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Do Atheists Have Beliefs Just Like Believers?
Irreligious Americans Are Irrelevant. Here Is Why.
The Rise and Shine of American Nones
6 Hard Truths Evangelicals Don’t Want You to Know
Is Islamic Reform Possible?
The Religion Business Is Too Big to Fail
The Truth Behind Israel
Israel isn’t just a Jewish country – it’s a diverse nation with a growing Muslim…
Evolutionary Psychology Behind Supporting Trumps
This deeply ingrained psychology of forming insular, favored groups and showing biased loyalty toward them…
God’s Out-of-Office Reply to Corrupt Countries
Corruption remains a persistent global challenge, affecting nations worldwide. The Corruption Perceptions Index reveals the…
The Surprising Secular Resilience of Turkey: A Returning Expat’s Perspective
After two decades abroad, I returned to Turkey expecting an Islamized nation under Erdogan’s long…
The Christian Founding of America?
Some argue for the Christian founding of America, claiming the US was established on Christian…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
How the West Fueled Homophobia in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire’s history with homosexuality is complex. While poetry expressed same-sex love and the…
Christians, Colonialism, and the Bloodshed of History
The essay delves into the violent history of Christian colonialism and its impact on the…
Casting Out Witch Myths
The concept of witches, derived from ancient Pagan folklore, was tragically misinterpreted by Christianity. Rather…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
Faith vs. Fact: Unveiling the Past
Can faith and historical inquiry work together? How do we know if past events actually…
Christians Have More to Prove Than God’s Existence
Join us as we delve into thought-provoking questions about Christianity and monotheism. We’ll explore how…
Violence Is God’s Gift. Here Is Why.
While seemingly antithetical to nature’s beauty, violence is vital for controlling populations, ensuring species fitness,…
The Blurry Line Between Natural and Supernatural
The crux lies in defining the “extraordinary” – Sagan seemed to mean phenomena violating our…
Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life, or Is It Just Chance?
The Anthropic Principle explores whether the universe is perfectly suited for life or if our…
Contagious Misconceptions: Sun and Its Supermassive Black Hole
Many believe that the Sun orbits the Milky Way’s central black hole just as Earth…
Returning Home: A Journey Through Changing Turkey
After two decades living abroad, I returned to Turkey expecting an Islamized nation under Erdogan’s…
Life in Istanbul: Surviving Istanbul’s Unwritten Rules
Experience life in Istanbul, where the rich and poor coexist harmoniously amidst cultural diversity. Discover…
The Muslim Question of Europe
Many believe European Muslim immigrants share one identity, but the reality is far more nuanced….
Secularization of Language. To Do or Not to Do?
In our daily conversations, we often use phrases with religious origins without a second thought….
