Misogyny Is Not a Game
The recent media frenzy surrounding Gamergate, which Erik Kain explains in detail in Forbes, has brought to light once again the issue of sexism in the video and online gaming industry. To summarize, a female... Read More
We Owe Our Children Quality Educational TV
I did not want for quality educational programming when I was a child. I was surrounded with the likes of Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Ms. Frizzle, and even Sesame Street—which I’d watch once... Read More
Are Humanists Less Likely to Get a Tattoo?
Do you have a tattoo? Read our article and answer our poll below. There are many reasons why people decide to get tattoos. Some do it for spiritual reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, some because... Read More
TheHumanist.com Staff Picks: Blatantly Religious Songs that We Still Like
Sometimes—regardless of inspiration, meaning, or intent—a good song is just a good song. Take a look at (and a listen to) our staff picks for songs that we still enjoy despite their religious references. ... Read More
Religion is Vital—in Video Games
What really grabs me about religious practice are the certain results we see. Prayer is answered in powerful and reliable ways. Relics import special abilities. Scriptures reveal special insights into the world. The rituals and... Read More
Slicing away at God’s Unbeatable Streak TV Review: "The Knick"
The Knick is a new Cinemax original series that tells the story of the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York circa 1900. The location is based on the real Knickerbocker Hospital, which was located in Harlem... Read More
Skeptical at First Sight
Humanists pride themselves on their rational compassion—the ethical stance dictating that, in lieu of any evidence for a deity who created and cares about us, we must care for each other and face reality head-on.... Read More