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
Freedom, Secularism and the Loneliness Paradox
We are freer than any generation before us. We can leave our hometowns, abandon religion, cut ties with toxic family members and build lives... Read More
Grief Without God
My grief journey would be easier if I believed in God. I used to. I have a giant cross and a Jesus fish tattooed... Read More
Is Anybody Out There? Does Anybody Care?
Perhaps I’m over-thinking this (you might argue under-thinking?), but in terms of first contact, why would any interstellar species be that interested in Earth... Read More
The State of the Union—and the State of Truth
In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared that “the golden age of America is upon us,” painting a portrait... Read More