The Ethical Dilemma: My Family is Worried I’m Going to Hell. What Do I Say?
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
The Comics Section: A Women’s Rights Conference (for Men Only), Happiness is Just Around the Corner
Check out the latest comics from Jesus and Mo and Polyp!
Gambling With Animals’ Lives: The Ethics of Horseracing
On June 6, horseracing enthusiasts will gather in Elmont, New York, to watch the third and final event of the Triple Crown. The race... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: The Amazing Special Privilege for Religious Immigrants
There are some people who think that the United States shouldn’t have any immigration restrictions at all. Anybody should be able to come and... Read More
Blue Laws: From Religious Beginnings to Secular Ends?
I remember the difference between going to Costco with my parents on Sundays in Bergen County, New Jersey, versus on any other day of... Read More
Legalizing Marijuana for the Greater Good
Because this year’s annual American Humanist Association Conference was in Denver, Colorado, I had the opportunity to try marijuana. As I’ve mentioned in my... Read More
The Humanist Hour #153: 2015 AHA Annual Conference Interviews, Part II
Click to download an audio file of this podcast. In this special extended episode, we hear from several humanists on a variety of humanist... Read More
Meet the AHA Staff: Jan Melchior
Please welcome the newest addition to the American Humanist Association staff, Jan Melchior, graphic designer! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I... Read More
Creationist Finds Sixty-Million-Year-Old Fossils (But Doesn’t Change His Mind)
What do you do when you discover sixty-million-year-old fossils but believe in creationism? Edgar Nernberg, a board member of Big Valley’s Creation Science Museum... Read More
Boy Scouts Take One Step Closer To Inclusivity
For many, the Boy Scouts creates a space where kids can be among friends, explore nature, and take action to improve their local community.... Read More