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Freethinking Atheist and Agnostic Kinship
Founded2007
Type Service club
PurposeBreak Stereotypes, Fight Discrimination
Headquarters Orange County, California
Area served
California
Method Activism, Community Service

The Freethinking Atheist and Agnostic Kinship or FAAK is a Capistrano Valley High School club. The club, created in 2007, has stirred controversy within the Orange County, California community. [1]

Purpose

Surveys show that atheists, agnostics and freethinkers are the least trusted group of people. [2] The primary purpose of Freethinking Atheist and Agnostic Kinship is to improve this image through activism and community service.

Media attention

The Freethinking Atheist and Agnostic Kinship has been featured in the Orange County Weekly, [3] Orange County Register [1] and national TV's The O'Reilly Factor. [4] In addition, the club has organized several rallies each drawing over 200 picketers. [1] These rallies have landed on the front pages of Orange County Register [5] [6] and Los Angeles Times. [7]

Accomplishments

FAAK has brought a local college professor to Capistrano Valley High School. [8]

FAAK was named Club of the Year in 2007-2008 for its activism and excellence in community service. [9]

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c http://www.ocregister.com/articles/students-people-high-2207344 [ dead link]
  2. ^ Cline, Austin. "University of Minnesota Study on American Attitudes Towards Atheists & Atheism". About.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
  3. ^ Altan, Daffodil J. (November 4, 2008). "What The? Young OC Voters Go Against Mom and Pop". Navel Gazing. Orange County News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
  4. ^ Kalagian Media House (December 18, 2007). "Bill O'Reilly Jesus Glasses Lawsuit". YouTube.[ dead link]
  5. ^ Martindale, Scott (December 19, 2007). "200 protesters turn up to support Capo teacher sued over religious comments". The Orange County Register. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011.
  6. ^ Martindale, Scott (October 28, 2008). "250 students chant, wave signs in Prop. 8 rallies". The Orange County Register. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.
  7. ^ McKibben, Dave (December 20, 2007). "Supporters rally for O.C. history teacher". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
  9. ^ http://faakclub.com/images/award.jpg [ permanent dead link]


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