Freethought

[close] A discussion group for members of the Jefferson Humanist's reading group known as FROG (Freethinkers Reading Opportunity Group).

[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] Lending Library. Books of interest to doubters, skeptics, freethinkers, left-handed trombonists, and all curious readers in the area. This is an open group. If you join, others will see that. Ed believes that transparency and honesty make for a better community and better world. But in some circles it can cause problems if you're seen associating with unbelievers. If you are not out to your loved ones, do not join this group. You can still view the Group Bookshelf: it's open for all to see. View the books, make personal requests (email, phone, or in person) to borrow. Nobody will know.

[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