De Vrije Gedachte

De Vrije Gedachte
The Free Thought
Formation12 October 1856; 168 years ago (12 October 1856)
TypeNonprofit organisation
PurposePromoting atheistic humanism[1]
HeadquartersUtrecht
Region
Netherlands
Membership (2013)
500[2]
Chair
Stanley Bakker
Websitewww.devrijegedachte.nl
Pronunciation of 'De Vrije Gedachte'
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Vrijdenkersvereniging De Vrije Gedachte (DVG) (English: Freethinkers association The Free Thought),[3] is a Dutch atheist–humanist association of freethinkers.[1] It was founded in 1856 and known by the name De Dageraad ("The Dawn")[4] before assuming its present name in 1957.[4] De Vrije Gedachte strives to use reason, natural science and logic to liberate humanity from prejudices, clerical paternalism, dogmas and false truths.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Wat is vrijdenken?". De Vrije Gedachte. 15 December 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference soft was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "English". DVG website. De Vrije Gedachte. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Geschiedenis van de vereniging". De Vrije Gedachte. 15 December 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2015.