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Want to know how cultural imperialism works? Check out the game plan, conveniently laid out in a colorful infographic.
You can make cultural imperialism so...
Liberalism’s Hypocrisy on “Free” Sex
The lawyer of the families suing to obtain the clinic owner's DNA made this interesting claim, “It’s a fundamental right to know where you...
The Hadith on “Non-Muslim Minorities”
This is a translation of a hadith that is being circulated that requires closer attention:
“Beware! Whoever is cruel and harsh to a non-Muslim minority,...
Don’t Be a Literalist About Human Rights!
"Who says a scholar, mufassir of the Quran like Tabari knows more about what the Quran means and understands more of it than anyone...
Turkey Coup Headline Generator
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BREAKING NEWS: Turkey Outlaws Human Rights in Wake of Coup
BREAKING NEWS: Turkey Suspends Basic Freedoms and Human Dignity in...
Spreading Religion vs. Spreading Human Rights
Believe it or not, there is not much difference between -
1. Politically liberal Western powers who want to use military and diplomatic strength to...
Questions About Democracy You’re Not Supposed to Ask
Question you're not supposed to ask: What is it about democracy that guarantees or is even conducive to just governance?
This is an important question...
There is No “Pluralism” in Science
Islam, Pluralism, and Tolerance
When it comes to certain fields, there is no such concept as pluralism. In science, for example, it is assumed that...
The Right Kind of Free Speech in Islam
I have often critiqued the notion of free speech in my writing and defended the notion that some speech should be restricted and that,...
The Logic of Patriarchy
One of the things I never understood about the idea of patriarchy that feminism opposes is this: why would men throughout history across numerous...
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