My definition of freethought:
"free (from superstition) thought".
Hi y'all - this is a semantics issue and as Stem Cell pointed out, not
a black and white choice. My cousin sings in the church choir and
considers herself a christian, but she has read very little of the
bible and does not follow the dogma. I'd call her a freethinker. One
the other hand many atheists/agnostics cannot be considered
freethinkers if they do not maintain a mind open to all suggestions.
If our purpose is to grow,and as Bob Collins put it very well, help
the converted; then we should not be afraid to use the euphemism of
freethinker, which I believe is more acceptable to the public than
heathen or atheist.
On Oct 27, 12:11 am, Aaron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am particularly interested in Jeffery Lowder's argument that we
> should not use the word "freethinker" as a euphemism for atheist or
> agnostic. I think it has implications for the kinds of individuals
> and organizations with which Memphis Freethought Alliance should ally.
>
> http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/features/2000/lowder1.html
>
> Aaron
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