Churches across the country are changing the definition of religious summer camps. Like most traditional summer camps, religious camps have been chockfull of outdoor... Read More

Since the number of religiously unaffiliated Americans (the “Nones”) has grown to almost 25 percent of the general population and over a third of... Read More

I often hear that humanity’s greatest characteristic is our ability to manipulate the environment in complicated ways. We can control fire, explore outer space,... Read More

As we closed out the Fourth of July holiday that I and many other activists deem a reminder of oppression, Alton Sterling took his... Read More

“I’m just trying to protect you.” These paternalistic words are repeatedly spoken to girls and women to engender trust in some vague idea of... Read More

I won’t attempt eloquence at this. Many people, like National Review correspondents Jonah Goldberg or Kevin D. Williamson, have eloquently criticized famed astrophysicist Neil... Read More

Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Ethical Dilemma). All... Read More

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Today, a big dream has come true for creationist megastar and world-renowned denier of science Ken Ham. The grand opening of the Ark Encounter,... Read More

The American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center criticizes the Lafayette Parish School System in Lafayette, La., for failing to update its Pledge of... Read More