Reddit reviews Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism

This one is good: Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism

Freethinkers by Jacoby. I found it quite interesting.

> How long did it take you to research all those quotes?

-- I honestly don't recall. I did it whenever I had free time, or during down time at work. So it was a few hours here and there. Overall, it took about a week and a half. But I'm a bit compulsive in my editing.

> Are there any books I could read that would give me insight into what the founding fathers had in mind for this nation?

-- I wouldn't know, although someone in this thread suggested Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism.

The Age of American Unreason is actually by Susan Jacoby; Dawkins only provided a book jacket quote. I have read and would recommend Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, also by Susan Jacoby.

Ah, then you want to read "Freethinkers" by Jacoby, and you should learn about the Comstock Laws.

I love Robert Ingersoll. Susan Jacoby has some great books, one of them is called The Great Agnostic, which is a biography. It's great, I highly recommend it!

While we are on the subject, my nom de plume originated from Jacoby's Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, which is also an excellent book.

Perhaps Ch 1 in "Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism" by Susan Jacoby

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Susan Jacoby wrote a great book on secularism in American history starting with the founding fathers called [ Freethinkers ] ( http://www.amazon.com/Freethinkers-A-History-American-Secularism/dp/0805077766#productDescription_secondary_view_pageState_1427832238040 )

True, but I think the analysis is pretty clear. For example Freethinkers by Susan Jacoby.

Freethinkers: History of American Secularism

Great book. Starts with the role of secular elements in the formation of the US, and then goes on to talk about their role in emanicipation, woman's sufferage, and civil rights.