737
Cell: (610) 357-9482
Email: downey1 (at) downey1 (dot) cnc.net

ADSN Report Forms