The Red Wave never happened, and left-leaning seculars are generally very happy about this considering what might have happened. But for some, this is not just from a political standpoint concerning hot potatoes
I have just finished a foreword for a book of debate openers and other essays for prolific atheist author John W. Loftus. His voluminous and impressive back catalog covers the whole gamut of
The Gaia spacecraft, launched in 2013 by the European Space Agency, has the job of precisely mapping billions of stars. Its wealth of data provides the diet for many scientists looking for any
New UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, incurred the wrath of opposition parties, environmentalists, many in his own party, members of the UK public, and other global leaders when he announced that he was
CW: Sexual assault and harassment Over the years, Scientology has skillfully avoided open challenge, often operating in clandestine ways, well under the radar. But there is no escaping the bright lights and media
The Fall is a thoroughly problematic theological mechanism at the best of times. But if you combine it with other terrible concepts and events, it looks even more incoherent. Most understandings of God
It has been a matter of days since Rishi Sunak took the helm of the good ship Britannia, hoping to keep a politically sinking ship afloat. What can we learn from the short
A Washington Post opinion piece titled "America’s religious divide isn’t really about religion" looks at the intersection of politics and religion—much of what we concern ourselves with here
For those looking at British politics from the outside, the short but chaotic leadership of now-former PM Liz Truss must be baffling. A brief in-country explainer may help. The previously-resigned Prime Minister Boris
It seems only weeks ago that we reported the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. That's because it was only weeks ago—six, to be exact. Less than two months into
I didn't know that Selma Blair, who has been very open about her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, was on Dancing With the Stars, so I was surprised when I heard that
At the moment, six weeks seems an eternity in UK politics. Six weeks is how long Liz Truss has been at the helm. And what a squall it is that is battering her