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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
Beyond Left and Right: Redefining the Boundaries of Political Discourse
Delve into the nuances of political identities beyond simplistic left-right dichotomies. This blog entry critiques…
The Biggest Flaw in American Democracy
Democracy manifests in diverse forms, each with unique structures and implications for governance. The U.S….
Turkey Is Wrong Even If Greece Is In Misconduct
The ongoing dispute between Greece and Turkey over island militarization highlights the complex interplay of…
The American Dream: A Modern-Day Lullaby
The extreme concentration of wealth among a select few signifies a growing gap that…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
Religious Tolerance and Atheism in the Islamic Empire
The Ottoman Empire’s approach to religious diversity, rooted in the Islamic concept of “People of…
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…
No Gays and Lesbians in the Ottoman Empire, But…
Dive into the rich history of the Ottoman Empire, where same-sex relationships flourished despite strict…
The Religion Business Is Too Big to Fail
Religion in the United States is a powerful economic force, far beyond its spiritual significance….
The Blurry Line Between Natural and Supernatural
The crux lies in defining the “extraordinary” – Sagan seemed to mean phenomena violating our…
The Teachings That Shook Christianity, But Not in a Good Way
Paul’s letters laid the foundation for Christian theology, but their inherent ambiguity made them ripe…
Child Marriage in Islam
In Abrahamic faiths, puberty often marks adulthood, signaling readiness for marriage – a view reinforced…
Evolutionary Psychology Behind Supporting Trumps
This deeply ingrained psychology of forming insular, favored groups and showing biased loyalty toward them…
What Is It To Be an Ape?
For centuries, the human-ape evolutionary connection has sparked debate within the scientific community. This link…
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…
Fine-Tuned Universe, Best Argument Against Atheism?
The multiverse hypothesis offers a potential resolution to the finely-tuned problem – within an infinite…
God Bless the Religious Phrases
Some suggest removing religious phrases from English to accommodate secular speakers. However, these phrases have…
Americans’ Crime Prevention Approach Is Bound to Fail
This blog post examines how the UK maintains low crime rates without the death penalty…
The American Dream: A Modern-Day Lullaby
The extreme concentration of wealth among a select few signifies a growing gap that…
Godless and Goodness: The Connection That’ll Make You Question Everything
The connection between religion and morality is often assumed, but is it necessary? This article…
