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Purity Pledges

I was under the impression that we had been taking giant strides forward in women’s rights. It is shameful that we are instead being thrown backward. On a side note, as long as there are people out there shouting about equal rights and reparations, equality will never happen. I know that I am not oppressed, … Continue reading

Can I ask you a favor?

I was wondering if you could share with me your stories about finding faith, losing faith, or anything relating to how you came to believe in what you do? Feel free to share as a comment or send an e-mail to freethinkingmama@hotmail.com.

The Faith Debate

I have spent a long time grappling with the dilemma of faith. I know that I attended church with my mother intermittently in my toddlerhood, although I don’t much remember it, and with friends later in childhood and early adolescence. I always wanted so much to believe, and was consistently disappointed with myself and the … Continue reading

Book #4: God Is Not Great

My last post set up for my next choice on the list perfectly, and I didn’t even plan it. But when I read that article this morning, I knew that now would be the perfect time to talk about God is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens. I know there are a lot of people out … Continue reading

Why College Students Are Losing Their Religion

I would like to say first: I have a lot of friends who are both intelligent and religious and I have every respect for these individuals. But it is so very hard for me to understand why they think the way they do, as I am sure they feel the same about me. To each … Continue reading