Our Own Secular Strategic Planning for 2025 and Beyond

Judy Banister

11 a.m., January 19, 2025

Join us for a combined meeting of The Atheist Community of San Jose and the Humanist Community, either in person or online, as we discuss how to approach 2025.

The change in our national leadership will likely bring with it a greatly increased influence of white Christian nationalism. Indeed, many in the new government may attempt to use the power and wealth of both the federal and state governments to enhance their religious views and embed them in our regulations and laws. Many secular values will continue to be under attack. As secular Americans, we can – and must – choose how we will respond to this situation, and what actions to take to encourage and expand the positive impact of non-religious Americans in these trying times.

How do you feel?

  • Are you discouraged and inclined to focus on your life and ignore the wider situation?
  • Are you angry and searching for effective ways to counter the current religious and political trends in the U.S.?
  • Are you looking for proactive strategies for continuing American progress in many realms even as Christian nationalists strive to turn back the clock?
  • How are you planning to strengthen yourself and our community to assure our effectiveness?

Judy Banister will lead us in a discussion of what our members are thinking and planning to defend ourselves, our views, and our practices. A special invitation goes to any other individuals or members of non-religious groups who are interested in this topic to join us.

Ms. Banister on the Board of the Atheist Community of San Jose and a member of most of our local secular organizations. She became an atheist at age 18 and has never wavered from this clarity. Judy will present some strategic ideas for our secular community in these challenging times and help us all to explore your ideas for what we as individuals, families, and fellow nontheists can do in the coming months and years.

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On the first and third Sunday of the month, such as this Sunday, you can attend our forum in person with fellow humanists at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040. Lunch will be served after the forum. We request a $10 donation for lunch.

If you can join us in person, please email vp@humanists.org to help us make sure we have room for you. If you have symptoms that may be COVID, kindly attend on Zoom.

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