Massimo Pigliucci says no, but listens to a talk on the subject anyway; remains unconvinced.… Read the rest

‘It is a general obligation for all Muslims to defend their religion and the prophet.’ … Read the rest

Emissary of religion of peace bashed at door with an axe, then threw the axe at a cop.… Read the rest

Freedom to prick pomposity, dogmatism and extremist views makes societies robust and creative.… Read the rest

The libel laws force us to bite our tongues and avoid essential arguments.… Read the rest

The new Irish blasphemy law becomes operational today, so it’s time to kick it in the slats.… Read the rest

Because they’re so cool and heroic, and Abdulmutallab is cool and heroic now too.… Read the rest

Egyptian MP files suit, clerics say it’s ‘inflammatory and anti-Islamic.’… Read the rest

Paula Kirby: the Ryan and Murphy reports, which spilled the beans about the Catholic church in Ireland.… Read the rest

Mark Twain, Tom Lehrer, Monty Python, Salman Rushdie, George Carlin, Christopher Hitchens, et al.… Read the rest

We get left off all the other dang lists.… Read the rest

‘An educated woman from higher-income family and higher caste never gets accused of practicing witchcraft.’… Read the rest

It’s not a harmless anachronism.… Read the rest

The UN agencies exclusively dedicated to women’s issues lack the necessary status and funding.… Read the rest

She works in the market while he plays cards, but in exchange, she has to wait on him. That’s fair!… Read the rest

The protesters are losing their fear of the repressive forces, and are no longer easily intimidated by them. … Read the rest

‘Religious beliefs’ strike again.… Read the rest

Often a woman is attacked when she rejects a marriage proposal or declines her husband’s sexual advance.… Read the rest

If threats to the universality of human rights cannot be addressed at the UN HRC, where can they be discussed?… Read the rest

Christian and Islamic fanatics show total disregard for human rights and basic freedoms.… Read the rest