Joplin Freethinkers was organized in January 2009. We hold that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science and logic rather than emotion, authority, tradition or dogma. We advocate the use of reason, defend the separation of church and state and support human rights, civil rights, tolerance and equality for all. Our goal is to provide a social and intellectual community for those who promote these principles. Mission Statement: "To represent, organize, and unite the secular citizens of so …

BRANSON FREETHINKERS “Guided by reason, informed by science, motivated by compassion” Freethought - A philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and science,and should not be dictated by authority, tradition, or dogma. We are a community of Branson area atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, skeptics, freethinkers, rationalists, deists, and other non-believers, who enjoy socializing with other like-minded people. We are commited to maint …

What is a Freethinker? Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma. What is this group about? First and foremost the goals of this group are social. We want to build a warm, supportive community of non-believers and skeptics.  This group is for people who want to build solid, real-life friendships in a region that is not always conducive to freet …