'Black Freethinkers” with Chris Cameron

Christopher Cameron is author of the new book, "Black Freethinkers: A History of African American Secularism." He is the founder of the African American Intellectual History Society. Cameron gave a talk about the history of black freethinkers at FFRF's 2021 National Convention in Boston.

[cindygatioan]

I thought this was the best speech. It was so informative and well done.

[dianahill]

I was adopted at four years old, and the people that I was forced to live with assumed, thought, believed; that I wanted to participate in their religion. I was not allowed to object or opt out of these activities. I was abused emotionally, mentally, physically and verbally by these people from day one.
Still waiting since 1964 to have my adoption nullified and take back my legal birth certificate. And not have that authority or custody be given back to my biological relatives or their relatives. I am in need of a lawyer to represent me. I am okay with going to the United States Supreme Court. Several law enforcements, the AG of CA., and the ACLU are a few of the organizations that have been informed. These people are more concerned about their reputations; then my freedom.

[dianahill]

In my opinion: everyone is born atheist. Being enrolled or enrolling in a religious organization by no means ; means these organizations have any say in my life, or at any time throughout my life. I was forced to be involved with religion.
No one is required by law to obey, enroll, teach, learn, participate, support, promote or fund religion.

[HeilielPrince]

13-14 years old seems to be the age many seem to question religion is hu? Was the same for me