Why the West Lost the War on Terror
On the anniversary of September 11th, we examine how and why the West made tragic mistakes in the struggle against Islamic extremism.
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Hindu Nationalism – Hindutva – & Rising Violence Against India’s Christians
Hindu Nationalism, Hindutva, is rising in India. The PM is a member of extremist organisation RSS, and violence against religious minorities is celebrated.
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Ilhan Omar and the Vicarious Redemption of White Allies
Ilhan Omar's controversial remarks about Israel call to mind Christopher Hitchens' commentary on vicarious redemption. The idea that one can be cleansed of sin by making others suffer.
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Interview with Ibrahim Abdallah – Muslimish Co-Founder
Ibrahim Abdallah is the co-founder of Muslimish. In this interview he discusses his stance on religion, how Muslimish facilitates a safe environment for Muslims and ex-Muslims, blasphemy laws and threats to free speech. This interview has been edited for clarity. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What is your current stance towards religion? How does this impact your personal […]
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New York Terror Attack Suspect Plotted for Weeks, Authorities Say
Attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov had plotted for weeks before carrying out what is New York's deadliest terror attack since 9/11.
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Reza Aslan Is Wrong. Islamist Terrorism & White Nationalism Should Alarm Us All
Reza Aslan claims that people's concerns about Islamist terrorism are overreactions compared to concerns about other safety risks. Numbers say otherwise.
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Terrorism, Lone Wolves, and Double Standards: Why Definitions Matter
In light of the Las Vegas shootings, is it possible to define terrorism in a way that avoids double standards and arbitrariness?
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Interview with Cynthia Todd Quam – President of ‘End of the Line Humanists’
Scott Jacobsen interviews Cynthia Todd Quam (President and founder of 'End of the Line Humanists', and writer and poet) on all things humanism.
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Interview – Rev. Dr. Paul Knupp, Jr on Humanist Activism
Rev. Dr. Paul Knupp, Jr. is the Co-Founder & President of the Humanist Society of Iowa. He is a Chaplain for the American Humanist Association and trained in theology and psychological dynamics. Here we discuss some of his work and background and thinking.
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Homegrown Arab: Choosing a Positive Identity in a Time of Populism
This is the time when identity politics and identity policing can prove noxious. Populist and nationalist movements are not the answer.
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