1741: Alton Narcissity Mungani on Atheism, Freethought, Human Rights, and Religion in Zimbabwe
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/08/16
“This hunger for knowledge was to be the foundation of my being a freethinker, way before I realized it.”
“Through him, I realised and appreciated religious diversity.”
“I learnt and taught myself that human rights needed to be respected, regardless of race, sex, orientation, tribe, or social position.”
“As a liberal mind, the transition into atheism was not a momentous event, but a gradual realisation and awakening, combined with disillusionment.”
“That gave me a warm feeling, because where the religious can be so entitled as to want monopoly over offense; it was a confidence boost to know that there are people out there who respect humanity regardless of religious leanings or none at all.”
“The article was a treatise in support of a proposed new curriculum for primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe. The curriculum had secular leanings, advocating for the tolerance of the diversity of cultures in Zimbabwe, as well as advocating for a more science and technology-based approach to education; thus championing reason, objectivity and free enquiry in schools.”
“In Africa, I have been inspired by the works of Leo Igwe and my personal friends Takudzwa Mazwienduna and Gayleen Cornelius, who continue to champion free thought and humanism against numerous odds.”
“The laity needs to be taught that it is totally fine to ask questions. We have a tendency of putting leaders on a pedestal, thus somehow making them the absolute authority.”
“Scepticism is borne of inquiry. If one can enquire of anything, then it’s simply the next step to be sceptical of that thing you inquired of.”
“We are trying to instigate an awakening of sorts; where the more atheists and freethinkers come out, even more are encouraged to rear their heads.”
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