God
If there is no God, can anything be objectively good?
Apart from divine authority, is there an ethical basis for right and wrong?
The nomological argument for the existence of God
Regularities, which we associate with laws of nature, require an explanation.
Did Einstein believe in God?
Here's what Einstein meant when he spoke of cosmic dice and the "secrets of the Ancient One".
Turns out those aren’t the apostle St James’s bones after all
Research shows that bone fragments of Jesus's (possible) brother belong to someone else.
Is there life after death?
Is death the final frontier? We ask scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders about life after death.
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Pattern recognition influences religious belief, according to new study
Christians and Muslims that pick out unconscious patterns are more likely to believe in a god.
Has science made religion useless?
Placing science and religion at opposite ends of the belief spectrum is to ignore their unique purposes.
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Ask an atheist: Does the universe have a purpose?
All that matters is the here and now.
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What are the chances that God is actually good?
Philosophy professor James Sterba revives a very old argument.
U.S. court approval of ‘IM GOD’ license plate is a victory for atheists
A federal court ruled that the state of Kentucky was wrong to deny a man's request for a personalized license plate reading "IM GOD." Here's why that's a win against atheist discrimination.
Why America’s Christian foundation is a myth
A new book by constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel takes on Christian nationalism.
Yet another American divide: ‘crunk’ vs ‘bible studies’
How deep are America's cultural fault lines? Depends on which data you crunch.
Why secular humanism can do what atheism can’t
Atheism doesn't offer much beyond non-belief, can secular humanism fill the gaps?
5 philosophy jokes that will actually teach you something
Jokes so cheesy even French philosophers will love them.
There are 2 types of god. Only one is within the boundary of science.
Does God exist? The answer rests outside the "normal" boundaries of science.
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God is not a man with a beard on a throne in the clouds
Symbols are often used to help people get an idea of higher, often ineffable, truths.
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Why sexuality and spirituality belong together
Comedian Pete Holmes details his struggle with faith, sex, and God.
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Atheism is inconsistent with science, says Dartmouth physicist Marcelo Gleiser
Is it saying too much to say something doesn't exist when you have no evidence either way?
4 major religions with anarchist roots
Surprisingly, many of the world's most popular religions have a lot to do with anarchy.
What Einstein meant by ‘God does not play dice’
Einstein's God is infinitely superior but impersonal and intangible, subtle but not malicious. He is also firmly determinist.
3 pieces of historical evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here's what we know.
10 atheist quotes that will make you question religion
From psychology to neuroscience, what we believe is not nearly as relevant as why we do.
What should we do with all of those empty churches?
Thousands of churches are left behind every year in America.
Why spiritualizing the cosmos is a disservice to science and religion
Where is God? Michelle Thaller lays out a cosmic view of religion, science, and the human condition.
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How trying to solve death makes life, here and now, worse
Maybe we should stop worrying about what happens after we die, and make the best of what we have on earth right now.
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Jordan Peterson’s 5 most controversial ideas, explained
Jordan Peterson is one of the most controversial public figures in recent years. Here's a recap of some of his ideas.
The final mysterians
Michael Shermer responds to the discussion over his article, "Will Science Ever Solve the Mysteries of Consciousness, Free Will and God?"
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