Every Easter Tradition Is Stolen and I Think That's Beautiful
Every easter tradition you know (the name, the bunny, the eggs, the date) was stolen from somewhere older. Here's the wild, true history.
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Ask GM: I’m Afraid My Kids Will Become Religious to Rebel Against Me
Worried your kids become religious just to rebel? Courtney Heard explores the psychology of teenage rebellion and why your atheist parenting is still working.
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Hundreds of Complaints From U.S. Troops Say Commanders Are Framing War as God’s Plan
Complaints from troops allege commanders framed war with Iran as God’s plan. Here’s why that signals dangerous theocratic rot in the U.S. military.
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Amanda Frances Called Her Church a Cult on RHOBH. She Was Right.
Amanda Frances church controversy: why Amanda Frances was right to call her former church a cult, and what RHOBH exposed about how mainstream Christianity hides religious abuse.
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Atheist Parent at a Christian Wedding: Your Survival Guide
Atheist parent at a Christian wedding? Here’s how to survive the church service, set boundaries, dodge awkward religious pressure, and show up for your kid without losing your mind.
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The Phantom Pew: Why Your Brain Still Feels Like It’s In Church (Part 1)
Religious trauma syndrome can leave fear, shame, and guilt wired into your nervous system long after deconstruction. Here’s why your brain still feels in church.
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Ask GM: My Atheist Daughter Wants a Christian Wedding (And I'm Losing My Mind)
What do you do when your atheist daughter wants a Christian wedding? A raw, research-backed look at identity threat, family systems, moral psychology, and how to survive a church ceremony without losing your mind, or your daughter.
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How to Talk to Your Religious Parents About Your Atheism (Without Starting World War III) - Part 1
Talk to your religious parents about atheism. Here’s how to prepare, protect your sanity, and avoid emotional fallout. Part 1.
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10 Religious Arguments That Are Actually Hilarious
Ten classic religious arguments dissected with sarcasm, logic, and zero fear of hellfire. A field guide to atheist humour.
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Lying to Your Kids: The Seductive Comfort of Heaven
An atheist mom faces the hardest parenting question: what happens after death? Without lying to your kids, A funny, honest guide to talking to kids about heaven, grief, and reality.
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10 Phrases Religious People Use That Sound Loving But Are Actually Manipulative
Discover 10 common religious phrases that sound loving but can actually be manipulative. A sharp, humorous look at church language and emotional control.
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The Role of Science in Shaping Atheist Beliefs
Atheists all love science, right? Maybe not!
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