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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 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…
Hitler, Nazism and Religion
Hitler’s religious views were a confusing mix. Raised Catholic, he both criticized Christianity and invoked…
When Truth Will Get You Imprisoned
Freedom of speech, the ability to express views without retaliation, is a fundamental human right….
Muslims Don’t Need Enemies
Addressing and ultimately breaking this cycle of provocation and reaction is essential for altering the…
Hitler: The Nazi Messiah
Discover the intricate dynamics between Hitler’s beliefs and the Nazi regime’s stance on religion during…
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…
Why Religion Will Always Stay Relevant. Kinda.
Explore the profound impact of Abrahamic religions on world history. From shaping borders to influencing…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
Why Religions Cannot Be True
This article delves into the inconsistencies and ambiguities in religious teachings, questioning the logic behind…
Is Islam the Religion of Peace?
Contrary to popular belief, historical records reveal that Christianity, not Islam, often struggled with religious…
Beyond the Existence of Gods
This essay delves into the distinct characteristics of various religions, encouraging adherents to articulate why…
Faith vs. Fact: Unveiling the Past
Can faith and historical inquiry work together? How do we know if past events actually…
Violence Is God’s Gift. Here Is Why.
While seemingly antithetical to nature’s beauty, violence is vital for controlling populations, ensuring species fitness,…
What Is It To Be an Ape?
For centuries, the human-ape evolutionary connection has sparked debate within the scientific community. This link…
Contagious Misconceptions: Sun and Its Supermassive Black Hole
Many believe that the Sun orbits the Milky Way’s central black hole just as Earth…
The Pursuit of Truth: Why We Need Peer Review
The Pursuit of Truth: Why We Need Peer Review and Expert Consensus…In an era where…
Americans’ Crime Prevention Approach Is Bound to Fail
This blog post examines how the UK maintains low crime rates without the death penalty…
Irreligious Americans Are Also Irrelevant. Here Is Why.
In the United States, the largest demographic group is now the religiously unaffiliated, yet their…
The Ten Commandments in Classrooms? Louisiana and the Paradox of Secularism
Louisiana’s decision to mandate the Ten Commandments in public schools has sparked a contentious debate….
Breast Covering and Hijab: Examining Societal Control Over Women’s Bodies
This article examines the parallels between societal expectations for women to cover their breasts and…