Tag Archives: political science

SCOTUS: Christians can monopolize “short” prayers in city halls (Don’t worry non-Christians, it’s no big deal)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court ruled that short prayers lead by “chaplains of the month” (in other words, civilians) do not violate the separation of church and state, even if those prayers are strictly Christian. By the same vein, those prayers … Continue reading →

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Where are the Christian suicide bombers? Actually, closer than you think

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Robert Pape’s book Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism (2005) (I cannot recommend this book enough!!) is, arguably, to date the most extensive survey of suicide terrorism. In it, Pape argues that the general agreement that suicide terrorism … Continue reading →

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9 books for the thinking atheists’ summer reading list

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Because there seems to be at least a small correlation between non-belief in supernatural agencies and interest in physical sciences, I want to present you all with a list of science-based books from my own specialty–political science. Although my field … Continue reading →

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My Muslim friend on evolution: “What’s evolution?”

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Many who’ve read my blog might be surprised to discover that I live with two ultra religious Muslims. One hails from Afghanistan and is pursuing his undergraduate studies, and the other comes from Algeria, where he received a M.S. in … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe in god? Run for president!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

I got my undergraduate degree in Political Science. Thus, much of my professional network is made up of elected officials and people vying for office. I also have a lot of other atheist friends and acquaintances. Often, more than one … Continue reading →

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Secularism and existential security: Peace between Israel and Palestine unlikely until religion is shaken off

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The atrocities carried out by Islamic Palestinians with bombs strapped to their chests are horrible events, which, planted deeply in the heart of Koranic code (see Koran 4:74-78), are invented strictly out of the promises of religious necessity. Indeed, Sam … Continue reading →

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Godless heads of state and government: Atheist leaders around the world

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Ryren Cadora

Here’s an image I made showing many of the current and previous atheist heads of state and heads of government. This list is by no means complete. Notable is the fact that the United States is missing from this list. … Continue reading →

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