The Stone in My Memory: How Witnessing a Witch-Hunt Made Me a Freethinker
[ 2 minutes to read] I was much younger then, but some memories do not fade; they only grow heavier. It…
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The Urgent Call to Stand Up for Science: Why Freethinkers Must Lead the Charge
[ 3 minutes to read] Are we on the precipice of a new Dark Age, where evidence-based reasoning is sidelined in…
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Book review: Ali, Slayer of Arabs
[ < 1 minute to read] By Ghasem Ghare Daghi The book “Ali, the Slayer of Arabs”, written by the talented poet,…
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LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements
[ 11 minutes to read] LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements have long been connected. Science supports LGBTQ+ identities as natural variations…
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Breaking Barriers on the Pitch: The Football v Homophobia Campaign Takes Center Stage
[ 2 minutes to read] For over 16 years, the Football v Homophobia (FvH) initiative has been more than just a…
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Switzerland’s Quiet Revolution: The Rise of the Non-Religious Majority
[ 2 minutes to read] For centuries, Switzerland has been a stronghold of religious tradition, home to a deeply entrenched Christian…
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Thailand’s Bold Step: Same-Sex Marriage Legalization
[ 3 minutes to read] On Thursday, Thailand made history as the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriages,…
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Canada’s Secular Surge: What It Means for Freethinkers and the Future of Religion
[ 3 minutes to read] In 1961, less than one percent of Canadians identified as having no religion. Fast forward to…
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Illinois Expands Human Rights Act: A Progressive Leap or a Slippery Slope?
[ 3 minutes to read] As Illinois ushers in 2025, the state introduces groundbreaking amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act…
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Cultural Christianity: A Modern Dilemma for Secular Thought
[ 4 minutes to read] In recent years, some of the most prominent atheists and secular figures have made a startling…
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Christmas Traditions: Rituals, Behavior, and Belonging
[ 3 minutes to read] Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for parents, it…
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Faith, Favoritism, and Generosity: What a Global Study Tells Us About Giving
[ 3 minutes to read] When it comes to generosity, does belief in a higher power make you more likely to…
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British Lawmakers Approve Assisted Dying Bill: A Freethinker’s Ethical Dilemma
[ 4 minutes to read] In a landmark decision that could reshape the way society views life, death, and personal autonomy,…
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Soundtrack of Freethinking
[ 3 minutes to read] Freethinking is a timeless theme in music, with artists across genres pushing boundaries, questioning norms, and…
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Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of
[ 3 minutes to read] There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days…
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Europe Expands Visa Options For Skilled Workers In Tourism And Hospitality
[ 2 minutes to read] According to a recent report by published in Trevalobiz.com; In 2024, Germany, France, and Portugal launched…
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Worldwide mental health crisis, stigma, religion and culture
[ 23 minutes to read] As of 2024, the global population is estimated to be approximately 8.1 billion people. Developing countries,…
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Naked protests in South Africa: a psychologist explores the emotional power of this form of activism
[ 4 minutes to read] Mpho Mathebula, University of the Witwatersrand Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals,…
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Related by the DNA? Tribalism at its worst
[ 9 minutes to read] DNA testing to identify distant relatives has grown in popularity due to advances in technology, with…
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Audiobook: The Dark Crypt of History (Persian version)
[ 3 minutes to read] How did Islam emerge? by Mazdak Bamdadan (Dr. Mohsen Banaie) Abstract Since the very lecture of…
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Book review: Beyond Doubt: the Secularization of Society
[ 2 minutes to read] Authors: Isabella Kasselstrand, Phil Zuckerman, and Ryan Cragun In the riveting and timely book “Beyond Doubt:…
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Debate: Is Freethinking Under Siege in the Western World?
[ < 1 minute to read] In the arenas of intellectual discourse and philosophical debate, few ideas are as revered as freethinking—the…
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ToonesOnTuesday – a new item on our website
[ < 1 minute to read] Humor is a strong counter-force to dogmatism and absolutism. A sharp cartoon puts power into perspective…
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Different thoughts for women in Afghanistan
[ < 1 minute to read] Deceived by the devil Maybe an angel from the generation of fire Which showed my…
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To a non-Afghan girl!
[ 3 minutes to read] Good wishes from Afghanistan to your broken heart. I know you are sad and so your…
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Julia Sweeny – Letting go of God
[ < 1 minute to read] One of the funniest stories about searching for god, and not finding him, is a theater…
