eskie, freethinkers don't choose to be religious. By definition, they're not.

chocolatelover, there is no freethinker vs. Freethinker. There is a difference between freethinking and free thinking. What you're talking about is free thinking, about all things. Freethought itself is about thinking rationally, without spiritual or religious influence.

No, Freethinking (capitalized or not) is not a religion. Religion, by definition, is a belief in a God or deity (ies). Atheism is also not a religion.

I'm not going to get into an argument with you about evidence and proof of religion. I didn't start this thread for debate, which we're not supposed to do here. I wanted to know how many other freethinkers there are here. What you call evidence and miracles, I do not.

I'm not interested in a faith or spiritual discussion, so if you want to do that, please start another thread.

Pat, I believe we are sometimes treated the way we treat others. Sometimes, we get screwed, regardless.