Thou Shalt Not Require Religious Principles in Public Schools
Religiously inspired laws are both unconstitutional and against the will of the people. We must vigorously resist legislators’ attempts to impose them, at all levels.
Public philosophy in defense of democracy
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 an effort to combat religious nationalism and religious extremism, to promote freedom of conscience by giving it a robust defense for our times, and to inspire people who want to think and talk about the various things it means to be human. This is philosophy for the public at the intersection of politics and religion.
Abortion and Religious Freedom
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.
Built on a Foundation of LIES: Christian Nationalism is dangerous bunk
In addition to being religiously wrong, a corruption of patriotism, founded on deceptions, and a violation of the Constitution’s protection of freedom of (and from) religion, Christian Nationalism also undermines the very purpose of governments.
Organizations defending the Separation of Church and State, fighting Christian Nationalism
Here are some of the organizations I know that are in the fight. If you know others, please mention them in the comments.
I am glad you are here!
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.