We have put together a set of toolkits and resources for both secular people and their friends, family, and allies. Feel free to explore and distribute these to anyone who might find them useful.
Other Resources
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The Secular Directory
Links to a wide range of organizations that make up the vast and growing community of reason, including groups designated as atheist, agnostic, bright, freethought, humanist, naturalist, skeptic, and more. The groups range from local to national to international, and can be defined as charitable, congregational, educational, philosophical, political, social, student, support, or a combination of these categories.
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Recovering From Religion Hotline
Compassion and support. Without judgment. When faith is on the line, so are we. Call 184-I-DOUBT-IT / 1-844-368-2848. A real-time peer support network for people questioning the role of religion in their lives, dealing with the negative impact of religion in their lives, or those who have friends or relatives facing these transitions. Callers can share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives while receiving immediate, anonymous, confidential, and compassionate support combined with relevant resource referrals.
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Openly Secular Report: The Steady Rise of the Nonreligious
The nonreligious population in America continues to grow—so why is there still a prevalent social stigma ostracizing atheists, agnostics, humanists—or those who are otherwise secular?
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Openly Secular State Constitutions Report
Seven states still have constitutional bans on atheists holding public office. This report examines those laws and their implications.
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Atheists in America
This collection features more than two dozen narratives by atheists from different backgrounds across the United States. These narratives illuminate the complexities and consequences for nonbelievers in the United States.
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Greta Christina: Coming Out Atheist
This book is a guidebook on “coming out” as a secular person, and includes dedicated chapters on Family, Friends, Spouses and Partners, Work, The Internet, Parents, and more. The book is based on hundreds of unique coming out stories and provides several paths you can take if you choose to “come out”.
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Famous Freethinkers
Openly Secular is proud to share Camp Quest’s Famous Freethinkers program, designed to educate campers ages 8-17 about positive contributions made by people who challenge traditional religious authority.
Printable Signs
Print these signs out, and use them to tell the world that you’re Openly Secular!