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. 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."

Additional resources

• D. M. Bennett: The Truth Seeker (2009) - 1 hour video documentary by Roderick Bradford
• The Truth Seeker
• The Theosophical Odyssey of D. M. Bennett, Part One and Part Two by Roderick Bradford.