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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Megachurches, private jets, big money. We are real Christians
[ 13 minutes to read] There is a man in America. He has three private jets, a mansion with gold-plated faucets,…
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The Bible: Killing children, rape, homosexuality and much more
[ 27 minutes to read] Few books have shaped human civilization as profoundly as the Bible. It has inspired magnificent works…
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The secret psychology of dictators
[ 8 minutes to read] Dictators do not emerge randomly. They emerge from deep psychological mechanisms rooted inside human evolution, fear,…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Third part
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights frameworks protect freedom of religion while simultaneously prohibiting discrimination, violence, and coercion. This dual…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Second part
[ 4 minutes to read] Human rights are built on the idea that every human being possesses inherent dignity regardless of…
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The Global South’s silent secularists: Voices often overlooked
[ 5 minutes to read] The Global South is not one voice. It is millions. And among them are those who…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion
[ 5 minutes to read] Religion claims to guide morality, but its history often tells a darker story. When belief gains…
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Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma
[ 7 minutes to read] Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists…
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The psychological roots of human obedience to authority
[ 4 minutes to read] Obedience to authority defines human civilization. Yet it also explains humanity’s darkest moments. Every institution—from armies…
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The politician who mentions atheists – And what happens
[ 6 minutes to read] Atheists are among the least spoken groups in political life. Politicians refer to every kind of…
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Does morality make sense? How did we get here?
[ 6 minutes to read] Morality is one of the strangest human inventions. It shapes our lives, our politics, our wars,…
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The case of developing countries: Religion as a detriment
[ 6 minutes to read] Religion is often described as a source of morality, community, and identity. Yet in much of…
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We can question Christianity, not Islam
[ 4 minutes to read] You can question Christianity in most Western countries, you can mock it, you can publish it….
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Urgent Appeal for the Immediate Release of Ibtissame Betty Lachgar: Letter to government of Morocco
[ 2 minutes to read] Dear Minister of Justice of Morocco Abdellatif Ouahbi and Head of Government of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch,We are writing on…
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Alcohol, cigarettes, meat, and religion
[ 3 minutes to read] A politician today can lie daily, cheat openly, start illegal wars, drown society in surveillance, and…
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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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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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Empathy for the hunted: Freethinkers on the run
[ 5 minutes to read] They are not criminals. They have not stolen, injured, or killed anyone. All they did was…
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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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Faith, Friction, and the Erosion of Reason: A Freethinker’s Examination of Religious Influence in the 21st Century
[ 4 minutes to read] The news headlines paint a stark picture: police reports filed over religious insults, measles outbreaks fueled…
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Religious privilege in law: A global overview
[ 7 minutes to read] Religious privilege is deeply embedded in laws across the world, shaping policies, limiting freedoms, and distorting…
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Separation of church and state, secularism and state atheism
[ 6 minutes to read] A secular state must not favor any religion. But it should also not allow religion to…
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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…
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Censorship in the name of religious morality
[ 6 minutes to read] Censorship is often framed as a safeguard for societal values. When justified by religious morality, it…
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Spain’s Fight Against Blasphemy Laws: A Win for Free Speech or an Attack on Religious Rights?
[ 3 minutes to read] Spain is at a crossroads, and its latest legislative proposal is set to ignite a fiery…
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Nigerian atheist , Mubarak Bala, freed from prison
[ 3 minutes to read] Mubarak Bala, a name that resonates with courage, conviction, and controversy, has walked free after serving…
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How religion thwarts scientific, economic and societal progress
[ 21 minutes to read] Iran has been involved in nuclear development for nearly 70 years. Its suspected efforts toward a…
