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What Does “Kāfir” Really Mean?
“Well, it depends on how you define kāfir — in my opinion, a kāfir is someone who… and therefore Christians, Jews, and others are not kāfirs.”…
Who is an Atheist? Conceptual Clarification, Philosophical Approaches, and the Thoughts of New Atheism
Who is an Atheist? Conceptual Clarification, Philosophical Approaches, and the Thoughts of New Atheism The term “atheist” has undergone numerous definitions and interpretations throughout history. Derived…
?What is God
“When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way. So I stole…
Are Religious Laws About Women Just?
When we talk about justice, we usually have a simple image in mind: laws that apply equally to everyone, without discrimination, without exceptions, without predetermined assumptions.…
Is There Real Freedom of Belief in Iran?
Freedom of belief is one of the most fundamental human rights — the right to think freely about God, the meaning of life, ethics, and one’s…
The Accusation of Irreligion: A Punishment That Precedes the Courtroom
In contemporary Iran, physical or emotional harm does not require a formal judicial verdict. Often, it is sufficient for a label to be affixed to one’s…