The Limits of Free Speech
For fear of a “Clash of Civilizations”, the Western world increasingly backs down on human rights, and freedom of speech in particular.
Censorship and self-censorship in the 21st century
Censorship and self-censorship have become the preferred way to manage diversities of culture, religion and opinion.
A Europe without blasphemy is back in the middle ages
Where do European leaders really stand on the right to offend? For without that, there is no such thing as free speech.
Freedom of speech as the second pillar of freethought
What should the reaction of open or liberal societies be to the assault we experience on the principles on which they are based?
Freethinkers are right to contend that religion deserves to be criticized
Some people think religion has no real influence on what happens in the world. This group is composed of believers and unbelievers alike.
Religion has to be subjected to criticism
The attempt to argue that the evil sides of religion are simply “not religious” is not convincing. Religion has to be subjected to criticism.
Biblical Violence and Modern Legal Practice
Is it likely that Deuteronomy 13 still has a degree of influence on our penal law, for instance in clauses about blasphemy?
Biblical Terrorism: The Story of Phinehas
We learn from the story of Phinehas that not only organized but also unorganized religion poses challenges we have to meet.
The Bible on Apostasy
A good place to start on the scriptural foundations of violence in the Bible is with Deuteronomy 13:1-3 (punishment of apostates).
Criticism of religion as the first pillar of freethought
The two elements of critique of religion and predilection for free speech adequately sum up the movement for freethought.
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