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Earlier this year, an Indonesian named Alexander Aan went on Facebook and expressed his doubt of the existence of God, and in return was attacked by a mob, arrested, and convicted for "disseminating information aimed at inciting religious hatred or hostility." Many of his countrymen now call for his death.

  Location: Starbucks, Agno (http://goo.gl/maps/3JkF) Date: Friday, July 20, 2012 Time: 1:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m http://www.facebook.com/events/468158416535724/   Midterms are finally over! Why don't we start the...

Inquirer's article on gays enrolling in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) shows us that although LGBT activism has gained traction in the fight for equality, there is still a long way to go.

The Filipino Freethinkers, alongside hundreds of other organizations across the globe, sign The Declaration of Internet Freedom.

In light of the Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) recent breaking of three Guinness World Records, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also approached the record achievement authority in the hopes of snagging three records to tie with their rival faith.

Location: Union Jack Tavern, Festival Mall Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012 Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm RSVP on Facebook Your friendly Filipino Freethinkers from the Metro...

I am writing this in response to the question “Are there limits to the right to freedom of expression? Explain your answer and, if your answer is yes, define the limits.” This essay is meant to generate discussion so please share your thoughts.

As a non-hipster science fan, I find it heartwarming that a scientific discovery made in the French-Swiss underground scene is finally making it into the mainstream. However, I noticed that many people are at a loss when it comes to comprehending the excitement surrounding this Higgs thingy. After all, where in the big picture of science does this so-called “God particle” fit in?

It's World Population Day on July 11, and our friends from the UN, the European Union, and a whole host of like-minded organizations are setting up a Family Planning Fair at Manila City's Baseco Covered Court from 8 AM to 4 PM.