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Why was Wes Moore in prison? What was Wes Moore’s sentence? For the other Wes Moore, prison was his future thanks to his part in a jewelry story robbery that ended in murder. Author Wes Moore visits Wes in prison to learn how their lives took such different directions. Read on to learn more about Wes Moore, prison, and denial.
What is atheist morality? Can morality exist without religion? Atheist morality is the idea that we don’t need God or religion to explain or dictate our morality. In fact, morality without religion is a natural part of the human experience and is more genuine and effective without religious guidelines. Read more about atheist morality and how morality can exist without religion.
What are the effects of religion on children? Why is promoting religious ideals harmful when it comes to children and religion? When it comes to children and religion, Dawkins makes it clear that children cannot have religious beliefs, and it is inappropriate to force children into religion. Though parents often pass on religious traditions, there are some reasons why it doesn’t work. Read more about children and religion below.
What is kin altruism? Where does it come from and why is it an important part of natural selection. Kin altruism is the idea that we behave more favorably towards those to whom we are related. Proponents of religion claim that without an all-powerful creator, human beings wouldn’t know how to show kindness or affection. But kin altruism may have actually developed as a part of natural selection. Read more about kin altruism and why it’s an important part of evolution.
Is religion dangerous? How does religion inevitably lead to religious violence and hatred? Religious hatred and religious violence have long been a part of human history. So Richard Dawkins poses the question in The God Delusion: is religion dangerous? Keep reading to answer the question “is religion dangerous?”
What is Darwinian morality? How can evolution help explain things like morals, kindness, and love? Darwinian morality is the idea that kindness and love are a part of our evolutionary process. Altruism would have been a beneficial quality in early humans, ones they would’ve wanted to pass down to offspring. Read more about Darwinian morality below.
Do you want to know how to get past trauma? Do you struggle to live with unthinkable memories? There is no right way when it comes to dealing with trauma. But if you can learn how to get past trauma, you will take back your power and know you can rely on your own strength to get you through the hard times. Keep reading for advice on how to get past trauma from Rachel Hollis’s own, personal experiences.
Why did the United States invade Iraq in 2003? Were the IC officials correct that the government was stockpiling WMDs in Iraq? In 2002, when the United States government was considering invading Iraq, top officials suspected that the enemy government was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in Iraq. The IC was tasked with evaluating the evidence. Keep reading to find out if they ever uncovered WMDs in Iraq.
What are some religious violence examples? How do they prove why religious and violence are related? Religious violence causes people to act irrationally and violently in the name of religion. These four religious violence examples are all instances where people committed heinous acts. Keep reading for several religious violence examples.
What does “religion is immoral” mean? Are there any moral or ethical issues with religion? Many people wonder if religion is immoral. Some believe that the power religious institutions exert over people and the control over their daily lives makes religion immoral. Keep reading to find out if religion is immoral.