Why Freethought?
Freethinkers are people who base their beliefs on evidence and critical thinking. We uphold the principles of the scientific method and are unaffected by logical fallacies such as claims to authority and dogma. Instead, we opt for objective data. Naturally, many Freethinkers are also non-theists. Freethinkers place a great value on freedom of speech and the separation of church and state which are both mentioned in the First Amendment of the US Constitution (this is not a coincidence). Freethinkers also understand that science does not have all the answers just yet. However, rather than creating myths to fill in the gaps, we gather data and look to establish a well substantiated theory.
Freethinkers openly discuss controversial topics that face our society without fear or censorship. We can not allow religious nonsense to restrict our conversation, for we would be restricting our minds to the intellectual standards of the Stone Age. If we continue to substitute religion and faith for science and reason, our society simply will not progress at the rate of most of the Western world. Thus, the only option is keep an open discourse if we hope to free our minds and emancipate society from faith.
Mission Statement
To educate, organize, and unite students at Stony Brook University, by promoting the ideals of rationality, science, and secularism.
Our Goals
- To a create a visible campus community of secular or non-religious students at Stony Brook University;
- To provide a venue for students at Stony Brook University to discuss and share their secular or non-religious philosophies and world views;
- To provide a way for students at Stony Brook University to advocate for the rights and interests of secular and non-religious people;
- To provide a way for secular and non-religious students at Stony Brook University to meet each other and interact socially; and
- To provide a venue for events of interest to secular or non-religious students at Stony Brook University and to the secular and non-religious community at large.
- To operate a sustainable organization.
