AFCSociety

A non-denominational, multi-faith organization committed to encouraging the principles of love, charity, and humility across American society & politics

Meet the Board

Joshua Pelton-Stroud - Headshot

Joshua Pelton-Stroud

Founder, President, Atheist

Katie Armstrong - Headshot

Katie Armstrong

Co-founder, Secretary, Agnostic

August Danowski - Headshot

August Danowski

Co-founder, Treasurer, Agnostic

Our core belief

Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you? When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?’

The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.

— Matthew 25:35-40

Jesus commanded all who would follow him to welcome the foreigner, to comfort the afflicted, and to materially care for those in need. What He didn’t say was “…unless they’re gay/trans”, or “…unless they’re here illegally”, or “unless they attend a different church than you”. There is no qualifier on the love, humility, and charity of which Jesus taught: Everyone deserves your love; Everyone deserves your devotion; Everyone deserves your assistance.

Any nation claiming to be based on Christian values must embody these teachings of Christ.

Our goals

Social goals

  • Promote the principles of love, humility, and charity in all walks of life, and toward all people.
  • Expose Christian Nationalism for the anti-Christian ideology it is.

Legislative goals

  • Enhance & expand social welfare programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and Section 8/811/202 rental assistance.
  • Enhance & expand Social Security benefits, and walk back the full retirement age to 65.
  • Adjust Federal Poverty Guidelines for the reality of life in 2025 and beyond.
  • Implement universal programs that benefit working families, including:
    • Childcare programs, from infancy through pre-K.
    • Free breakfast & lunch programs at public schools.
    • Before- and after-school programs at public schools.
    • Single-payer healthcare, with robust mental health programs.

How we intend to pay for them

  • Raise the Federal Minimum Wage to at least $15 per hour, and implement annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) based on Federal Reserve inflation estimates for the upcoming year.
  • Remove the cap on payroll taxes for Social Security.
  • Revoke tax cuts that only benefit corporations and the ultra-wealthy.
  • Adjust Federal Income Tax brackets for a more progressive tax system, including:
    • lower brackets for low & middle-income earners,
    • additional brackets for high-income earners, and
    • a 90% bracket at income over $2 million per year.
  • Implement a Wealth Tax on estates worth more than $50 million.