Freethought

[close] This group is for followers of any religion, atheists, agnostics, and anyone else with questions or concerns about faith. If there's anything you want to learn about another belief system, or if there's anything you want to share with others about your own belief system, this group is for you. This group was created in response to a series of posts by Christians on an atheist board and by atheists on a Christian board, but people of any religious persuasion are welcome. This group is neutral ground; no one is expected to be deferential to anyone else on the basis of religious faith. This group is not ideal for the easily-offended or the incurious.

[close] Through 25 personal narratives, Generation Atheist tells their stories. The people in this book come from different religious upbringings, races, sexual orientations, and genders. Many have gone through very emotional journeys in coming to a sustained, open atheistic worldview. Most were quite religious at one point in their lives. Through the internet, humanity is engaged in a global conversation unlike any before in history -- about who we are, why we are here, and how we should live -- and these individuals have an important perspective to share. Ask Dan Riley, the author of Generation Atheist, about where he got the idea for the book, about his own beliefs and about atheism in general. generationatheistbook.com

[close] Group for discussion about Secular Humanism. Generally for those who either are Secular Humanists, or those who want to know about it. Support for info & books about Secular Humanism. Not for religious people to slam or otherwise put down. Non-religious (secular) morals & ethics derive from conscience and observation of the world in terms of reality ("let your conscience be your guide"). Ethics are preferred to synthesized morals and are practical, and work realistically. Science confirms reality and the real world around us and helps better explain and define it. "Secular" denotes "without and free of religion" as the U.S. government is supposed to be (see Separation Of Church And State). "Humanist" denotes being human, a member of humanity, and support of and by fellow human beings; i.e. social cooperation of and by equals. Also, being free of bias, prejudice and racism; but being a rational, reasoning, and objective person. Info to get you started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_humanism https://www.secularhumanism.org http://www.americanhumanist.org

[close] We read books on science.