Secular Defense

The Ten Commandments are portrayed by the Christian Right as timeless moral principles. But the First Commandment states, “You shall have no other gods before me,” which, in Christian theology, defines belief in any other god—or the absence of belief—as a sin. And this places us non-Christians in the same moral category as murderers, thieves,…

The United States was founded not as a Christian nation, but as a secular republic built on the principles of religious liberty, pluralism, and the separation of church and state. Yet today, a growing movement known as Christian nationalism seeks to redefine American identity by asserting that the country belongs to Christians—and that its laws…

The line between religion and public life in the United States is becoming increasingly blurred. While the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution mandates the separation of church and state, a powerful and organized movement has emerged to challenge that principle: the Christian Right. Driven by conservative evangelical leaders and organizations, this movement is not…

The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause is a constitutional mandate: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” This is a demand for neutrality. Yet the Christian right, in its relentless pursuit of religious supremacy, is systematically dismantling this foundational principle. And the rest of America—believers and nonbelievers alike—must wake up before it’s too…

The Christian Right openly questions how a minority group like the LGBTQ+ community can exert such influence over national discourse, attributing it to media manipulation or a hidden liberal agenda. But in reality, the LGBTQ+ rights issue is just a small part of a larger war against the Christian Right. The Christian Right has long…

It’s deeply unsettling to consider that people are still being killed for criticizing fictional characters. In several Muslim-majority countries, blasphemy laws still carry the death penalty for those who insult God or the Prophet. Yet, all non-Muslims recognize that these figures are fictional—like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. This level of…

America’s Christian Right has perfected a peculiar form of political theater. They invoke the First Amendment and “religious liberty” when they want protection from secular law—yet simultaneously demand that secular law enforce their specific religious doctrines on abortion, sexuality, and contraception. The contradiction is not subtle. It’s foundational to their current political strategy. The Selective…

In recent years we’ve seen increasing efforts by the Christian right to influence public policy, shape legislation, and redefine the moral landscape. But when Christian doctrine encroaches on the rights of non-Christians, it’s not only acceptable but necessary to speak up. When Christian doctrine is imposed through laws—such as restrictions on abortion, bans on gender-affirming…

When you hear the term “secular America,” you probably think of atheists and the non-religious. But the truth is far more surprising—and more important. Secular America includes millions of Christians, Muslims, Jews, and believers of all faiths who share one crucial conviction: no single religion should dominate American law and society. This isn’t a battle…

The Genesis narrative of Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge has long been interpreted as humanity’s “original sin”—a fundamental transgression against divine order. However, this framing of curiosity and inquiry as sinful reveals a deeper motive: the strategic use of ignorance as a tool of institutional control. The Knowledge Paradox If an…