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Season 46
This is a modified version of an article that originally appeared in The Free Press under the title "The Golden Age of Humanity? We're Living in It."…
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The United States: Whither?
Season 46
Ronald A. Lindsay examines competing narratives about American history and identity ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary, arguing that both …
1 week ago
'Cultural Christian'? So what?
Season 46
Richard Dawkins argues that calling himself a "cultural Christian" reflects his upbringing in English Christian traditions, literature, and music—not…
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In This Issue June/July 2026 -The U.S.: Where It's Been, Where It Is, Where It Should Go
Season 45
Ronald A. Lindsay previews the June July 2026 issue of Free Inquiry, The U.S.: Where It's Been, Where It Is, Where It Should Go, Free Inquiry 46.4.
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Speaker Mike Johnson: Ideologue and Hypocrite
Season 46
Ronald A. Lindsay criticizes Mike Johnson for distorting the constitutional principle of separation of church and state by arguing that religion may …
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When, If at All, Are Assassinations Justified?
Season 46
Ronald A. Lindsay argues that while assassination can be morally justified under extreme conditions—such as in the case of a dictator like Adolf Hitl…
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Trump vs. the Pope: Not Much to Choose From
Season 46
Donald Trump and Pope Leo may appear to represent opposing moral visions, but Ronald A. Lindsay argues that both promote deeply flawed and unjustifia…
1 month ago
Anti-Semitism Is Not the Principal Reason Israel Is Losing Support
Season 46
Ronald A. Lindsay argues that declining support for Israel is not primarily driven by anti-Semitism but by growing concern over the policies and acti…
1 month, 1 week ago
Reaching for the Stars, But Mired in Oppressive Fantasies
Season 45
As scientific progress reaches new heights—exemplified by the Artemis II mission—Ronald A. Lindsay contrasts these achievements with the persistent i…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Autonomy, Empathy, and Moral Inquiry amid Algorithmic AI
Season 46
Algorithmic AI and hypernudging technologies are reshaping human experience by subtly influencing autonomy, empathy, and the way we inquire, often op…
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