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What Makes Finland The World’s Happiest Country
For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world, a title backed by the United Nations'...
Rationalist International
Mar 203 min read


In Memoriam: Joe Nickell
Rationalist International . Photo credit: By Sgerbic - Wikimedia The rationalist and skeptical community mourns the passing of Dr. Joe...
Rationalist International
Mar 82 min read

Blasphemy Laws: A Threat to Freedom of Speech and Critical Thinking
Blasphemy laws have existed in various societies for centuries, often serving as a tool to suppress dissent, enforce religious orthodoxy,...
Rationalist International
Feb 234 min read


How Rational Thinking Shapes Our Everyday Decisions
Rationalist Affirmation Tallinn Declaration adopted by the Rationalist International Conference in 2016 Rationalism is a worldview based...
Rationalist International
Feb 185 min read

The Dark Reality Behind the Decorated Temple Elephants
Despite their majestic appearance, many temple elephants endure a life of suffering, trained through inhumane and brutal methods.
Rationalist International
Feb 163 min read


Innovation, Free Speech, and the Dangers of Blasphemy Laws
Mark Zuckerberg’s recent revelation that he was almost sentenced to death penalty for blasphemy in Pakistan highlights a disturbing...
Rationalist International
Feb 131 min read


Exploring the Core Principles of the Rationalist Movement
Rationalism is a movement that emphasizes science and reason as the primary source of knowledge and understanding. It plays a significant...
Rationalist International
Feb 124 min read

Mubarak Bala: A Triumph for Freedom of Thought and Expression
The recent release of Mubarak Bala, a prominent Nigerian rationalist and humanist, has been celebrated as a monumental victory for...
Rationalist International
Jan 153 min read


Indian Elections: A Testament to Democratic Resilience
Relief as BJP Falls Short of Absolute Majority. Sanal Edamaruku writes. In a significant turn of events, the recent Indian elections have...
Rationalist International
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Pope Francis: Another Tale of Hypocrisy and Inconsistency
By Sanal Edamaruku Pope Francis recently found himself at the center of controversy following the use of extremely derogatory language. ...
Sanal Edamaruku
Jun 3, 20242 min read


ANNOUNCING THE NEW HONORARY ASSOCIATES OF RATIONALIST INTERNATIONAL
Rationalist International is thrilled to announce and celebrate the induction of our newest Honorary Associates. This distinguished...
Rationalist International
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Tunisian Ex-Muslim Nacer Amari Gets Political Asylum in Denmark
We gladly inform our supporters across the world that the Tunisian ex-Muslim Nacer Amari, a rationalist, freethinker, human rights...
Rationalist International
May 25, 20242 min read


We'll miss you, Daniel Dennett
Dennett’s journey came to an end yesterday leaving behind a legacy that will continue to illuminate the realms of cognitive science.
Sanal Edamaruku
Apr 20, 20242 min read


New Honorary Associates of Rationalist International
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. Rationalist International is thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for individuals and organizations...
Rationalist International
Mar 16, 20246 min read

The Extraordinary Genetic Diversity Of Indians explained
CP Rajendran, Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, India. In a research paper, published as a preprint...
CP Rajendran
Mar 12, 20244 min read

Constitutional and legal rights of minority women in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan
Prashant Padmanabhan (Advocate on Records, Supreme Court of India) A comparison between Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi legal...
Rationalist International
Mar 11, 20244 min read

A New Dawn: Saudi Arabia's Journey Towards Modernization
Sanal Edamaruku . In the vast desert kingdom of Saudi Arabia, winds of change are beginning to blow, ushering in a new era of...
Sanal Edamaruku
Feb 25, 20243 min read

Absurdity in the Indian Courtroom: When Lions Became Pawns in Sectarian Minds
In a recent court case that captured national attention in India, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) stirred controversy by filing a...
Rationalist International
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Spring of Reason and Exuberance Cruise Conference
Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience.  Limited Tickets Available – Secure Yours Now! Click here to register. 26th, 27th and 28th....
Rationalist International
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Sanal Edamaruku on Freethought Hour
In a recent episode of Freethought Productions, John Richards (President Atheism UK) and Tersia (University of Zululand, South Africa)...
Rationalist International
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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