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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 Separation of Church and State: American Democracy Under Attack
In today’s American political landscape, the separation of church and state remains pivotal. This principle…
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…
Darwin’s Theory Misapplied: Survival of the Fittest Fallacy
In the late 19th century, the misapplication of Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory led to 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…
Faith vs. Fact: Unveiling the Past
Can faith and historical inquiry work together? How do we know if past events actually…
A Brief History of Israel
The establishment of Israel in 1948 marked a significant event in modern history, characterized by…
Why Religion Will Always Stay Relevant. Kinda.
Explore the profound impact of Abrahamic religions on world history. From shaping borders to influencing…
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…
Literalism vs. Contextualism: Unpacking Biblical Interpretation
Literalism upholds the Bible’s authority, providing a clear standard by taking the text at face…
A Scientific Perspective on the Adam & Eve Story
This blog post examines the Adam and Eve and Noah’s Ark stories through the lens…
Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire presents a paradox that challenges assumptions about religion and LGBTQ+ rights. Initially,…
How Globalization Shakes Faith to the Core
Globalization is reshaping how we view religion, revealing that our beliefs may be more tied…
What Is It To Be an Ape?
For centuries, the human-ape evolutionary connection has sparked debate within the scientific community. This link…
A Scientific Perspective on the Adam & Eve Story
This blog post examines the Adam and Eve and Noah’s Ark stories through the lens…
Unveiling the Missing Links
Perhaps the most famous “missing link” examples are the terrestrial hand-fish that can spend considerable…
The Blurry Line Between Natural and Supernatural
The crux lies in defining the “extraordinary” – Sagan seemed to mean phenomena violating our…
God Bless the Religious Phrases
Some suggest removing religious phrases from English to accommodate secular speakers. However, these phrases have…
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…
The American Dream: A Modern-Day Lullaby
The extreme concentration of wealth among a select few signifies a growing gap that…
The Rise and Shine of Homo Sapiens
Tracing the rise of **Homo sapiens**, we find a tale of evolution that intertwines with…
