Clarifying Humanism through the Haze of Equivocation
In the aftermath of another tragedy fueled by bigoted ideology, a faction of so-called “humanists” on social media show their true selves. The usual... Read More
In Defense of the Bubble: An Atheist’s Guide to Living in a Red State
In previous articles for TheHumanist.com, I wrote about my eleven years working for the Catholic Church in spite of not believing in a god,... Read More
Total Eclipse of the Smart? Remember: It’s Science that Allows Us to Ogle
“I’m not a person of faith, but even so, the sun’s reappearance as the moon drew away seemed like the first line of Genesis... Read More
Humanist EDge: Taking the Humanist Life Stance
Ron Millar is the coordinator of the Center for Freethought Equality and the Freethought Equality Fund PAC (political action committee). He has spent more than thirty... Read More
Racism Past and Present Recognizing the Real Robert E. Lee
In the wake of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend stemming from a white supremacist rally to protest the removal of... Read More
Celebrating Robert G. Ingersoll, “The Great Agnostic”
Robert G. Ingersoll was born on this day, August 11, in 1833. Ingersoll was a Civil War veteran, a lawyer, an orator, and most... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: Friend with Benefits—And Wedding Ring
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Humanist Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Humanist Dilemma). All... Read More
The Comics Section: Feminist “Solidarity” and Affirmative Action
Your favorites from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils!
Religious Humor and Its Discontents
In Seinfeld’s 153rd episode, “The Yada Yada,” Jerry’s dentist converts to Judaism and begins to make Jewish-themed wisecracks, so much so, Jerry quips that... Read More
Stop Jailing the Poor: Bail Reform Becoming a Priority
“I even got bit by a rat.” This quote from an inmate appeared in a July 5 article in the St. Louis American written... Read More
