1747: Alex L. Mwakikoti on Freethought and Humanism
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/09/21
“A freethinker, to my estimation, is someone who, after being affected by societal norms on how to think about issues, begins to retreat to child-like thinking with complete freedom of asking questions that the social norms may suggest as dangerous or should not be asked.”
“Eventually, in 2007, I detached from all religions, calling myself a Humanist. You can say I became a freethinker and a Humanist when I was at the height of my career as a Professor of sociology and communication.”
“True love is found where it is expressed freely without strings attached.”
“As a Freethinker, I like to view things from the perspective of fairness and freedom.”
“Education should be for the benefit of society, not just for education’s sake. I mean, any meaningful education should have a plan of how it will benefit society, both to a student as well as to the society at large.”
“On a personal level, the Bible is one of the books that pushed me out of Christianity. Seriously. The contradictions that are found there can be enough to push one out of faith.”
“Reading books is comforting, it builds up and helps clarify many questions that a Freethinker always seeks answers from.”
“Freethinkers are to always approach anything with a critical mind. When we venerate individuals to a state of worshiping them, we are no different from those who created all these gods in their societies.”
“I do not regret my journey that took me into theological education. Looking back, I know it helped me question religion and Christianity even more.”
“Avoid feeling the need to convert others to your fold, rather, live a good life without god, and others will seek you out and find more about who you are and what you believe.”
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