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The Complex Relationship between the Church and African States: Balancing Political Power, Human Rights, and Secularism

4 mn read The relationship between the church and African states has a long and complex history that dates back to the colonial era. During this time, European powers used Christianity as a tool of colonization, with missionaries playing a key role in spreading Christianity and Western values throughout Africa. The church was often complicit in the oppression and exploitation of Africans by colonial powers, with many missionaries promoting the idea of European superiority over Africans.

Written by Joseph Oduro May 9, 2023May 12, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Irrevocably Evil: Why Iranian society is secularizing itself from within

8 mn read It was the third day of protests in response to Mahsa Amini’s murder by Iranian police. Reading social media posts of that time, you could see that many activists are exciting people to join the nationwide protests. But as an atheist, what attracted my attention was the fact that some of them are explicitly suggesting […]

Written by atheify.com May 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

The Influence of White Evangelicals on Homophobia in Africa

2 mn read There have been reports of some American evangelical organizations and individuals working in Africa to spread their anti-LGBTQ and moral agenda. Some of these groups have been accused of funding and supporting campaigns that promote discrimination against LGBTQ individuals and advocating for laws that criminalize homosexuality. These efforts have often been criticized by human rights […]

Written by Joseph Oduro May 4, 2023May 6, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

The persecution of atheists and ex-Muslims in the Middle East and its implications for human rights and freedom of thought.

4 mn read The combination of stringent religious laws and conservative societal attitudes in many Middle Eastern countries have fostered an environment in which individuals who do not adhere to religious beliefs are often subject to discrimination, persecution, and prosecution. It is imperative for the global community to continue exerting pressure on Middle Eastern governments to uphold fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression and belief and ensure the safeguarding of non-believers’ liberties.

Written by Moe Abboodi April 8, 2023April 9, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Bill Maher: “Atheists are the fasted growing religious group in the US”

< 1 mn read In a recent episode of his show, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the famous comedian, political commentator, and television host, Bill Maher, declared that atheists are the fastest-growing “religious group” in the United States. According to Maher, over one-third of the US population identifies as “none” when asked about their religious affiliation, and atheism is […]

Written by The Secular Underground Network April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

The crime of Islamic militias in Iraq against Atheist and other minorities

2 mn read Iraq has long been a battleground for conflicts, wars, and terrorist activities. These conflicts have had severe consequences for the country’s minorities, including atheists and members of the LGBT community. The rise of Islamic militias and radical Islamic groups has led to an increase in violence and persecution against these minority groups, forcing many to flee the country or hide their identities for fear of retribution.

Written by Moe Abboodi February 25, 2023March 12, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

International Day of Social Justice: How far have we come in eradicating social injustices?

3 mn read All across the globe we see the human impact of the refugee crisis as well as the human cost of ongoing racial inequalities and injustices, where we have disparities in access to healthcare and voting rights are all acts of social injustices.

Written by Joseph Oduro February 20, 2023February 23, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Religious Freedom in Afghanistan 2023

< 1 mn read The Taliban’s harsh enforcement of its religious interpretation violates the freedom of religion or belief of religious minorities, women, members of the LGBTQI+ community, Afghans with different interpretation of Islam, and Afghans who don’t follow any religion.

Written by Sohail Rahaa February 4, 2023February 5, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Looking to further your studies abroad? Check out this list of available scholarships!

3 mn read According to our research, there are a number of government scholarships available to international students from developing nations. Upon admission to one of these scholarships, obtaining a student visa is almost assured.

Written by Moe Abboodi February 2, 2023February 5, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Restrictions imposed by the Taliban group on women’s education and work in Afghanistan.

3 mn read Seeing tearful eyes and disappointed faces and a heart full of pain of all these girls and women deprived of education, who are no longer allowed to go to universities, hurts the hearts of thousands of people who believe in human freedom and equal rights for women and men in different parts of the world.

Written by Kaihan Broomand February 1, 2023February 12, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

International Day for Education, 2023: An introspection of the developments made in ensuring equal access to education for all.

4 mn read Lack of women’s rights has been an issue plaguing the world since the beginning of humanity. It has affected many women and men in every experience imaginable. Women suffer through exclusion and lack of opportunities in politics, domestic abilities and education. Since education is the basis of any achievement, it can be studied to show […]

Written by Joseph Oduro January 24, 2023February 23, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Gun rights: An overview of the moral argument of Pro-Gun advocates.

3 mn read Human evolution has created a primitive instinct in nature to procure any defensive mechanism. This is not just with humans. Plants and other animals alike developed over time a protective means to shield them from danger. When living organisms sense danger, they are either prone to act offensively or camouflage within their environment. Unlike other […]

Written by Joseph Oduro January 23, 2023January 26, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

Separation of religions from politics and Governments is the only solution for Peaceful life and humanity.

2 mn read It doesn’t matter if I am a secularist, atheist or theist. Nietzsche has an article called “the courage to live”. In that article, it is claimed that the brave are the people who remove God from their lives and live freely. But from my point of view, it is not necessary for God to be […]

Written by SdNmHi December 25, 2022December 26, 2022

Secular News

Examples of Taliban crimes against women in the last two months:

4 mn read The misbehavior and crimes of the Taliban against women have increased sharply in the last few months. This Islamist terrorist group has subjected women and girls to violence in the different regions of Afghanistan. Among these women are those who have been arrested for protesting the regime since the fall of Kabul. A number of […]

Written by Kaihan Broomand October 2, 2022April 9, 2023

Secular opinions and columns

What I learned from a French philosopher

2 mn read After 2 months away from my studies; It’s been a few days since I started reading the lovely and unique novel “Unconsciousness” by Xavier Kermant for the 13th time, of course, this time with a philosophical approach.In reviewing this powerful work, I have paid more attention to the analysis of writing concepts in the form […]

Written by Mujib August 8, 2022August 21, 2022

Personal stories

#InMemoriam: Wish you were here, Sarah Hegazi

2 mn read Gone but not forgotten In the east of Toronto’s downtown, visitors will find a buzzing neighborhood called the Church and Wellesley Village. This area, located on Church Street and Wellesley Street East, is the city’s LGBTQ district. Just north of the intersection that forms the center of the neighborhood, is the 519 community center. In […]

Written by Rashid Minhas May 30, 2022October 16, 2022

Secular opinions and columns

EXPLAINER: The Islamic world was urbane, secular and in some cases democratic. What happened?

5 mn read Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

“Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in his heyday” by Doc Kazi is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

Written by Rashid Minhas May 28, 2022October 16, 2022

Secular opinions and columns

Religion is not the enemy, extremism is

4 mn read Modern day Secularism Secularism is freedom of religion. In a free and democratic society, people are unrestricted from practicing their beliefs, whether religious or areligious. Provided, of course, you are not hurting anyone when practicing your beliefs. That is why the First Amendment of the United States constitution says that “Congress shall make no law […]

Written by Rashid Minhas May 9, 2022October 16, 2022

Secular News

The Taliban Group Suffocate Afghan Women’s Justice Voice

4 mn read Report on Taliban recent war crimes in Kabul One week ago, the Taliban arrested some protesting women, who stood against this group’s wrong policies in Kabul city. Parwana Ibrahimkhail is one of these women. She is a girl who did not have a father and was raised by her mother. She has one brother, who […]

Written by Chinar February 13, 2022April 9, 2023

Secular News

Muslim teacher’s removal for wearing hijab only a long line of bigotry against minorities in French Canada

3 mn read Muslim-Canadian Fatemeh Anvari’s world was turned upside down last week. The Quebecer was reassigned from her role as a third grade teacher. This was in response to her refusing to take off her hijab. Parents found out about her reassignment in a letter sent by her school, the Chelsea Elementary School. Condemnation soon followed. “The parents […]

Written by Rashid Minhas December 12, 2021December 12, 2021

Tag: Humanism

The Complex Relationship between the Church and African States: Balancing Political Power, Human Rights, and Secularism

Irrevocably Evil: Why Iranian society is secularizing itself from within

The Influence of White Evangelicals on Homophobia in Africa

The persecution of atheists and ex-Muslims in the Middle East and its implications for human rights and freedom of thought.

Bill Maher: “Atheists are the fasted growing religious group in the US”

The crime of Islamic militias in Iraq against Atheist and other minorities

International Day of Social Justice: How far have we come in eradicating social injustices?

Religious Freedom in Afghanistan 2023

Looking to further your studies abroad? Check out this list of available scholarships!

Restrictions imposed by the Taliban group on women’s education and work in Afghanistan.

International Day for Education, 2023: An introspection of the developments made in ensuring equal access to education for all.

Gun rights: An overview of the moral argument of Pro-Gun advocates.

Separation of religions from politics and Governments is the only solution for Peaceful life and humanity.

Examples of Taliban crimes against women in the last two months:

What I learned from a French philosopher

#InMemoriam: Wish you were here, Sarah Hegazi

EXPLAINER: The Islamic world was urbane, secular and in some cases democratic. What happened?

Religion is not the enemy, extremism is

The Taliban Group Suffocate Afghan Women’s Justice Voice

Muslim teacher’s removal for wearing hijab only a long line of bigotry against minorities in French Canada

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