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Thinking Is Not a Crime
A safe space for Persian-speaking free-thinkers, atheists, agnostics and humanists around the world.
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Fingerprints in the Quran: Miracle or Hindsight?
Introduction Surah al-Qiyamah 75:4 is not about fingerprints; it is about resurrection. Yet the claim that the Quran “revealed the uniqueness of…
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Religious Thought, Religious Reformists, and the Enduring Problem of Evil
“I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.” (Old Testament…
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What Does “Kāfir” Really Mean?
“Well, it depends on how you define kāfir — in my opinion, a kāfir is someone who… and therefore Christians, Jews, and…
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RAHA is built on four principles, laid out in its constitution. An independent space for Persian speakers who see the world through reason and humanity; for conversation, articles, and fellowship — without judgment.
Grounded in reason and scientific evidence
Disbelief in God or the supernatural
Belief in the inherent worth of every human
The right to differing views, without fear
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The God Delusion
Evolutionary biologist and prominent critic of religion Richard Dawkins argues that the existence of God is…
Why I Am Not a Christian
In this classic essay collection, the British philosopher and Nobel laureate challenges the core beliefs of…
Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison
Political scientist Ahmet Kuru compares Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries historically to show how a long-standing alliance…
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