Welcome to the Secular Underground Network, a vibrant, global community of freethinkers, humanists, atheists, secularists, and allies. We are a grassroots movement, driven by our members’ shared commitment to promoting freedom of thought and expression.

Our mission is …

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… to create a platform where members can connect, share, learn, and support each other. We believe in the power of community and mutual aid. Whether you’re seeking moral support, job-finding assistance, study help, or just a place to share your thoughts and experiences, our community is here to empower you.

We understand that some of our members face exclusion, harassment, or threats due to their beliefs. We’re here to provide information, connections, and practical support. We’re committed to making a difference in the lives of freethinkers worldwide and building a future where everyone can express their beliefs without fear.

We invite professionals from all fields – journalists, teachers, legal advisors, therapists, doctors, and volunteers – to join our community and contribute their skills and expertise. Whether it’s by sharing news, funny stories or art, providing educational resources, offering legal advice, giving emotional support, providing medical assistance, or volunteering time and effort, every contribution makes a difference.

Our website features a variety of content, from opinion pieces and personal stories to news articles. We encourage all members to share their thoughts, experiences, and expertise. We also host group chats and forums where members can connect and discuss various subjects.

Join us and be part of this empowering journey. Mingle, enjoy connecting with freethinkers around the world, and help us promote freedom of thought and expression. Welcome to the Secular Underground Network!


Join our Skeptical discussions


  • Can a Conservative Truly Don the Freethinker’s Hat?
    Can a Conservative Truly Don the Freethinker’s Hat?

    2 mn read Ah, the age-old question that has sparked many a heated debate at dinner tables and online forums alike: “Can a conservative really be a freethinker?” It’s a bit like asking if a cat can be a loyal companion. Sure, it might not fetch your slippers, but it’ll keep your keyboard warm! The…

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  • Debate: Is Freethinking Under Siege in the Western World?
    Debate: Is Freethinking Under Siege in the Western World?

    < 1 mn read In the arenas of intellectual discourse and philosophical debate, few ideas are as revered as freethinking—the audacious act of forming opinions unburdened by authority, tradition, or established belief. Yet, recent discourse suggests this fundamental tenet of Western thought may be under duress. Today, we aim to scrutinize this notion, inviting a…

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  • Skeptical Discussions
    Skeptical Discussions

    < 1 mn read Welcome, intellectual explorers, to ‘Skeptical Discussions,’ a dynamic forum for the probing of ideas, the questioning of assumptions, and the quest for truth. Our aim here is to create a stimulating arena for rigorous and respectful dialogue, following in the footsteps of Socratic discourse. We encourage the sharing of evidence-based views…

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Opinions and columns of our community members


  • Voyagers of the Mind: Chronicles of Atheist Pioneers
    Voyagers of the Mind: Chronicles of Atheist Pioneers

    2 mn read As history unfurled, a courageous league of atheist thinkers bore the torch of enlightenment, championing reason and innovation in a world often overshadowed by the stifling darkness of religious dogma. This is their chronicle, a tribute to those pioneers who illuminated the path of progress, fostering freedom and knowledge against the repressive…

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  • Positive Imaginations
    Positive Imaginations

    2 mn read IMAGINATION If you had the power to choose the kind of world you would like to live in what kind of world would that be? You might want to pause for some seconds and open the floodgates of imagination, the details might be a little fuzzy and it may be almost impossible…

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  • Gods and Men: Unveiling the Thrilling Adventure of Our Invented Deities and Tales
    Gods and Men: Unveiling the Thrilling Adventure of Our Invented Deities and Tales

    3 mn read In the grand theater of human history, the tale of religion stands as a riveting drama, filled with intrigue, borrowed plots, and vibrant characters crafted in the human imagination. Let’s embark on a journey that meanders through the curious lanes of history, unearthing the roller-coaster ride that is the creation and propagation…

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Personal stories of freethinkers


  • Save us! Afghan Atheists
    Save us! Afghan Atheists

    < 1 mn read I am an Afghan atheist who is currently living in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban and probably many like me spend their days and nights here waiting for their death. Our life here is very difficult, every day there is fear that the Taliban will arrest us today or…

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  • ‘I’m a Yemeni trans man and my family want to kill me’
    ‘I’m a Yemeni trans man and my family want to kill me’

    < 1 mn read Bring refugees Yahya & Alexander to Busselton Yahya and his partner Alexander are refugees who are hoping to find a safe place to start their new lives. We have been chatting online with Yahya since 2020 and following him receiving UNHCR recognition of refugee status recently, Busselton Pride Alliance Inc are…

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  • Help Elijah, a Persecuted LGBTQ+ Activist in Uganda, Heal & Reunite with His Children
    Help Elijah, a Persecuted LGBTQ+ Activist in Uganda, Heal & Reunite with His Children

    9 mn read As an LGBTQ activist in Uganda, Elijah has been tortured and sexually abused by the police, persecuted bij family members. His shop and house have been set on fire and he had to flee the country leaving his adorable children behind. He is in a Rwandan hospital now, where he can not…

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Secular news from around the world


  • Remote Work: A Lifeline for Members of the Secular Underground Network
    Remote Work: A Lifeline for Members of the Secular Underground Network

    2 mn read In the face of unprecedented global displacement, Secular Underground Network (SUN) members are grappling with unique challenges. Individuals on the run are often deprived of their support networks and face legal restrictions that prevent them from working. These circumstances create a dire need for alternative solutions to help them sustain themselves. One…

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  • Stranded in Georgia: The Challenges of Asylum Seekers
    Stranded in Georgia: The Challenges of Asylum Seekers

    3 mn read As an asylum seeker, I have faced numerous obstacles in my journey to rebuild my life. One of the most significant challenges has been the lack of access to basic necessities, such as medical care, employment, and financial support. Unlike other EU nations like Germany, Georgia has yet to provide adequate support…

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  • Dolly’s interview with Zack the Russian
    Dolly’s interview with Zack the Russian

    < 1 mn read Friend of the Secular Underground Network Dolly did a wonderful interview with Russian YouTuber and refugee in Georgia, Zack the Russian. In it, both Dolly and Zack talk about how a country known for secularism during the Soviet era is now one of the most religious countries in the world. The…

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