“Free thought means fearless thought. It is not deterred by legal penalties, nor by spiritual consequences. Dissent from the Bible does not alarm the true investigator, who takes truth for authority not authority for truth. The thinker who is really free, is independent; he is under no dread; he yields to no menace; he is not dismayed by law, nor custom, nor pulpits, nor society-whose opinion appals so many. He who has the manly passion of free thought, has no fear of anything, save the fear of error.”
Quote by George Holyoake
Work
English Secularism: A Confession of Belief
This book delves into the concept of secularism as it pertains to English-speaking cultures, examining the philosophical underpinnings and societal impacts of secular beliefs and practices. more
Author
George Holyoake
George Holyoake was a prominent British political leader born on April 13, 1817, and died on January 22, 1906. He played a significant role in the political and social reform movements in 19th-century Britain, particularly known for his contributions to anarchism and liberal thought. more
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