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We often assume the powerful fear revolt or scarcity — but what if their real worry is an informed, questioning public that refuses to give consent?
"The rich do not fear the poor as a whole. They fear the poor who think..." — [Freethinkers International], Freethinkers International
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"The rich do not fear the poor as a whole. They fear the poor who think..." — [Freethinkers International], Freethinkers International
That line
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We often assume the powerful fear revolt or scarcity — but what if their real worry is an informed, questioning public that refuses to give consent?
"The rich do not fear the poor as a whole. They fear the poor who think..." — [Freethinkers International], Freethinkers International
That line
"The rich do not fear the poor as a whole. They fear the poor who think..." — [Freethinkers International], Freethinkers International
That line
We often see freethought as a deliberate stand against dogma, but maybe it’s less a rebellious choice and more an emergent feature of our brains — a tug between intention and neurobiology.
"Freethought begins in the brain. It does not start with atheism, philosophy, or rebellion. It starts..."
"Freethought begins in the brain. It does not start with atheism, philosophy, or rebellion. It starts..."
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We often see freethought as a deliberate stand against dogma, but maybe it’s less a rebellious choice and more an emergent feature of our brains — a tug between intention and neurobiology.
"Freethought begins in the brain. It does not start with atheism, philosophy, or rebellion. It starts..."
"Freethought begins in the brain. It does not start with atheism, philosophy, or rebellion. It starts..."
We value debate as a moral duty, but nonstop engagement can empower bad-faith actors and chip away at the clarity we say we’re after.
'Not every discussion deserves your time.' — Freethinkers International
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'Not every discussion deserves your time.' — Freethinkers International
That line asks you to choose between reflexive confrontation and mindful restraint: is s
January 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We value debate as a moral duty, but nonstop engagement can empower bad-faith actors and chip away at the clarity we say we’re after.
'Not every discussion deserves your time.' — Freethinkers International
That line asks you to choose between reflexive confrontation and mindful restraint: is s
'Not every discussion deserves your time.' — Freethinkers International
That line asks you to choose between reflexive confrontation and mindful restraint: is s
Treating stability as proof of safety is a comforting story — but that comfort can hide coercion, complacency, or failures we stop noticing.
"Feeling reassured: a steady, mature, selfless leader keeps things stable and inspires confidence." — [Editorial Team], Freethinkers International
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"Feeling reassured: a steady, mature, selfless leader keeps things stable and inspires confidence." — [Editorial Team], Freethinkers International
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Treating stability as proof of safety is a comforting story — but that comfort can hide coercion, complacency, or failures we stop noticing.
"Feeling reassured: a steady, mature, selfless leader keeps things stable and inspires confidence." — [Editorial Team], Freethinkers International
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"Feeling reassured: a steady, mature, selfless leader keeps things stable and inspires confidence." — [Editorial Team], Freethinkers International
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We often assume the Global South is uniformly religious and overlook how that certainty colors our ideas about belief and power. That shortcut makes tidy stories feel comfortable while shutting out inconvenient complexity.
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"Across the Global South there are diverse, often-unheard secular voices dri
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We often assume the Global South is uniformly religious and overlook how that certainty colors our ideas about belief and power. That shortcut makes tidy stories feel comfortable while shutting out inconvenient complexity.
"Across the Global South there are diverse, often-unheard secular voices dri
"Across the Global South there are diverse, often-unheard secular voices dri
We often expect that economic and geopolitical ascent will bring liberal values — yet influence can expand even as accountability wanes. That mismatch should give pause to any reassuring story of steady progress.
"The Third World doesn’t respect human rights and is on the rise" — [Editorial S
"The Third World doesn’t respect human rights and is on the rise" — [Editorial S
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We often expect that economic and geopolitical ascent will bring liberal values — yet influence can expand even as accountability wanes. That mismatch should give pause to any reassuring story of steady progress.
"The Third World doesn’t respect human rights and is on the rise" — [Editorial S
"The Third World doesn’t respect human rights and is on the rise" — [Editorial S
We often assume liberal democracies stand up for dissent as a matter of principle; yet government choices sometimes reveal a gap between words and follow-through.
"When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die" — [Editorial Staff], Freethinkers International
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"When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die" — [Editorial Staff], Freethinkers International
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January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We often assume liberal democracies stand up for dissent as a matter of principle; yet government choices sometimes reveal a gap between words and follow-through.
"When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die" — [Editorial Staff], Freethinkers International
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"When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die" — [Editorial Staff], Freethinkers International
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We often take religious claims as revelations that resolve questions about origins, morality, and destiny — yet a little historical scrutiny often shows their supposed novelty to be less certain.
"Religions present themselves as bearers of timeless truth, promising to explain the universe, morali
"Religions present themselves as bearers of timeless truth, promising to explain the universe, morali
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We often take religious claims as revelations that resolve questions about origins, morality, and destiny — yet a little historical scrutiny often shows their supposed novelty to be less certain.
"Religions present themselves as bearers of timeless truth, promising to explain the universe, morali
"Religions present themselves as bearers of timeless truth, promising to explain the universe, morali
Colorful parades and progressive court decisions can make LGBTQII+ rights feel permanent, but that sense collides with growing, organized rollbacks that visibility alone can't reverse.
"Even with visible gains, worrying trends put the future of LGBTQII+ communities at risk," — Editorial Team, Fre
"Even with visible gains, worrying trends put the future of LGBTQII+ communities at risk," — Editorial Team, Fre
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Colorful parades and progressive court decisions can make LGBTQII+ rights feel permanent, but that sense collides with growing, organized rollbacks that visibility alone can't reverse.
"Even with visible gains, worrying trends put the future of LGBTQII+ communities at risk," — Editorial Team, Fre
"Even with visible gains, worrying trends put the future of LGBTQII+ communities at risk," — Editorial Team, Fre
A lot of people treat the new year like a moral reset, hoping clearer convictions will follow. But stronger certainty can hide older, unexamined dogmas.
"Beyond dogma, we renew curiosity, compassion, and courage." — Freethinkers International
That line matters because it frames freedom from dogm
"Beyond dogma, we renew curiosity, compassion, and courage." — Freethinkers International
That line matters because it frames freedom from dogm
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A lot of people treat the new year like a moral reset, hoping clearer convictions will follow. But stronger certainty can hide older, unexamined dogmas.
"Beyond dogma, we renew curiosity, compassion, and courage." — Freethinkers International
That line matters because it frames freedom from dogm
"Beyond dogma, we renew curiosity, compassion, and courage." — Freethinkers International
That line matters because it frames freedom from dogm
A young Afghan student in Türkiye is facing deportation as his visa runs out, risking being sent back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Please help spread the word and support people in danger. #HumanRights #Refugees #SaveLives 🕊️ https://rpst.cc/gu6FP6
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A young Afghan student in Türkiye is facing deportation as his visa runs out, risking being sent back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Please help spread the word and support people in danger. #HumanRights #Refugees #SaveLives 🕊️ https://rpst.cc/gu6FP6
Mumino has been through so much—losing his wife, being apart from family, and now facing an apostasy trial in Somalia. Let’s uphold justice and compassion. Stay strong, Mumino. 💔 #JusticeForMumino #HumanRights #StandForJustice https://rpst.cc/49qEa8
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Mumino has been through so much—losing his wife, being apart from family, and now facing an apostasy trial in Somalia. Let’s uphold justice and compassion. Stay strong, Mumino. 💔 #JusticeForMumino #HumanRights #StandForJustice https://rpst.cc/49qEa8
Dawkins bust / "A Richard Dawkins bust in the White House? Get used to it" / A step forward for secularism or more culture-war posturing? / Weigh the evidence for yourself: https://rpst.cc/UQNCGQ #Freethought #Skeptics
December 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Dawkins bust / "A Richard Dawkins bust in the White House? Get used to it" / A step forward for secularism or more culture-war posturing? / Weigh the evidence for yourself: https://rpst.cc/UQNCGQ #Freethought #Skeptics
Mira, a young transgender woman, finds safety after escaping danger by moving to a new shelter. Her journey shines a light on the urgent need for protection and support. Let’s stand together with her and everyone facing these challenges. 🏠❤️ #TransRights #SafeSpaces https://rpst.cc/24rxb3
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Mira, a young transgender woman, finds safety after escaping danger by moving to a new shelter. Her journey shines a light on the urgent need for protection and support. Let’s stand together with her and everyone facing these challenges. 🏠❤️ #TransRights #SafeSpaces https://rpst.cc/24rxb3
Democracy Put to the Test / "Could the foundation of democracy be asking more from our minds than we realize?" / Is our shared wisdom a myth, or simply a skill we haven't tapped into yet? / Dive into the full article to explore the ideas yourself: https://rpst.cc/9fw8iP #CriticalThinking #Freethough
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Democracy Put to the Test / "Could the foundation of democracy be asking more from our minds than we realize?" / Is our shared wisdom a myth, or simply a skill we haven't tapped into yet? / Dive into the full article to explore the ideas yourself: https://rpst.cc/9fw8iP #CriticalThinking #Freethough
Faith & Power / “Religion thrives most where despair, dependency, and debt are the norm.” / Curious how Western economic influence might actually boost faith in the Global South? / Dive into the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/X8s5cK #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Dogma
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Faith & Power / “Religion thrives most where despair, dependency, and debt are the norm.” / Curious how Western economic influence might actually boost faith in the Global South? / Dive into the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/X8s5cK #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Dogma
Empathy Lost/ "Empathy, which used to hold society together, seems to be slipping away quietly." Could this quiet loss of empathy be the biggest challenge to our human connections? Discover more and decide for yourself in the full article: https://rpst.cc/nh2hT3 #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Empat
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Empathy Lost/ "Empathy, which used to hold society together, seems to be slipping away quietly." Could this quiet loss of empathy be the biggest challenge to our human connections? Discover more and decide for yourself in the full article: https://rpst.cc/nh2hT3 #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Empat
God Can't Think / "Thinking is about going from not knowing to knowing... but God already knows everything." / If thinking means learning, can an all-knowing God really think? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/PHrM8h #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Philosophy
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
God Can't Think / "Thinking is about going from not knowing to knowing... but God already knows everything." / If thinking means learning, can an all-knowing God really think? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/PHrM8h #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Philosophy
Belonging Misused / "Nationalism taps into our deep desire for loyalty to create obedience instead of community." / Is nationalism truly a survival instinct or just a means of control? / Explore both sides in the full article: https://rpst.cc/ZeKYyQ #CriticalThinking #Skeptics #Freethought
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Belonging Misused / "Nationalism taps into our deep desire for loyalty to create obedience instead of community." / Is nationalism truly a survival instinct or just a means of control? / Explore both sides in the full article: https://rpst.cc/ZeKYyQ #CriticalThinking #Skeptics #Freethought
A young Afghan student in Türkiye is at risk of deportation because his visa ran out, which could mean going back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Let’s spread the word and stand with those in tough spots. #HumanRights #Refugees #SaveLives 🕊️ https://rpst.cc/gu6FP6
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A young Afghan student in Türkiye is at risk of deportation because his visa ran out, which could mean going back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Let’s spread the word and stand with those in tough spots. #HumanRights #Refugees #SaveLives 🕊️ https://rpst.cc/gu6FP6
Inequality Fails / "Inequality is a design flaw," noted Einstein and Hawking, reminding us that intelligence without morals can be harmful. / Can real progress happen without ethical care? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/d92WaH #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Ev
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Inequality Fails / "Inequality is a design flaw," noted Einstein and Hawking, reminding us that intelligence without morals can be harmful. / Can real progress happen without ethical care? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/d92WaH #CriticalThinking #Freethought #Ev
Hijacked Instincts / "Religion took hold of our human instincts, shaping survival drives into hierarchy and guilt." / Is it fear or reason that guides civilization? / Explore both sides in the full article here: https://rpst.cc/PVKN5a / #CriticalThinking #Freethought #HumanEvolution
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hijacked Instincts / "Religion took hold of our human instincts, shaping survival drives into hierarchy and guilt." / Is it fear or reason that guides civilization? / Explore both sides in the full article here: https://rpst.cc/PVKN5a / #CriticalThinking #Freethought #HumanEvolution
Democracy Exposed / "Democracy isn't perfect. Voters often feel uninformed. Voters can be frustrating." - Jaroslav Haščák invites us to rethink our trust in participatory power. / Is democracy letting us down, or are we letting democracy down? / Dive into the full article and decide for yourself:
November 2, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Democracy Exposed / "Democracy isn't perfect. Voters often feel uninformed. Voters can be frustrating." - Jaroslav Haščák invites us to rethink our trust in participatory power. / Is democracy letting us down, or are we letting democracy down? / Dive into the full article and decide for yourself:
Hidden Censorship / "Platforms say they back free speech, but freethinkers often find algorithms holding them back." / Are these algorithms the new guards of truth, or just needed moderation? / Check out the full article to decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/gbtoZX #FreeSpeech #CriticalThinking #F
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hidden Censorship / "Platforms say they back free speech, but freethinkers often find algorithms holding them back." / Are these algorithms the new guards of truth, or just needed moderation? / Check out the full article to decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/gbtoZX #FreeSpeech #CriticalThinking #F
Innovation vs Apocalypse / Bill Gates reminds us, "Climate change is a solvable engineering problem," pushing back against the doom and gloom. / Is tech optimism the right path or just a risky distraction? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/CMk7SU #CriticalThinking
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Innovation vs Apocalypse / Bill Gates reminds us, "Climate change is a solvable engineering problem," pushing back against the doom and gloom. / Is tech optimism the right path or just a risky distraction? / Check out the full article and decide for yourself: https://rpst.cc/CMk7SU #CriticalThinking