Being a freethinker, atheist, humanist, secularist and/or skeptic in NW Montana can be a lonely experience.
Many of us have been raised in communities where the primary sources of connection with others are work, family and maybe especially - church. Those relationships are vitally important but within them, many of us have felt we have had to "go with the flow" and not be ourselves in order to "get along" and avoid conflict. That was my experience for years - until I finally found a way to face my fears, learn and then to finally tell those around me that I was done pretending - no longer would I look to ancient books and faith for the answers, but instead reason, critical thinking, healthy doubt, and evidence would be my guides in life. This blog is about creating a forum where like (not same)-minded people can begin to talk, learn from each other, support each other and maybe start the process of not feeling so isolated in their beliefs. There are many more of us out there - we just have to start talking. So please, take the step to enter a comment and let's start a new community together.
Point of Inquiry is one of the best "freethinkers" podcasts on the web - avalable in Itunes
ReplyDeleteFreedom From Religion Foundation has taken up the Whitefish Mountain Jesus statue issue. See the Daily Interlake and Missoulian for the latest articles.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad there are organizations and individuals who can articulate the need to treat all sentience with respect. Thank you for this blog. Christians act like they are the only people on the planet. I cringe and feel offended whenever I encounter Christian iconography because It always comes with the message that they are right and I am wrong. Jesus statues should be relegated to dashboards and upturned bathtubs in the front yards of those who crave such things - not in a national forest that belongs to ALL the people.
ReplyDeleteGood to have someone on board. I agree, almost all Christian sects have one thing in common - they all think that they are right. On a different note, I am actually in the process of getting a website up and running for F.A.S.A.. Will let you know when it happens.
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