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Is There Another Way to Discover the Truth than by Free Discussion?

Many people (including the Pope) think that if speech is left free, false views will generally be more easily adopted than true ones.

Are we alone? If not, why hasn’t anyone dropped by Earth for a visit?

Are humans the only technological civilization that exists currently in the cosmos, or are we one of many?

Holy Horrors: A Grim Pattern

When religion is the ruling force in a society, it produces horror. The stronger the supernatural beliefs, the worse the inhumanity.

People Are Not Being Insulted for Having a Religion

If, under the mantle of political correctness, it were possible to dispose of religious criticism, the social costs would be enormous.

Evidence About Jesus is Weaker than You Might Think

As antiquities scholarship improves, it becomes increasingly clear that the origins of Christianity are convoluted, and not very coherent.

It’s a Free Country, Not a Christian Nation

The religious references in the Declaration are deistic: it’s clear that the references are not to the revealed God of Christianity.

The Deontological and Utilitarian Justifications for Free Speech

All new ideas were, in a way, won over hurt feelings, shattered worldviews – all new ideas generated resistance and opposition.

How will we Interact in the Future?

Science and technology are converging in a way that makes even the most ridiculous sounding scenario viable - and at great speed.

Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything

Of all the things which are candidates for the "next big thing", I have no doubts about what will be the biggest: artificial intelligence.

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.

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