How Islamic Are the Malaysian Blasphemy Laws?
In today’s age, though many people feel an urge to seek a higher purpose in life, or to…
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Scientific Misconduct: Can Religion Help?
Ernst Haeckel was a German biologist who played an important role in promoting Darwinian evolution in Germany. He…
Why Ayyan Hirsi Ali is Wrong About Islam and Women
In this series of short articles, ‘Snapshot,’ we tackle common misconceptions about religion, in particular the Islamic faith,…
What Sam Harris Needs to Know About Islam | Snapshot
In this series of short articles, ‘Snapshot,’ we tackle common misconceptions about religion, in particular the Islamic faith,…
Are Religion and Science at War? Only in Jerry Coyne’s Mind
It was just before Christmas, so Jerry Coyne’s latest article “Yes There is a War Between Science and…
Can A Rational Religion Encourage Punishment for Those Who Leave it? | Snapshot
In this new series of short articles, ‘Snapshot,’ we tackle common misconceptions about religion, in particular the Islamic…
Are We All Atheists? A Response to Ricky Gervais
Many prominent atheists, such as Richard Dawkins and Ricky Gervais, object to the existence of God with the…
Carl Woese: Legendary Biologist Calls Out Atheists in Final Interview
You may not have heard of Carl Woese, but he’s one of the most famous names in modern…
The Anthropic Principle, Dismantled
It is no secret that the Universe looks finely tuned for life. This is a problem for atheists…
Meccan Capitalism & The Economic Revolution of Islam
Introduction In 1930, Max Weber published his influential analysis of modern economic history, entitled The Protestant Ethic and…