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historyforatheists.com
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| | | | | Alec Ryrie, Unbelievers - An Emotional History of Doubt (William Collins, 2019) 262 pp. We unbelievers are often mentioned in passing in histories of religion, but there are only a few works of history that focus on those of us who reject religion or who never held religious beliefs at all. This one is by a scholar who is a Christian, but one who strives to give a balanced and nuanced view of how various modern Western strains of unbelief... Read More Read More | |
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theimaginativeconservative.org
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| | | | | By and large the educated elites in the Western world today are without religious belief and often animated by a "culture of repudiation," keen to banish old ideas of the sacred from public life and to remake the institutions and structures of civil society so as to reflect their own liberated lifestyle. (essay by Sir Roger Scruton) | |
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www.markrkelly.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The text provides an extensive list of books and authors, focusing on science, philosophy, and related fields. It highlights key themes such as the role of science in understanding the universe, the evolution of human existence, the conflict between science and religion, and the pursuit of meaning in life. Authors like Carl Sagan, Edward O. Wilson, and Michael Shermer are emphasized for their contributions to these themes. The text also includes a personal note from the author, mentioning their background and website, which appears to be a blog or database related to science fiction awards and literature. | |
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www.presidency.ucsb.edu
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text outlines a comprehensive policy platform focused on economic justice, healthcare, education, and social welfare. It emphasizes tax reform to benefit working families, curbing corporate abuses, expanding social programs like the minimum wage and Medicaid, and addressing systemic inequality. Key areas include: 1) Tax code reform to increase corporate and wealthy taxes while supporting middle-class families. 2) Strengthening labor rights and protections for workers, including fair wages and benefits. 3) Expanding access to healthcare through Medicaid, community health centers, and a public option. 4) Increasing the minimum wage and ensuring equal pay for women. 5) Investing in affordable housing, education, and infrastructure. 6) ... | ||