The Secular Underground Network
A community for Freethinkers of the World
We seek to convene a cadre of intellectually curious individuals with a shared appreciation for thoughtful, evidence-grounded dialectic.
The pillars of our discussion are logic, empirical fact, and mutual respect. Therefore, we kindly ask you to sidestep the typical snares of rhetoric, such as ad hominem attacks or ungrounded assertions. If your argument hinges on a particular fact, do extend the courtesy of citing your sources, particularly for less known or contentious points.
Furthermore, we encourage the kind of intellectual humility that allows for change in the face of compelling evidence. As we venture together into this exploration, we eagerly anticipate the breadth and depth of your perspectives. Our forum awaits your incisive contributions.
< 1 mn read In a world currently marked by religious tensions and conflicts, many of us—be it atheists, humanists, skeptics, feminists, anti-racists, liberal religious individuals, or members of the LGBTQ+ community—find common ground in valuing the freedom to believe, express oneself, and live authentically. Amidst these global challenges, uniting our voices can send a powerful message of hope […]
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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 Freethinking Formula Freethinking […]
Written by Maarten Freriks
< 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 thorough examination: Is freethinking […]
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< 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 and the use of […]
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