Luke Douglas was being groomed to be a leader of the Christian fundamentalism movement, learn how he transformed instead into a progressive activist.
Yes, There Is a War between Science and Religion
It’s not just hyperbole or clickbait shorthand, the war between science and religion is real. But can they be mutually exclusive?
The Mountains Are Calling
Why Americans need to stand our ground and get our hands dirty for public lands.
Here’s How Islamic Extremism and the Far-Right Feed off Each Other
There are two vastly opposing spheres of political thought, but Islamic extremism and the far-right actually need each other to survive, to keep on hating each other. Here’s how.
Alabama Says Yes to Church Police Force
In Alabama, the Senate has okayed a police force with “all the powers of law enforcement” to protect a church of 4,000. Should be fine.
The Blurst of Reddit: When God Created Animals … and Made Me Cynical
Whoever it was that said, “When something can be defined, it loses meaning,” probably wasn’t referencing Reddit. Hooray for the Blurst!
Why Faith Cannot Save Us
Matthew Neff looks at the world’s religions and questions the very core of each: blind faith and belief without doubt or reason or proof.
Letter to America: Loss of Faith
Australian Roger Pugh in his latest “Letter to America” talks about the impact religion and faith has on the American political landscape and papal endorsements.
Why Gun Control Alone Can’t Stop Violence
David Neff examines how religious beliefs that preach “a world in moral decline” and an “us versus them” mentality where only they will be saved is spawning zealotry and violence among otherwise peaceful ranks.
We Are Our Own Too-Forgiving Gods: Humanity Is a Body, and the Body Hurts All Over.
In response to recent events (e.g., Mizzou, Kenya, Beirut, Paris), John S. Blake reminds us that all of humanity is one collective body.