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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
Evolutionary Psychology Behind Supporting Trumps
This deeply ingrained psychology of forming insular, favored groups and showing biased loyalty toward them…
The Democratic Paradox: Defending Freedom Against the People’s Will
Democracy is often misunderstood as simple majority rule, but it’s far more complex. This essay…
6 Hard Truths Evangelicals Don’t Want You to Know
Evangelical Christians in the United States frequently dominate discussions on political and social issues. While…
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…
Why Every Civilization Believed in Gods
Every civilization throughout history has believed in gods and goddesses. This essay explores the…
Hitler: The Nazi Messiah
Discover the intricate dynamics between Hitler’s beliefs and the Nazi regime’s stance on religion during…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
Why Religion Will Always Stay Relevant. Kinda.
Explore the profound impact of Abrahamic religions on world history. From shaping borders to influencing…
The Futility of God Debate and Power of Open Dialogue
Rather than fruitless debate, approaching existential questions with open curiosity and willingness to understand others’…
The Best Arguments for God’s Existence (And Why They Fail)
The existence of God has been debated for centuries. This article examines four prominent…
The Secret Life of the Hijab: From Ancient Times to Now
The hijab, a symbol of modesty in Islam, has a surprising pre-Islamic past. This article…
The Rise and Shine of American Nones
Find out why the ‘Nones’ are becoming a formidable force in shaping the future of…
The Rise and Shine of Homo Sapiens
Tracing the rise of **Homo sapiens**, we find a tale of evolution that intertwines with…
The Blurry Line Between Natural and Supernatural
The crux lies in defining the “extraordinary” – Sagan seemed to mean phenomena violating our…
On the Supernatural
Here is a 75 word excerpt from the document:The key lies in fostering a dialogue…
When No Clue Is the Only Clue
“Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence” is a powerful concept that reminds us…
Brainwashed by Belief: Exploitation of Convictions
This essay delves into the manipulation of powerful beliefs such as religion, nationalism, and ideology….
Secularization of Language. To Do or Not to Do?
In our daily conversations, we often use phrases with religious origins without a second thought….
How Europe and America Betrayed My Childhood Dream
Growing up secular in Istanbul, I craved the freedom I thought Europe and America offered….
The Hidden Censorship: How Money Silences Voices in America
In the United States, freedom of speech is a fundamental right, but the reality is…