Born Guilty: The History of Witchcraft Accusations Against Children in Northern Nigeria
[ 5 minutes to read] In March 2024, a young boy in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, reportedly lost his…
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God didn’t say that. Neither did your pastor. AI did
[ 10 minutes to read] Imagine scrolling through social media one evening when your pastor appears on the screen. His face…
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We are not racist, but the dead professor was black
[ 5 minutes to read] The death of Professor Jason Arday has left British academia in a state of shock and…
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The Medicine Men: How Unregulated Drug Sellers Endanger Public Health in Nigeria
[ 8 minutes to read] Go to any bus stop in Kano, Bauchi, or Kaduna. You will find him. He has…
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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 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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The decline of truth in the information age
[ 4 minutes to read] The information age does not simply expand knowledge. It reshapes how truth functions. Data multiplies. Sources…
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Join our team of content creators as a journalist, a poet, an essayinst, an artist or whatever your expertise is.
[ 2 minutes to read] Do you have a knack for dismantling myths with a single, well-placed fact? Can you take…
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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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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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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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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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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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The Urgent Call to Stand Up for Science: Why Freethinkers Must Lead the Charge
[ 3 minutes to read] Are we on the precipice of a new Dark Age, where evidence-based reasoning is sidelined in…
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LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements
[ 11 minutes to read] LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements have long been connected. Science supports LGBTQ+ identities as natural variations…
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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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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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The Georgia Legislature Targets Transgender Rights
[ 3 minutes to read] As the Georgia Legislature prepares to convene on January 13, a storm is brewing that strikes…
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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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Carl Sagan (1934–1996): The Cosmos’ Greatest Storyteller and Champion of Critical Thinking
[ 6 minutes to read] Carl Sagan, a pioneering American astronomer, cosmologist, and passionate science communicator, brought the mysteries of the…
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Socrates (469–399 BCE): The Man Who Asked Too Many Questions
[ 6 minutes to read] Rebels of Reason: Freethinkers Who Transformed Our World Imagine a man who spent his days wandering…
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Is the Bromance Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump Silencing Journalism?
[ < 1 minute to read] As Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s relationship grows, the implications for journalism are increasingly concerning. Musk’s…
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The Philosophical and Psychological Roots of Intolerance in Religious Orthodoxy
[ 3 minutes to read] Intolerance, particularly within the context of religious orthodoxy, has long been a subject of deep philosophical…
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Pseudoscience: How to Spot and Avoid the Harmful Nuts
[ 2 minutes to read] Have you ever heard of people using crystals to heal their ailments or reading their horoscope to make major life decisions? Imagine if you could cure cancer by simply drinking a special potion or following a strict diet. It sounds too good to be true, and it is. From conspiracy theories to miracle cures, pseudoscience seems to be everywhere these days. But how can you tell what’s real and what’s just a load of mumbo jumbo? Pseudoscience claims like these can be dangerous, offering false hope and potentially putting lives at risk.
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