Statements & Positions

Public statements from Pittsburgh Freethought Community on secularism, equality, public policy, public health, and human rights.

Inclusivity January 27, 2023

Statement on PFC Event Inclusivity

Freethought isn't always easy. Earlier this month, the Women's Discussion Group was renamed to the Women-only Discussion Group with attendance limited to a narrow definition of woman. While the PFC respects the right of individuals to have differing opinions and we understand that some communities may prefer to have a safe space where attendance is explicitly restricted to only certain types of people, the PFC as a whole would rather err on the side of inclusivity rather than exclusivity. The current policy of the PFC is to have inclusive events and all people who identify as women are welcome in the Women's Discussion Group. All scheduled events have been returned to their former status with non-exclusive names. We sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by the recent event.

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Women’s Rights March 2022

Statement on Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

PFC welcomes the celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. PFC has always honored the truth that women and girls are human beings and that women’s rights are human rights.

LGBTQIA+ Equality January 2022

Statement Endorsing LGBTQIA+ Equality

In collaboration with PFC’s LGBTQIA+ Initiative, this statement affirms PFC’s support for LGBTQIA+ equality, Pride Month, acceptance, understanding, and positive change.

Church-State Separation July 1, 2020

Statement on Unconstitutional Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Churches

PFC expressed concern about the unconstitutional use of millions of dollars in Commonwealth funds allocated to two Baptist churches.

Public Health April 26, 2020

Press Release on Religious Exemption Compromising Public Health of All

PFC members raised concerns about religious exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health consequences of large in-person religious gatherings.

Freethought Community

Statements & Positions

Statement on PFC Event Inclusivity

Recent and Archived Positions

Statement on Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Statement Endorsing LGBTQIA+ Equality

Statement on Unconstitutional Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Churches

Press Release on Religious Exemption Compromising Public Health of All

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