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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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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When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die
[ 5 minutes to read] The U.S. decision to drop plans to deport Guan Heng, a Chinese dissident who exposed rights…
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Women’s rights in conservative religious communities
[ 6 minutes to read] Religious traditions have shaped civilizations, guided morality, and provided meaning for centuries. Yet in conservative religious…
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Death penalty has no place: Freethinkers destroyed it
[ 6 minutes to read] Freethinkers always challenge inherited dogma. They question every ritual, every ancient punishment, and every sacred justification…
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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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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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Why nobody cares about Palestinians: Money doesn’t stink
[ 3 minutes to read] The paradox is clear. Palestinians face mass suffering, yet the world looks away. Their homes are…
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Religion still shapes politics, even when we think it doesn’t
[ 5 minutes to read] Modern societies like to believe they have left religion behind. They speak of secular states, rational…
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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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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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West has been destroying Middle East and never helped
[ 5 minutes to read] The pattern is undeniable. Western powers invade, topple governments, and bomb cities. Then they walk away….
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Bombing Iran? Diplomacy? There are other good options
[ 5 minutes to read] The Western approach to Iran is deeply flawed. It fails not only as strategy but also…
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Fighting for prison reform
[ 7 minutes to read] Prisons exist to punish, deter, and rehabilitate. This balance shapes justice systems worldwide, yet many prisons…
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The Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
[ 3 minutes to read] The Israeli government’s recent blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza has escalated an already dire crisis,…
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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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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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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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The future of secularism in the Middle East
[ 7 minutes to read] Secularism in the Middle East has long been a contested idea, fluctuating between dominance and decline….
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Nominee #19: Manal al-Sharif
[ 2 minutes to read] Manal al-Sharif: The Driving Force Behind Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia Manal al-Sharif has been at…
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Nominee #10: Ayaan Hirsi Ali
[ 2 minutes to read] Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician, has been a towering figure…
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The Price of the Beautiful Game: Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Win and the Cost of Silence
[ 3 minutes to read] The announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked an international…
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Kenya’s High Court Decision: A Bold Step for Religious Freedom and Constitutional Integrity
[ 3 minutes to read] Kenya’s High Court Decision: A Bold Step for Religious Freedom and Constitutional Integrity In a landmark…
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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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LGBTQ member Mira, is in danger in her hometown in Yemen. Help her when she moves to a safer place abroad. – #1
[ 3 minutes to read] LGBTQ member Mira, is in danger in her hometown in Yemen. Help her when she moves to a safer place abroad.
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The story of Amir – fighting against diabetes, homophobia and Islamic radicalism in Yemen #1
[ 2 minutes to read] Deserted by his family, jobless and fighting against diabetes, Amir needs support to find a safe…
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The persecution of atheists and ex-Muslims in the Middle East and its implications for human rights and freedom of thought.
[ 4 minutes to read] The combination of stringent religious laws and conservative societal attitudes in many Middle Eastern countries have fostered an environment in which individuals who do not adhere to religious beliefs are often subject to discrimination, persecution, and prosecution. It is imperative for the global community to continue exerting pressure on Middle Eastern governments to uphold fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression and belief and ensure the safeguarding of non-believers’ liberties.
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Travel Bans Targeting Secularists: Status of Atheists in Egypt deteriorating
[ 2 minutes to read] On 11 February 2023, Hesham El Masry, an Egyptian atheist freethinker was on his way to…
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Make no mistake, the war in Ukraine is a holy war waged by a Christo-fascist government
[ 2 minutes to read] On Oct. 12, 2022, a video began circulating on Twitter showing a Russian military officer giving…
