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Quote from Paul Kurtz,


"Free inquiry entails recognition of civil liberties as integral to its pursuit, that is, a free press, freedom of communication, the right to organize opposition parties and to join voluntary associations, and freedom to cultivate and publish the fruits of scientific, philosophical, artistic, literary, moral and religious freedom."


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Paul Kurtz (more quotes by Paul Kurtz or books by/about Paul Kurtz)


(1925-2012) American scientific skeptic, secular humanist, has been called "the father of secular humanism"

Source:

“A Secular Humanist Declaration,” in On The Barricades, 1989

Categories:

Art, Dissent, Diversity, Free Thought, Humanist, Individual Rights, Morals, Press, Reason, Religion, Science, Skepticism, Speech, Virtue

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