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CULTURERELIGION

Reason Without Humanity Is Not Humanism: Why Sam Harris Should Not Receive the Richard Dawkins Award by Wissam Charafeddine

The Center for Inquiry says the Richard Dawkins Award honors a person who publicly represents secularism and rationalism, and CFI says its mission is to advance reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. Sam Harris may fit the secular-celebrity part of that profile, but I do not believe he fits the humanist part. With Richard Dawkins set to present him the 2026 award in an online ceremony on April 18, this is exactly the moment to ask whether intellectual sharpness without moral clarity is really what CFI wants to celebrate

W's avatar W on March 14, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Here are the top videos Originating or mentioning Dearborn during August 2017

Here are the top 10 videos coming from Dearborn August 2017

By dearbornblogadmin on August 27, 2017

CULTUREFAMILY

“Too Religious”

Discouragement from Muslims towards other Muslims practicing religion is common in Dearborn and overlooked often.

By Malak on August 26, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

Attack with Explosives At the Divine Child Church [VIDEO]

Dearborn Police are searching for a man who witnesses say threw a commercial-grade firework into the Divine Child Church chapel in Dearborn while prayer was taking place. Dearborn Police Reported: Dearborn, Mi. — On August 23, 2017, at approximately 7:30pm, the Dearborn Police responded to Divine Child Church on report of an explosion and malicious destruction ...

By dearbornblogadmin on August 25, 2017

ARTCULTURE

Empower Your Child’s Future

It’s more important now than ever to empower children by giving them the tools they need to develop their own identity and life skills.

By theeblaze313 on August 23, 2017

ARTBUSINESS

Five Events To Attend in Dearborn In The Next Couple Weeks

As we enjoy the last month in the summer of 2017, five events are coming up in Dearborn that you probably want to take advantage off:

By dearbornblogadmin on August 22, 2017

EDUCATIONLOCAL NEWS

Where to Watch Solar Eclipse In Dearborn and Why You Should

And so this is a lesson I've learned, and it's one that applies to life in general: duration of experience does not equal impact. One weekend, one conversation -- hell, one glance -- can change everything. Cherish those moments of deep connection with other people, with the natural world, and make them a priority. Yes, ...

By dearbornblogadmin on August 21, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

As Construction Activity Picks Up in Dearborn, Rats Activity Increases

The city of Dearborn published: Mayor John B. O’Reilly directed the extensive deployment of 15 city inspectors today (Aug. 18) to beef up rodent control efforts across the city, and to educate residents about eliminating conditions that could lead to pest problems. The current construction in the city has agrevated the problem, in addition to ...

By dearbornblogadmin on August 20, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

Dearborn Police Dropped These Flyers Today 

Chief Ronald Haddad continues his excellent leadership of Dearborn Police through more community engagement.  Today, police car escorting some walking volunteers dropped five flyers in my mail box: 1. Crime Prevention Awareness 2. Nixle Alert System and its translation  3. Property Maintenance Guide: 4. Lock It or Lose It flyer We appreciate the efforts of ...

By W on August 19, 2017

LOCAL NEWSPOLITICS

Dearborn has to Mobilize in the Era of 45

"History cannot be repeated once again right in front of our eyes, and that is why it is important now more than ever to mobilize in our communities and challenge such abhorrent groups, and the despicable presidency that supports them."

By KhadegaSpeaks on August 17, 2017

LOCAL NEWSPOLITICS

Why I Don’t Support Gal Gadot

I know what you're thinking-oh!  just another angry Palestinian bitter that and Israeli woman, Gal Gadot, was casted to play Wonder Woman. But it's actually not that simple. No, I'm not anti Semitic for not support Gal Gadot, because being anti Semitic would be going against myself. In case you weren't aware, being Semitic relates ...

By chemfoosha on August 16, 2017

CULTURELOCAL NEWS

Let’s Keep our Lawns Clean

A few nights a week, I choose to spend my time at my mom's. She lives alone and I like to keep her company every now and then. My mom who lives in Dearborn loves her plants and her lawn but due to weakened knees, she doesn't always get the chance to cut the grass ...

By AlaaEddine Barakat on August 15, 2017

CULTURELOCAL NEWS

Missionary in Dearborn, Freedom of Speech or Proselytizing Children Without Parental Consent?

Missionary in Dearborn, Freedom of Speech or Proselytizing Children Without Parental Consent? Let us know in your comments below.

By dearbornblogadmin on August 11, 2017

BUSINESSCULTURE

Urban Politics: Prospects for Metro Detroit

There is hope for equitable and resilient solutions in the complex metropolitan relationship but until then, addressing the honest root causes of the friction is the first step.

By theeblaze313 on August 9, 2017

CULTUREEDUCATION

The Pollution Series: Noise Pollution in Dearborn

The Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare. To that end, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish a means for effective coordination of Federal research and activities in noise control, to authorize ...

By W on August 8, 2017

EDUCATIONFAMILY

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce

Divorce is a short-term crisis and a long-term process of understanding and healing for families. Statewide, Michigan had 29,708 divorces in 2014, a rate of 6 divorces per 1,000 residents, which is 14 percent lower than the number of divorces in 2004. There were 1.92 marriages for every divorce in 2014, the highest ratio since ...

By W on August 7, 2017

ARTEDUCATION

Creativity is Intentional

I believed that because I was not naturally gifted in things like drawing and painting, or drawing stick figures for that matter, I never bothered to explore my personal artistic talent or creativity.

By theeblaze313 on August 3, 2017

EDUCATION

What’s bugging you?

What bugs you? Some insects may be harmless or even beneficial, but if we’ve developed some sort of bias, phobia or generalization towards creepy crawlers and looming flyers, our natural reaction when confronted with one, might be to either smash it, swat it or to get out of its way. Sometimes, it seems like they ...

By fordfaulty on August 1, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

Top 10 News From Dearborn In July 2017

Here are the headlines that occupied Dearborn News last month:

By dearbornblogadmin on August 1, 2017

ARTLOCAL NEWS

Part of “Take Our Kids to Germany” Poem by Wissam Charafeddine in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGvXt3YKTkw

By dearbornblogadmin on July 31, 2017

ARTpoetry

The Capital of Love by Ali Alsendy in the Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLuDPKL6Vho

By dearbornblogadmin on July 27, 2017

CULTURELOCAL NEWS

The Fight Against Selective Activism Starts At Home

Addressing the problem is the first step to solving it and in Dearborn, that problem is one of arrogance and a lack of empathy that has some people forgetting their roots.

By Malak on July 26, 2017

ARTLOCAL NEWS

Do I Truly Love him? by Ali Alsendy in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DBfu7pml1s

By dearbornblogadmin on July 25, 2017

BUSINESSFOOD

Mint29 Offers A Fine Dining Experience in the Heart of Dearborn

I had an Amazing experience  over great food. The Mint29 salad was very unique and erotodelicious. The Japanese Kobe beef sliders were amazing. The BBQ salmon was perfect. And the chicken sandwich was flirtatious. Service was smooth and fast. Everything was made into perfection. The place is trendy and has a great feel to its ...

By mostlygreen32 on July 24, 2017

ARTLOCAL NEWS

Climbing Leaves by Wissam Charafeddine in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5A9sjf7uE

By dearbornblogadmin on July 24, 2017

ARTLOCAL NEWS

Fatimah Alhussieni Recites “Immigrant” in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obvio-m-4Io

By dearbornblogadmin on July 22, 2017

ARTLOCAL NEWS

Ali Alsendy Recites for Iraq’s Victory in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1n_W3L_LG0  

By dearbornblogadmin on July 21, 2017

BUSINESSCULTURE

Come Support Wayne County Transit!

In Dearborn, transit is both useful but limited - it carries a lot of potential, but is often constrained by political and social divisions.

By Idrees Mutahr on July 19, 2017

ARTBUSINESS

A Brooklyn Native and Arab Film Maker Moves to Dearborn

“A genuine odyssey is not about piling up experiences. It is a deeply felt, risky, unpredictable tour of the soul. “ - Thomas Moore Mo Rida is an independent writer and producer known for establishing the popular 48 Hour Film Project in the Middle East. The 48 Hour Film Project is a filmmaking competition that ...

By dearbornblogadmin on July 18, 2017

CULTURE

Being black and Arab in Dearborn

"We are always talking about how there is so much racism towards the Arab community, but never talk about the racism in it."

By KhadegaSpeaks on July 17, 2017

CULTURELOCAL NEWS

Coming Together

I sat down on a Wednesday evening thinking of what I can possibly write about. There are many topics to choose from, and despite that, I found myself unable to focus on one to start with. However, amid such a hostile political environment our world is going through, and such a growing division between people ...

By AlaaEddine Barakat on July 15, 2017

ARTpoetry

AlTafseer: A Poem by Wissam Charafeddine

AlTafseer: A Poem by Wissam Charafeddine

By W on July 10, 2017

ARTBUSINESS

The Happenings at Common Grace Coffee CO.

At Common Grace Coffee Co. our motto is simple; we are for the city, for the craft, and for the world. What we mean by that is that we want foster community in the city of Dearborn using the culinary craft of coffee and the things that surround coffee to impact the world we live in.

By daletremblaydulong on July 10, 2017

ARTCULTURE

Dearborn Open Mic Brings The Arab American Poets of Dearborn Together

Ranging from immigrant strife, yearning to homeland, expressing Middle East political struggles, to love and passion poetry, poets from Dearborn gather in the first Open Mic in Dearborn that focuses on Arab American poetry, creative writing, short story, and artistic expression.

By dearbornblogadmin on July 8, 2017

CULTUREEDUCATION

Pride, Tradition, Legacy: Fordson High School, A Microcosm of Arab-American Diaspora (1/2)

There was the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is not so much an expose, as it is a meditation on what I now consider a unique experience that I could have only received at Fordson.

By Rasha A. on July 7, 2017

EDUCATIONLOCAL NEWS

Enduring The American Justice System

But it was more disheartening to realize that there was no way this man was going to get out with a clean record.

By dumblenour on July 6, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

Fireworks In Dearborn and The Mixed Reactions

Every July 4th, Dearborn particularly gives the impression, among other cities, that the Fireworks are overdone by some of its residents.  Although, there are multiple guidelines and regulations as to the type, time, location, dates, and guidelines for lighting fireworks, many of these guidelines are not really followed nor enforced, leaving many residents with mixed feelings.

By dearbornblogadmin on July 5, 2017

ARTCULTURE

What’s in A Sign?

One of the things I often find myself paying attention to, whether I am here in Dearborn or visiting a new place, is the attention to detail that businesses put into signage and the design of storefronts or window displays.

By Idrees Mutahr on July 4, 2017

ARTpoetry

Poet Ali Alsendy Recites A Poem About Iftar Food Pictures in Dearborn Open Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0M9e7dAwk  

By dearbornblogadmin on July 4, 2017

EDUCATIONHenry Ford College

Hints of Deceit… Dearborn Anew

Dearborn, MI… Home to the best of things: Chicken Shawarma, Baklava and Cheese Pies.

By hnasralah on July 3, 2017

CULTUREFAMILY

A Yemeni-American Experience

If you were to enter my neighborhood, you might be either shocked or feel very at home, Here are some things you would notice....

By hanaalasry on July 2, 2017

ARTpoetry

In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine

In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine in the Dearborn Open Mic

By dearbornblogadmin on July 1, 2017

CULTUREFAMILY

Why Our Jokes on Mental Health are Unintentionally Destroying Lives

Even though mental health is slowly becoming more normalized in our community, the jokes haven't stopped.

By yusra.mu on June 30, 2017

BUSINESSFOOD

Business That Matters

"The blind measure triumph in business by money alone, though money alone is not the only metric by which success should be measured"

By daletremblaydulong on June 29, 2017

ARTpoetry

Ali Alsendy recites poem “I don’t Love You” in the Dearborn Open Mic

Ali Alsendy recites poem "I don't Love You" in the Dearborn Open Mic

By dearbornblogadmin on June 27, 2017

CULTUREFAMILY

Dearborn Muslims Approach Summer with High Spirits and a Renewed State of Being

Most Dearborn schools have been out for about a week and some college spring classes have come to a close. The city celebrated the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and celebrated Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday for some and Sunday for others.

By Malak on June 26, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

Letter From The City of Dearborn Reminding Residents of Fireworks Rules

DEARBORN, Mich. – As Fourth of July approaches, Dearborn residents are reminded to follow state and local laws regarding the purchase and use of fireworks, as well as to exercise extreme caution.

By dearbornblogadmin on June 23, 2017

poetry

Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic

Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic

By dearbornblogadmin on June 23, 2017

EDUCATIONLOCAL NEWS

The W Institute Launches in Dearborn

The W Institute launched on June 21st, founding its home in Dearborn, Michigan. The W Institute is a modern, welcoming, creative space for facilitating lifelong learning to accommodate the needs and aspirations of the community through education and arts.​

By theeblaze313 on June 22, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

$500 Reward for Catching The Dearborn Night Firework Bombers

Yesterday, it has been reported by several citizens living in East Dearborn of a car passing between residential houses between 1AM and 2AM throwing some sort of illegal firework that caused a large explosion, shaking houses, triggering car alarms, waking neighbors, and scaring children.

By dearbornblogadmin on June 21, 2017

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