Want to learn more about Black Nonbelievers, and how to support our work? Mandisa Thomas will discuss the organization’s mission, why BN is needed, and how you can contribute. Black Non-Believers is celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Watch their anniversary video here: https://youtu.be/nMRAtsDE1og
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, Georgia chapter of Recovering from Religion. Mandisa has been the recipient of the following awards and recognition: - 2020 - Harvard Humanist of the Year (along with Sikivu Hutchinson and Ijeoma Oluo) - 2019 - Freethought Heroine (Freedom from Religion Foundation) - 2019 - Backbone Award (Secular Student Alliance) - 2018 - Person of the Year (Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association) Hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director, and Kara Griffin, RfR Helpline Agent. Recorded on August 2, 2021.
For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South Africa
Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.
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E131: Support Groups - All About RfR w/ Support Groups Director Eric Wells
E130: Finding The Mental Health Pro Who's Right For You w/ Dr. Travis McKie-Voerste, LPC
E129: The Helpline - All About RfR w/ Helpline Director Erik Huckvale
E128: Narcissists And Sociopaths: Mistaking Traits For Personality w/ David Teachout, LMHC
E127: The Volunteer Program - All About RfR w/ Board Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator Shana Rubio
E126: Who TF Am I Now? w/ Ferron P. Wiley
E125: History - All About RfR w/ Founder Dr. Darrel Ray
E124: The Courage To Be Yourself - Rebuilding Your Identity After Leaving a Religion w/ Janice Selbie, RPC
E123: Introduction - All About RfR w/ Executive Director Gayle Jordan
E122: Nudist Life - What It Is & Why It Can Be Good For You w/ Gwen Blodgett
E121: Secular Spirituality: Beyond Woo Woo & Religious Claims w/ Rachel Roberts
E120: Sexual Integrity: Finding The Courage To Be Yourself w/ Dr Steven Davidson, LCSW
E119: The Supremacy Of Religious Rights In The Shadow Of A Pandemic w/ Torah Bontrager
E118: Christian Nationalism In America w/ Andrew Seidel
E117: Finding Inner Safety Without Dogma w/ June Converse
E116: "Stuck In a Threesome With Jesus" Science, Sexuality, and Sex After God w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
E115: Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder & The Amish Heritage Foundation w/ Torah Bontrager
E114: A Non-Believer's Holiday Survival Guide w/ David Teachout LMHC
E113: Facing Death As An Atheist: ALS & Dying Out Loud w/ Dave Warnock
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