In 1804, Nigerian holy man Usman dan Fodio declared a jihad that killed thousands and toppled the Sultan of Gobir.
Most ‘Greats’ Doubted Religion
“Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world.”
“Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world.”
An All-Loving Killer Deity
The puzzle of an all-loving killer deity is no puzzle for science-minded freethinkers.
The puzzle of an all-loving killer deity is no puzzle for science-minded freethinkers.
Countless Centuries of Human Sacrifice
Live Science recently published a list of 25 cultures that employed human sacrifice “from prehistory to the 21st century.”
Live Science recently published a list of 25 cultures that employed human sacrifice “from prehistory to the 21st century.”
You Gotta Walk That Lonesome Valley
I'll be 91 in February. It may be my last birthday, or one of a final few, because my actuarial table is ticking away relentlessly.
I’ll be 91 in February. It may be my last birthday, or one of a final few, because my actuarial table is ticking away relentlessly.
There Is No ‘Divine Plan’
Churches proclaim that God created all living things as part of a divine plan. Why did he design a slaughterhouse?
Churches proclaim that God created all living things as part of a divine plan. Why did he design a slaughterhouse?
The Secular Vote Helped
“In red states and blue states, with religious voters and secular voters, wherever abortion was on the ballot, abortion rights disproportionately won.”
“In red states and blue states, with religious voters and secular voters, wherever abortion was on the ballot, abortion rights disproportionately won.”
Getting Through the Night Without Religion
Sinatra voiced contempt for most organized religion — and said he realized that speaking openly could hurt his singing career.
Sinatra voiced contempt for most organized religion — and said he realized that speaking openly could hurt his singing career.
Our Post-Christian Culture
Christianity simply has no functional reality in today's Western democracies – except for a fringe of intense believers.
Christianity simply has no functional reality in today’s Western democracies – except for a fringe of intense believers.
A Brilliant Skeptic Who Wrote Timeless Novels
Philosopher-author Nikos Kazantzakis left an indelible mark on the modern world.
Philosopher-author Nikos Kazantzakis left an indelible mark on the modern world.
Why Christianity Is Collapsing
Christianity is collapsing in Western democracies with astounding speed.
Christianity is collapsing in Western democracies with astounding speed.
Imaginary Gods
The Roman empire had a similar pantheon. Were the Greek and Roman gods anything but imaginary?
The Roman empire had a similar pantheon. Were the Greek and Roman gods anything but imaginary?
Cruel Birth Defects Disprove All-Loving God
Cruel birth defects hardly seem like the work of a “god of infinite love.”
Cruel birth defects hardly seem like the work of a “god of infinite love.”
“Devastating” Decline in Religious Practice Among Young Poles, Says Catholic Primate
Polish archbishop bans priests from receiving children in their homes
Polish archbishop bans priests from receiving children in their homes
Human Decency Moves Civilization Forward
Remember a semi-comic Cold War movie, “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming”?
Remember a semi-comic Cold War movie, “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming”?
The Forest Is My Church
A marvelous asset surrounds millions of Americans. Part of the public ignores it, but a significant group cherishes it. I’m talking about the lush forest covering vast regions, including eighty percent of my state, West Virginia.
A marvelous asset surrounds millions of Americans. Part of the public ignores it, but a significant group cherishes it. I’m talking about the lush forest covering vast regions, including eighty percent of my state, West Virginia.