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Asking timeless questions in a modern world. See Guidelines. ( Subforum: Free Will Discussions )

Morality, immorality, subjectivism, objectivism, social contracts--what does it all mean? What is the source of morality? Discuss all aspects of secular and theistic moral systems. See Guidelines.

General discussions of science.

The origins and diversity of life--divine fiat or product of natural forces?--and the sociopolitical ramifications of the answer. See Guidelines.

A place to discuss the paranormal. Far out theories of physics. Extraterrestrial visitation. Out of Body and Near Death experiences. Any paranormal research at all.

Discuss New Age Thought, Esotericism & Occultism, Mysticism, New Religious Movements, and Pagan and Indigenous Spiritualities. See Guidelines.

Textual and historical discussions of Abrahamic holy books (Bible, Talmud, Qur'an) to challenge and illuminate the stories therein.

Discuss and analyze the history, culture, myths, concepts and rituals of world religions. See Guidelines.

For discussion and debate of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and all other Eastern religions and philosophies.

What does the word "God" mean? Does a god exist? What are the arguments for and against? What does the evidence say? See Guidelines.

The academic discussion of world issues and politics. See Guidelines.

Discuss church-state separation issues including court cases, school prayer, and other topics in the political or community arena dealing with theism treading on nontheism.

Dedicated to positive nontheist activities, including secular philosophies and secular activism. Not a place for religious discussion or theological debate.

For the discussion of world history from prehistoric to modern times.

This is where you come after you and your debating opponent have finalized a topic and parameters of a formal debate from the "Formal Debate Proposals" forum. The moderators will start your thread here once the debaters are ready to go. This forum is fully moderated. En garde!

Do you want to declare a formal debate challenge? Do you want someone to come pick up your gauntlet? The express purpose of this forum is for you to do just that! In addition, you would also hammer out the debate parameters with your opponent here.

What does it mean to be secular in a largely theistic culture? Share ideas and get nontheistic support for these kinds of issues. See Guidelines.

A discussion area for all manner of "popular culture" items, such as books, movies, television, etc. ( Subforum: M&PC - Games. )

This forum contains material which may be in bad taste or even offensive to some. Christians and other theists in particular be warned--religious jokes abound.

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