Let’s do it the Chinese way. It cannot be more dangerous
[ 5 minutes to read] China is rising—not just in GDP and infrastructure, but in influence. While America dithers and Europe…
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Jesus vs Facts: Did he exist?
[ 7 minutes to read] Everyone thinks they know Jesus. They speak his name, they repeat his teachings. They draw his…
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They didn’t know Freethinkers International, so they died
[ 4 minutes to read] They never committed a crime. They never hurt anyone. Their only mistake was to think freely,…
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The guilty conscience of not supporting Freethinkers International
[ 3 minutes to read] Freethinkers International is not just another cause. It is a mission that reaches where others refuse…
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Bombing Iran? Diplomacy? There are other good options
[ 5 minutes to read] The Western approach to Iran is deeply flawed. It fails not only as strategy but also…
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Nationalize churches? One agency promoting atheism
[ 5 minutes to read] First, they asked us to respect religion. Then, they demanded tax exemptions. Eventually, they bought real…
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The Bible vs freedom of speech: Double standard
[ 4 minutes to read] Free speech is not what they claim. It is not neutral, it is not honest. It…
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Immigration: Not just a change of address
[ 6 minutes to read] Migration often begins with hope. A better life. More security. Greater opportunity. But beneath these practical…
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Heaven in various cultures
[ 5 minutes to read] Every culture tells a story about what comes next. Some call it paradise. Others see it…
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We really should not care about the Pope
[ 6 minutes to read] As an atheist, I have been about to puke when reading, for example, Al Jazeera, The…
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Swear on an evolutionary biology textbook instead of the Bible
[ 4 minutes to read] One of the most foolish things American presidents do is to swear on the Bible. The…
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Treat the Bible just like Mein Kampf is treated
[ 5 minutes to read] No one can publish Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler in unedited form, without politically favorable commentary…
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Should we Westernize non-Western freethinkers?
[ 5 minutes to read] Freethinkers International has evolved into a global community. Its members now come from radically different cultural,…
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The fight to possess anything – it’s turned against us
[ 6 minutes to read] Throughout history, people have struggled to possess something of their own. Not out of greed, but…
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Do gods also govern the oceans of K2-18b?
[ 2 minutes to read] The recent discovery of potentially habitable exoplanets—especially K2-18b, with its tantalizing atmospheric hints of organic compounds—marks…
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What happens when faith challenges the collective?
[ 4 minutes to read] Imagine a world where questioning deeply held beliefs within your own community leads to ostracization. It…
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The Silent Gatekeeper: How AI Filters Influence Our Worldview
[ 5 minutes to read] Artificial intelligence has embedded itself into nearly every aspect of modern life. It helps people make…
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Religious extremism in the Digital Age and freedom of speech
[ 4 minutes to read] The internet has transformed religious extremism, allowing radical ideologies to spread faster and reach broader audiences…
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Ethical AI? It cannot be because of the super-rich
[ 13 minutes to read] Artificial intelligence could change the world for the better. It could expose hidden power structures, dismantle…
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Donald Trump and Don Corleone: A Comparative Analysis of Leadership, Loyalty, and Power
[ 4 minutes to read] Few figures in modern American history have been as polarizing and theatrical as Donald Trump. His…
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The Paradox of Human Rights: Between Idealism and Reality
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights: a phrase that conjures images of justice, equality, and freedom. We champion these rights…
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Fighting for prison reform
[ 7 minutes to read] Prisons exist to punish, deter, and rehabilitate. This balance shapes justice systems worldwide, yet many prisons…
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Human Rights in a World of Shifting Sands: A Freethinker’s Perspective
[ 3 minutes to read] Every year, International Human Rights Day serves as a stark reminder: The fight for universal rights…
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Can Europe End Russia’s War in Ukraine? A Freethinker’s Perspective
[ 3 minutes to read] History has shown us that wars rarely end with absolute victories—more often, they conclude through fragile…
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Ghana’s Human Rights Challenges: Addressing the Gaps
[ 2 minutes to read] Ghana has long been recognized as a stable democracy in West Africa, but persistent human rights…
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The West’s Silence on Myanmar’s Genocide: A Betrayal of Our Own Values
[ 2 minutes to read] The world loves to talk about democracy—until it’s inconvenient. Myanmar’s military junta, in a reign of…
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10 Surprising Ways Science Has Changed Religious Beliefs Over Time
[ 3 minutes to read] Think you know all about the relationship between science and religion? Hold onto your prayer beads…
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The Russia-Ukraine War: A Crisis of Power, Truth, and Humanity
[ 3 minutes to read] As the Russia-Ukraine war grinds on, it reveals not just a geopolitical struggle but a test…
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The Silent Crisis: How USAID Cuts Threaten Humanity and U.S. Influence
[ 2 minutes to read] In an unprecedented move, the U.S. government has slashed the USAID workforce from nearly 10,000 employees…
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Blasphemy laws and freedom of speech: A global survey
[ 4 minutes to read] Blasphemy laws remain a controversial issue in the modern world, as they sit at the crossroads…
