Freethinkers in conservative political climates
[ 5 minutes to read] It is easy to be a freethinker in an environment where skepticism, scientific inquiry, and open…
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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 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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“Till we meet forever.” Can delusions become any deeper?
[ 3 minutes to read] “Till we meet forever.” People say it at funerals with complete sincerity. They believe they will…
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Navigating freethought and atheism in religious families
[ 4 minutes to read] Freethought and atheism rarely emerge in isolation. Instead, they develop inside environments shaped by tradition, authority,…
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Prediction of racial hate in the world
[ 4 minutes to read] At first glance, people ask a simple question. Is racial hate rising or declining? However, the…
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How we exploit the South: Moral need to support freethinkers
[ 3 minutes to read] At first glance, people hear simple statements. They hear that some countries do not like the…
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How humans evolved to believe lies
[ 6 minutes to read] Humans like to imagine themselves as rational creatures. Science celebrates this idea. Universities reinforce it. Enlightenment…
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How evolution made humans worship hierarchy
[ 6 minutes to read] Modern societies loudly celebrate equality. Constitutions promise it. Politicians repeat it in speeches. Schools present it…
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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 Shadows on the Porch: The Hidden Tyranny Within the Almajiranci System
[ 3 minutes to read] By: Irfan Bayei Every morning, before people even step out of their homes to face the…
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Raising children in a secular household
[ 4 minutes to read] Raising children in a secular household does not mean raising them in a moral vacuum. On…
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How US atheist education should look like
[ 6 minutes to read] Atheist education does not mean teaching disbelief as a new dogma. It means teaching how to…
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How religious dogma affects mental health
[ 5 minutes to read] Religion never stays outside the mind. It enters the nervous system, identity, and emotional life. Dogma…
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A Critical Examination of Allah’s Character in the Quran: 10 Rational Points with References
[ 7 minutes to read] Short Introduction This article provides a logical and evidence-based critique of certain attributes ascribed to Allah…
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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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Chains of the Mind: How Religious Dogma and Superstition are Stalling Nigeria’s Future
[ 2 minutes to read] By: Irfan Bayei As we cross over into 2026, while the rest of the world races…
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We want state atheism, but not the Chinese one
[ 6 minutes to read] Humanity stands between two worlds. One still kneels before invisible gods, while the other slowly rises…
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Rationality vs algorithms: X must stop feeding delusion
[ 5 minutes to read] X rewards emotion over logic. Therefore religious content floods the feed every hour. People worship a…
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China’s propaganda is dangerous — Here Is how to fight it
[ 7 minutes to read] Chinese propaganda constructs an image of China that looks almost otherworldly. It shows glowing skylines, spotless…
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Democracy is a shitty system. Voters know nothing. Voters are shit
[ 3 minutes to read] This claim comes from Jaroslav Haščák, co-founder of the Penta Group and one of the most…
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Ready for the first atheist U.S. president?
[ 4 minutes to read] Just as Barack Obama’s presidency shattered racial barriers, the election of the first openly atheist U.S….
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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 Digital Deity: Can AI and Biohacking Replace Traditional Concepts of God?
[ 4 minutes to read] Is religion, as many of us understand it, on the cusp of a radical transformation, or…
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From Syria to Myanmar: The Global Struggle for Human Rights Accountability
[ 4 minutes to read] Is the concept of human rights a universal moral imperative or a selectively applied political tool?…
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The Hypocrisy of ‘Defense’: How Israel’s Actions Mirror the Nazi Genocidal Machine
[ 13 minutes to read] It is ironic. Nazi Germany had tried to hide, camouflage and then destroy the evidence of…
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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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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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The Unseen Threads: How Culture Shapes Our Skepticism (and Vice Versa)
[ 4 minutes to read] How much of what we believe, including our commitment to skepticism, is shaped by the invisible…
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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…
