The end of separation of church and state?
[ 7 minutes to read] For more than two centuries, one principle has occupied a special place in American political culture:…
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Whipping, cutting fingers and worse: What Russians and Ukrainians do to their own people
[ 11 minutes to read] Wars are usually narrated horizontally. Russians kill Ukrainians, Ukrainians kill Russians, missiles cross borders, armies capture…
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Gender inequality: Innate or acquired?
[ 12 minutes to read] Few debates have generated more political heat than the origins of gender inequality. One side argues…
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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 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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It is natural: Should we bring back infanticide?
[ 12 minutes to read] “It is perfectly natural.” Few arguments sound more convincing. People invoke nature to defend traditional gender…
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Enlightenment echoes in a fragmented century
[ 4 minutes to read] The Enlightenment reshaped how humanity thinks, argues, and governs. It turned reason into a public force…
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Women are discriminated. Somewhere to death
[ 6 minutes to read] Discrimination against women is not a marginal issue. It is global. It exists in every society,…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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Bertrand Russell (1872–1970): The Philosopher of Reason, Pacifism, and Radical Skepticism
[ 5 minutes to read] Bertrand Russell, one of the 20th century’s most influential philosophers, is renowned for his contributions to…
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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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Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 360–415 CE): The Last Light of Ancient Wisdom
[ 3 minutes to read] Hypatia of Alexandria was a remarkable figure in the late ancient world—a philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer…
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AI, the super-rich and the end of freethinking
[ 3 minutes to read] I cannot hide that I was inspired by the article on Freethinkers International. My original idea…
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Why is it impossible for a lot of people to leave their faith?
[ 5 minutes to read] The truth that all religions are false is nearly (I always want to leave a certain…
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International Day for Education, 2023: An introspection of the developments made in ensuring equal access to education for all.
[ 4 minutes to read] Lack of women’s rights has been an issue plaguing the world since the beginning of humanity….
