]> http://www.secularstudents.org/taxonomy/term/31/0 Why do so many secular groups find it so difficult to work together? en http://www.secularstudents.org/node/476 <p>Cooperation is hard especially in a group that is built around thinking critically. When assumptions are questioned, it seems as if your most cherished beliefs are the next to be challenged.</p> <p>While this is not usually a problem, I've found that some young people have a hard time distinguishing between a criticism of their belief-system and an attack on them personally.</p> <p>The best thing we could do to combat this potential problem is to organize around incontrovertable principles, and to emphasize our similarities in advocating for objectives, as well as planning debates and discussions. After all, debate can be a great thing!</p> Cooperation 1-August-2006