Beginning in the mid-20th century, Western intellectuals began dismantling the concept of objective truth. Postmodern philosophy insisted that truth is…
Few figures in modern intellectual life are as polarizing — and as paradoxical — as Sam Harris. As one of…
Editor’s Note: When asked why, after thousands of years and millions of words, he felt that the world needed still…
“Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge,…
The highly regarded Pew Research Center has released its latest analysis of the religious beliefs of Americans and consequently acquired…
Ryan Burge is a data analyst who synthesizes information about religion and politics in the United States. He publishes his…
The most extraordinary letter received here in 2021 (or perhaps in the last five years) was a response to an…
Headlines earlier this summer pointed to gains among mainline Protestants in numbers not seen for decades. Findings released by the…
Note to reader: I submitted this article to Richard Dawkins prior to publication. His response: “I read it. Hated it.”…
