Does the Quran Really Condemn Homosexuality? The Kugle Smackdown
Many of us have heard the silly claim that the account of Qawm Lut in the Quran is not about same sex behavior --...
Why ISIS is Not Islamic
The criteria that certain commentators use to insist on calling ISIS "Islamic" would also render the khawarij "Islamic." The same thing that made the...
Less “Critical Thinking,” More Rote Memorization
Modern cognitive scientists have realized that much of human intelligence is tied to memory. Their research is mostly in terms of "working memory," or...
The Cheap “Lack of Nuance” Dismissal
A Tip for Students
The laziest way to attack an argument is to claim that the argument missed this or that nuance or that the...
The “Science” of Happiness
Positive psychology, self-help, the science of happiness.
I recently watched a documentary called "Happy" about what brings people happiness and joy. The documentary interviewed many...
“Enlightened” Academic Discourse
It's kinda sad when the people who say they stand for an open discourse, free speech, academic inquiry, rational debate, etc., are the first...
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[VIDEO] Eddie of the Deen Show and Daniel Discuss Why Islam Is the Truth
https://youtu.be/W29cE6CUwn0
02.00 -- Why is Islam guidance and why did trying to seek truth in science and philosophy at Harvard lead to failure
09:40 -- Owen...