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No religious revival, quiet or otherwise
Claims about a surge in young converts are wishful thinking based on no evidence.
Drinking wine in a time of war
The peace of winemaking is a sorely needed alternative to violent regimes warring in the name of God.
Godless time: Time for a secular calendar
Time is measured by scientific standards, so why do we still use a calendar based on religion?
Artemis II brings us one step closer to a Moon base, future missions to Mars
Is humanity ready to establish a sustained presence on the Moon?
The fertility industry in crisis
When fertility clinics make irreparable errors, what should happen to children born in the wrong family?
Secularism's third way
Does Eastern philosophy hold the answer to finding meaning in a godless world?
The colossal stupidity of war with Iran
An unwinnable war without a goal and with consequences for the world.
Judge Fred Biery: A defender of human rights and secularism
Judges like this one are America's last line of defense.
This is secular 40
Religion, for all its faults, gives life a sense of narrative.
The era of Mamdani
This isn't how politics normally goes in America.
The leading edge of social justice is secular
As the world gets less religious, it also becomes more moral.
The lure of the transcendent
We need a secular framework for human experiences of awe and deep meaning.