Freethinking students organize against religious coercion in U.S. public schools
[ 3 minutes to read] A growing number of nonreligious students in the United States are organizing to defend their right…
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Where did belief in God decline? And the sad news: The 21st century will still be a century of religion
[ 6 minutes to read] For anyone expecting religion simply to disappear as education, science and technology advance, the first decades…
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The spectrum of religious repression: From social pressure to death
[ 23 minutes to read] Religious repression does not always arrive with police officers, prison cells or executioners. Sometimes it arrives…
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God loves you and has a list of conditions
[ 8 minutes to read] God loves you. This is probably one of the most comforting sentences Christianity has ever produced….
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What Heaven really looks like according to the Bible
[ 47 minutes to read] Few subjects have fascinated humanity more than heaven. Every civilization has imagined a paradise awaiting the…
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The neuroscience of prayer
[ 9 minutes to read] For thousands of years, believers have regarded prayer as a conversation with God. They have viewed…
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The evolution of Satan: A God’s servant and the Prince of evil
[ 20 minutes to read] You think you know him, of course. The red skin, the horns, the pitchfork, the tail….
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The curse of privilege: Why I don’t believe in free will
[ 19 minutes to read] Every successful person enjoys hearing that they deserve everything they have achieved. Society constantly celebrates hard…
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The Amish, the Hasidic, and the Taliban: Who is more extreme?
[ 14 minutes to read] It is a comparison that appears surprisingly often. Images of Amish horse-drawn buggies, Hasidic Jews in…
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The Death of the Ideal: Materialism and the Loss of Spiritual Meaning
[ 1 minute to read] Modern archaeology has devoted enormous effort to uncovering physical proof of biblical narratives, from the search…
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Neuroscience behind immigrant integration
[ 4 minutes to read] Public debates about immigrant integration in Europe often revolve around economics, law, or cultural values. However,…
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Vatican and Royal Family: Are we living in the Middle Ages?
[ 6 minutes to read] We like to believe we live in a rational, secular, democratic age, we imagine crowns belong…
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Atheists talking to believers who are certain Christ existed
[ 4 minutes to read] This conversation rarely starts as a historical discussion. Instead, it almost always begins as a defense…
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Where the next Richard Dawkins will come from?
[ 3 minutes to read] Public culture prefers comforting myths. It likes to believe that influential intellectuals emerge spontaneously, driven only…
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New Systematic Review shows: God is in the Synapses: Why Religion Is Just Your Brain Talking to Itself
[ 2 minutes to read] The Neuroscience of Religion: What Science Reveals About Faith and the Brain Religion has long claimed…
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The bloody and brutal history of church building
[ 8 minutes to read] This evolutionary adaptation—or by-product—led us to build churches. But it also brought blood. I have found…
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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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Religious fundamentalism and political power
[ 4 minutes to read] Religious fundamentalism has always influenced political power. It shapes laws, social norms, and governance. Leaders use…
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Still believe in God? 250 arguments you shouldn’t
[ 2 minutes to read] I have expanded my first edition of the book Arguments for Atheism to 250 Arguments for…
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Religion in Flux: From Personal Spirituality to Political Weaponization
[ 4 minutes to read] Is religion evolving, eroding, or simply transforming? The answer, judging from global headlines, appears to be…
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🕊️ Muslim and Gay: The Tragic Murder of World’s First Openly Gay Imam
[ 2 minutes to read] In a world where religious acceptance and LGBTQ+ rights often seem at odds, some brave individuals…
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How religion influences education policy globally
[ 5 minutes to read] Religion has long shaped education policy, influencing what societies teach and how they teach it. From…
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Poland Reduces Religion Classes: A Step Toward Secular Education or a Breach of Tradition?
[ 3 minutes to read] In a move poised to ignite fierce debate, the Polish government has enacted a groundbreaking regulation…
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Mel Gibson vs. Pope Francis: The Clash Over Faith, Pluralism, and Apostasy
[ 3 minutes to read] When Mel Gibson, the iconoclastic filmmaker and devout traditionalist Catholic, speaks out, it’s bound to stir…
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How to Convince Religious Literalists That Morality Isn’t Derived From Religion
[ 2 minutes to read] Religious literalists often argue that morality stems exclusively from divine commands found in sacred texts. While…
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Evolutionary biology vs. creationism in schools
[ 17 minutes to read] In the USA, creationism is prohibited to teach in schools. However, since Americans are inclined to…
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Beyond Belief: How Atheists Find Meaning in Religious Rituals
[ 6 minutes to read] Some people are spiritual to the degree that they cannot leave the faith. They mold their…
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Are Palestinians and Israelis going to hell?
[ 2 minutes to read] Since I don’t like being trapped in a bubble, I meet Christian priests or have chat…
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Only secular countries are rich
[ 7 minutes to read] Countries that are rich but not secular include Saudi Arabia (oil), Qatar (oil and gas), Kuwait…
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Deeply ingrained religion, a plague
[ 8 minutes to read] Even though I grew up in a non-religious environment, I know and I am fully aware…
