by Tucker Lentz | Jul 2, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum Upcoming, News
Discussion Prompt: Many people assumed that our country’s constitutional democracy was fundamentally secure. Political disagreements were expected, but the basic institutions of liberal democracy—the peaceful transfer of power, an independent judiciary, free...
by Tucker Lentz | Jul 2, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum Past, News, Photo Albums
Eleven freethinkers gathered for this month’s Freethinkers’ Forum for a lively, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative conversation marking the 250th anniversary of the American experiment in democracy on July 2, 2026. While participants brought a variety...
by Tucker Lentz | Jun 4, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum Past
Ten Freethinkers had a rich and engaging discussion of philosophic questions around free will at our Freethinkers’ Forum on June 4, 2026. We could have carried on the discussion much longer, but library hours constrain the time we have. It is great to spend time...
by Tucker Lentz | May 7, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum Past
Death is surrounded by religious ritual and language. Funerals are held in churches, eulogies invoke heaven and eternal life, and the standard comfort offered to the grieving is the assurance of reunion in the afterlife. Sympathy cards, public memorials, and even...
by Tucker Lentz | Apr 2, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum, Freethinkers Forum Past
South Carolina is one of the most religious states in the country. Church affiliation is often assumed to be the norm, and a common question when meeting someone new is, “Where do you go to church?” Religion frequently appears in public life as well—public meetings...
by Tucker Lentz | Mar 5, 2026 | Freethinkers Forum, Freethinkers Forum Past
Children shape and are shaped by the beliefs of the adults around them. Whether you’re a secular person raising your own children or a non-believer who cares for, mentors, or spends time with children being raised by religious parents, navigating relationships with...
