I agree with the above premise, however, most freethinkers i know in person, classify themselves as atheist..although, not final..is also a stand for “not believing in a god anymore”.
This is just playing with words, semantics, if you please, but the end result is agnosticism or atheism. Otherwise, why question if you are not “really interested’ in finding the answers..same as ‘faith’- for the hard-core theist, it is an absolute, they will not ask questions anymore.
Freethinking is also another jargon for open-mindedness..which most of us have in common.
Just my 25 cents.
I commend you for this awesome article.
Yes, in our own little way, we are trying to put a dent on the common myths of RCC and its disadvantages to mankind.
Personally, I have converted my 2 sisters..and 2 friends became agnostic and will soon become atheist due to my prodding..I mean thru my logical explanation that there is no god…I do not like to discuss evolution anymore, I discuss the benefits of being a secularist/humanist..
and how to achieve success by believing in yourself and as you said “action”…
Cebu – FF is coming out!! ( I guess)..a member wrote to me that he is organizing a meetup..so I gave him my itinerary..I hope this materializes this year..I am also fixed in my itinerary, so he has to squeeze it in..
Hello can you come out here also?
The problem with the Philippines, is that, some people think that women are stupid and will just open their legs to anybody when there is contraception, or one will just have sex like a whore or an animal in heat..This is really ignorance and a product of our past belief and religion.
This kind of thinking is very dangerous in our society. One reason we will never see the Philippines as a successful nation but a land of slaves and maids..quantity not quality.
I still go to church with my hubby once in a blue moon…really, just to respect my hubby’s beliefs..He always tells me “our church need us (our donation)”.
While in church, i feel “different”‘, but since I am confident of who I am..it does not bother me at all.
If you truly believe in yourself, then anything should not bother you…if you are happy with yourself, you cannot be moved by anything/anybody.
The greatest love of all is to love yourself.
In my perspective, god is only a metaphor…when you say i love god, it is just like saying i love myself..god is just in your heart and mind..
Each person is a god…
You cannot love anybody unless you love yourself first and foremost..it is like saying , i believe in god (myself).
I BELIEVE IN MYSELF!
Filipino Freethinkers = Atheist Preachers?
June 9th, 2010 at 6:57 pmI agree with the above premise, however, most freethinkers i know in person, classify themselves as atheist..although, not final..is also a stand for “not believing in a god anymore”.
This is just playing with words, semantics, if you please, but the end result is agnosticism or atheism. Otherwise, why question if you are not “really interested’ in finding the answers..same as ‘faith’- for the hard-core theist, it is an absolute, they will not ask questions anymore.
Freethinking is also another jargon for open-mindedness..which most of us have in common.
Just my 25 cents.
Less Talking, More Hitting: Elevating our Sentiments to Action (or Why Secular Activism?)
April 10th, 2010 at 1:45 amI commend you for this awesome article.
Yes, in our own little way, we are trying to put a dent on the common myths of RCC and its disadvantages to mankind.
Personally, I have converted my 2 sisters..and 2 friends became agnostic and will soon become atheist due to my prodding..I mean thru my logical explanation that there is no god…I do not like to discuss evolution anymore, I discuss the benefits of being a secularist/humanist..
and how to achieve success by believing in yourself and as you said “action”…
How to Organize an Official FF Meetup
April 8th, 2010 at 8:04 pmCebu – FF is coming out!! ( I guess)..a member wrote to me that he is organizing a meetup..so I gave him my itinerary..I hope this materializes this year..I am also fixed in my itinerary, so he has to squeeze it in..
Hello can you come out here also?
Women, Sex and the RH Bill: Understanding the real reason for the opposition
February 17th, 2010 at 7:51 amThe problem with the Philippines, is that, some people think that women are stupid and will just open their legs to anybody when there is contraception, or one will just have sex like a whore or an animal in heat..This is really ignorance and a product of our past belief and religion.
This kind of thinking is very dangerous in our society. One reason we will never see the Philippines as a successful nation but a land of slaves and maids..quantity not quality.
An Agnostic's Valentine
February 13th, 2010 at 7:58 pmWell written. Awesome story..
I still go to church with my hubby once in a blue moon…really, just to respect my hubby’s beliefs..He always tells me “our church need us (our donation)”.
While in church, i feel “different”‘, but since I am confident of who I am..it does not bother me at all.
If you truly believe in yourself, then anything should not bother you…if you are happy with yourself, you cannot be moved by anything/anybody.
Filipino Freethinkers Film Festival 2010 Challenges Religion, Celebrates Reason.
February 9th, 2010 at 2:58 amWhat kind of promo mats do we have?
Will the ushers be wearing some “atheist t-shirts”?.
The Greatest Love of All
January 30th, 2010 at 10:51 pmThe greatest love of all is to love yourself.
In my perspective, god is only a metaphor…when you say i love god, it is just like saying i love myself..god is just in your heart and mind..
Each person is a god…
You cannot love anybody unless you love yourself first and foremost..it is like saying , i believe in god (myself).
I BELIEVE IN MYSELF!
You guys are just mean
January 30th, 2010 at 10:43 pmMy mother thinks she is so holy,that she disowned my sister who is gay/lesbian.
I am my mother’s number one enemy!
N need to explain why..