Reason

Miracles and Trauma

    “As for miracles, I will confess to you that I have not seen any miracle here, one of a blind man seeing, a paralyzed man walking, a sick man being healed before my eyes. But I have seen tho...

The Criminal Fate Worship

Last year, during the deadly fire in Mati, a popular website uploaded the ‘news’ of the rescue of an icon of the Virgin Mary, after personal intervention of… herself. Forgive my naiv...

The Foundations of Morality

Perhaps morality isn’t so complicated. Upon reflection, the foundations of morality are summed up in two simple sentences: I feel bad when I treat another poorly. I risk being treated poorly if ...

AAI Advisor, Narendra Nayak, on combating superstition in India

From the president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations (FIRA) & AAI advisor, Narendra Nayak: During the nine months from March to December 2020, we did not have much scope for act...

Fishers of humanity

Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ~ Matthew 4:19 If you’re an avid fisherman, you understand the importance of two things: If you want to catch them, you have to have the right lure, tech...