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Ongoing Pursuit of Truth Demands Critical Thinking

By Matt Runde, September 1, 2013 Published in the La Crosse Tribune. A freethinker values the pursuit of truth above all else. He feels obligated to critically evaluate any information that is presented, regardless of its source. The relentless quest … Continue reading

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The enlightened mind in La Crosse

By Mike Dishnow, June 17, 2008 The establishment of the La Crosse Area Freethinkers is a breath of fresh air. The greatest of our thinkers and scientific minds foreshadow this development. It is not only enlightening, it is essential in … Continue reading

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Faith Not Required to Live Generous Life

By Maria Runde, March 18, 2012 Freethinkers — also known as humanists, agnostics, atheists and secularists — are sometimes accused by the religious of lacking charity. It is implied that belief in God and following Biblical teachings are prerequisites for … Continue reading

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Group Encourages Thoughtful Dialogue

By Mike Dishnow, November 27, 2011 The La Crosse Area Freethought Society is a valuable addition to the public forum. Yes, there is the danger that our group simply becomes one more example of tribalism, the notion of us versus … Continue reading

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Freethinkers Come from All Walks of Life

By Sarah Sodemann, October 30, 2011 When some people first hear the word atheist or nonbeliever or even agnostic, there are many misconceptions that begin running through their minds. I hope to help increase the level of understanding for those … Continue reading

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Freethinkers Have Freedom to Explore

By Larry Imhoff, October 2, 2011 At 50 paces, freethinkers are indistinguishable from our religious counterparts — we have similar families, careers, hopes and dreams. We enjoy the same successes and suffer the same disappointments. Politically we are all over … Continue reading

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