What really makes abortion restrictions immoral is that they violate vital freedoms including freedom of conscience and freedom of religion.

The existence of degrees of im/permissibility of killing makes it clear that in truth we do not accept rules like, “Thou shalt not kill,” in their literal sense. Such overly simplistic formulations leave out important factors and pretend there is an absolute answer where absolutes are usually impossible. In other words, details and circumstances matter in moral judgements.

A list of books on Christian Nationalism. Let me know if there is something I should add here!

People around the country and around the world are mobilizing to face the threat to democracy and decency posed by Christian Nationalism, and to defend the idea that governments should stay out of the religion business.

Here are some of podcasts I know that are in the fight. If you know others, please mention them in the comments

Christian Nationalists are ignorant, dangerous, immoral, and ready to use any means to win, with no regard for truth, consistency, humility, or justice.

Here are some of the organizations I know that are in the fight. If you know others, please mention them in the comments.

Freedom of religion is under threat—in the United States and around the world—from religious nationalists, religious extremists, theocrats, fascists, and others, including the merely greedy who pursue their own selfish interests by manipulating the masses through religion.

This blog is a small effort to combat religious nationalism and religious extremism, to promote freedom of conscience, and to be a safe haven for like-minded folks who want to think and talk about what it means to be human.