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Why the separation of church and state is crucial for democracy
by Bob Topper 1210 words During the Age of Reason, the Enlightenment thinkers realized that human reasoning provided a better understanding of our natural world than the explanations found in ancient religions. The Enlightenment spawned Humanism, a non-religious, democratic, and ethical life stance that emphasized human reason, compassion, and scientific inquiry rather than divine intervention. Humanism
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Trauma-informed foreign policy; strategic nonviolence-informed domestic action
Trauma-informed foreign policy; strategic nonviolence-informed domestic action by Tom H. Hastings 1090 words NATO overreach It is easy to understand why some “peace” people are criticizing Donald Trump’s frequent threat to pull the US out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As a peace person, however, I have to agree with Trump’s threat. Pull out!
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Cuba’s fate should not be in US hands
Cuba’s fate should not be in US hands by Mel Gurtov 852 words Another Venezuela? Negotiations are ongoing between the US and Cuba as the Trump administration decides whether or not to apply the Venezuela model to Cuba. The US embargo remains in effect, with only one oil tanker—a Russian ship, loaded with 730,000 barrels