“evangelism of children nonetheless seeks to cut off the process of independent thought before it begins. It’s this aspect of religious indoctrination that is most unacceptable—the idea that doubt is bad, that unquestioning acceptance is good, that there is only… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“Spirituality is about being awake. It’s the attempt to transcend the mundane, sleepwalking experience of life we all fall into, to tap into the wonder of being a conscious and grateful thing in the midst of an astonishing universe. It… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I feel too much respect for the idea of respect to grant it automatically to all ideas.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“That churchgoers do the lion's share of the charitable work in our communities is simply untrue. They get credit for it because they do… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“What is of the utmost importance is exposing children to critical thinking as opposed to mindless indoctrination.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I eventually learned to correct behaviors by having my children recognize and name the problem themselves. Replace “Don’t pull the dog’s ears” with “Why… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I should’ve been a nun, he says, half aloud, as his feet leave the ledge.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“Spread your arms out to your sides, like a plane. Your wingspan is a timeline. Your left fingertip represents the time of the first… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“Along with the usual secular values (such as appropriate tolerance/intolerance, morality, critical thinking, appreciation for reason and science), don’t forget to impart social graces,… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“evangelism of children nonetheless seeks to cut off the process of independent thought before it begins. It’s this aspect of religious indoctrination that is… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“A decision has been called for. The Nodders sit paralyzed. The Men crouch in their various holes. Tradition and Revolution, having spoken, perch high… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
