D. M. Bennett
DeRobigne Mortimer Bennett (December 23, 1818 – December 6, 1882) was the founder and publisher of The Truth Seeker, an American periodical that espoused Free Thought and reform. Bennett was a devout Shaker for 13 years before evolving into a "freethinker." He founded The Truth Seeker newspaper on September 1, 1873.[1] Its stated purpose was:
"Devoted to: science, morals, free thought, free discussions, liberalism, sexual equality, labor reform, progression, free education and whatever tends to elevate and emancipate the human race."
"Opposed to: priestcraft, ecclesiasticism, dogmas, creeds, false theology, superstition, bigotry, ignorance, monopolies, aristocracies, privileged classes, tyranny, oppression, and everything that degrades or burdens mankind mentally or physically." [2]
Notes
- ↑ Roderick Bradford, D. M. Bennett: The Truth Seeker, (Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 2006), p???.
- ↑ Truth Seeker Company. (ISSN 0041-3712). "Truth Seeker Journal". http://truthseekerjournal.com/.
Additional resources
- D. M. Bennett: The Truth Seeker (2009) - 1 hour video documentary by Roderick Bradford
- The Truth Seeker