Let's speak up for openness, acceptance, tolerance - freedom of expression is at the heart of democracy
Freedom of expression is at the heart of democracy. Write Out Loud’s raison d’être is helping and encouraging people to find their voice and share their words with each other in an open, accepting, tolerant atmosphere, regardless of religion, race, gender, physical ability or social circumstances. We respect the rights of those of all religions to practise their faith freely, without imposing their beliefs on others, and of those of no religion to hold to their own views. The Write Out Loud team, and I am sure most if not all of our members and visitors, stand alongside the cartoonists and writers of Charlie Hebdo at this appalling time. We utterly condemn what has been perpetrated in France, and urge all who value freedom of expression to do the same.
M.C. Newberry
Thu 15th Jan 2015 15:18
The force-feeding of religious belief into
infant minds should be prohibited by law, with
a proviso of the subject being taught only when
it becomes a subject for question and discussion
by minds old/aware enough to take an intelligent
interest - and form their own opinions free
from mental indoctrination. Thereafter, "belief"
can become a personal choice that can associate
with those of like mind without posing a threat
to others of a different persuasion.