Americans think the US spends 25% on foreign aid. It spends 1%
[ 6 minutes to read] Ask the average American how much of the federal budget goes to foreign aid, and the…
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Does religion improve morality? From ancient tribes to today
[ 4 minutes to read] People repeat a simple idea. Religion teaches morality. Therefore, religion makes people better. At first glance,…
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Russia not fighting against West alone
[ 3 minutes to read] Russia repeatedly claims that it now fights alone against the West. This claim appears persuasive at…
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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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When God inspires laughter: Culture and religion collide
[ 3 minutes to read] Religion does not mean the same thing everywhere. In one country it inspires reverence, in another…
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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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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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Humanist responses to the refugee crisis: A rational, evidence-based approach
[ 4 minutes to read] The global refugee crisis is one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Millions…
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Comenius (1592-1670): The Father of Modern Education
[ 2 minutes to read] John Amos Comenius (Jan Ámos Komenský), widely known as Comenius, is celebrated as the father of…
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Faith, Favoritism, and Generosity: What a Global Study Tells Us About Giving
[ 3 minutes to read] When it comes to generosity, does belief in a higher power make you more likely to…
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Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797): The Mother of Feminism and Revolutionary Thought
[ 4 minutes to read] Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest and most fearless advocates for women’s rights, shattered 18th-century gender…
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LGBTQ+ and freethinkers are not necessarily humanists
[ 8 minutes to read] What made me write this article was the pure hate I received on Freethinkers International in…
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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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Countries Leading the Way in Recognizing Humanist and Secular Values: Protecting Rights and Freedoms
[ 3 minutes to read] In a world where diverse beliefs and philosophies coexist, the recognition of humanist and secular values…
