The Violence Myth Why Secular Societies Should Reexamine Violence
Religious violence is often presented as a distinct, more dangerous category of violence—one that flows from absolutist beliefs, irrational passions and primordial hatreds. Humanists... Read More
What Markets Leave Behind
The debate over public versus private provision is often clouded by abstractions, such as “efficiency,” “innovation” and “choice.” Strip those away, and what remains... Read More
A Case for an International Humanist Institute
The international humanist movement needs a global training facility for its leaders. Humanism requires an institution that equips individuals who aspire to influence and... Read More
The Comics Section: Questionable Celebrations
The latest from Cagle Cartoons. America's 250th Birthday by Bob Englehart, PoliticalCartoons.com
The Hollow Man
On the night of April 1, 2026, the President of the United States addressed his nation about the war he had started with Iran.... Read More
A Humanist Community in Florida Stopped Asking “What Do We Believe?” and Started Asking “What Can We Build?” The answer may offer a blueprint for the rest of us.
In the fall of 1998, Jerry Lieberman walked into a board meeting of the Humanists of Florida in Orlando with a challenge. The organization... Read More
Rewriting the Ceremony: A Conversation with Humanist Celebrant Katherine Hunter
Katherine Hunter does not just officiate weddings; she builds them. Working as a humanist celebrant, she creates ceremonies that reflect the values, identities, and... Read More
The Right, the Wrong, & the Drama
At the time I am writing this essay, there is a movie currently showing in theaters called “The Drama” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya... Read More
The Hard Problem and the Living Moment of Now
If you've plunged into the philosophical arena of human consciousness, I think we'd agree—if on nothing else—that the expert dialogue is a great big... Read More
The Comics Section: Brief Moments of Wonder & Unity
The latest from Cagle Cartoons. Artemis II splashdown by Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com