Humanists Joined Parliament of the World’s Religions’ Call to Conscience
The 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions theme was A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights. Held August 14-18th in Chicago—where Parliament started in 1893 and returned for their next conference in 1993—it... Read More
How Jackson Correctional Institution formed a Humanist Chapter
“It’s like trying to herd cats.” This is the analogy that inevitably comes up when someone endeavors to form a community of freethinkers. I had never considered the scenario in the “free world” as many... Read More
Humanist Chaplains: Championing Connection & Inclusion across North America
Last month, a historic panel comprised of humanist chaplains from four distinct sectors was held at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles. This panel, entitled The Rise of Humanist Chaplains: Exploring the Emergence... Read More
Inside the Walls: Contraband
Freedom: is contraband in prison because free thinking, independence of spirit and open mindedness are like acids that eat away at all prison bars and locked doors. Liberating the heart and mind, even when the... Read More
What Would a Humanist Do? Meaningful Allyship During Pride Month & Beyond
Today we bring you our latest installment of “What Would a Humanist Do?”—offering multiple AHA staff opinions on reader questions. Because while humanists are committed to being good without a god, sometimes we need a... Read More
What Did He Know and When Did He Know It?
During the Watergate investigation, Sen. Howard Baker (R- TN) famously asked the question about President Richard Nixon. The resultant scandal caused Nixon to resign the presidency on August 8, 1974. We can ask the same... Read More
A Conversation with Reason Riders Atheist Motorcycle Association
Atheists, humanists, agnostics, and questioning theists are well aware of the stigma oftentimes associated with the secular community. One way to combat judgment, reconstruct outlooks, and help inspire changes in the way people think is... Read More