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Holy Horrors: Here are the major Christian Vs Christian bloodbaths

Throughout Europe, the number of wars, expulsions, massacres, and executions that accompanied the Reformation are beyond counting.

Are Religious Dictatorships a Good Idea?

The addiction to religious fantasy and delusion in Catholicism – which erupt in worship and ritual – is alarming.

The endless absurdities of religion

It’s often said that everyone should respect the "great truths" contained in all faiths. If you see any, please let me know.

AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before

AI algorithms have begun helping astronomers tame massive data sets and discover new knowledge about the universe.

Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis?

We will not make progress until we address the factor that corporate structures want us to ignore: the rapid expansion of human population.

On Taking the “No-Risk Bet” and Believing in God

Betting the only life you have on a doubtful proposition just because the odds seem to be intimidating doesn’t really make sense.

God and Horrendous Suffering

If we think exclusively in terms of probabilities, the more horrendous suffering that exists, the less probable an omni-everything God exists.

Aren’t Atheists Afraid of Death and Dying?

Most atheists I know think speculation on an afterlife is as pointless as speculation on a "beforelife" would be.

Declining population and GDP growth

A declining population can bring about changes that reduce unemployment, increase wages, and lead to a larger real GDP per capita.

The history of white Christian Nationalism

The malignant effects of such ideologies are being intensely felt – as manifested in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

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