The Reception of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species Historical British Periodical Perspectives (Part One)
The publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species in 1859 might aptly be described as a “revolution of evolution,” as it was... Read More
What Is Religious Liberty? The Difference Between Holt and Hobby Lobby
Many humanists are often concerned with questions of religious liberty. How can the freedom from religion, as well as the freedom of religion be... Read More
The Humanist Hour #135: Scientific Paranormal Investigation with Benjamin Radford
Click here to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo Bennett interviews author Benjamin Radford about his book, Scientific Paranormal... Read More
Serendipitous Humanist Service Arugula Farming and Other Challenges in the Lower Ninth Ward
Merriam-Webster defines serendipity as “luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for.” Serendipity. This is the... Read More
Pope Francis: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Pope Francis is a public relations genius. From eschewing the gilded ornamentation utilized by his predecessor, to living outside the papal apartments, to talking... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: I’m Trapped in a Religious Workplace!
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
Humanist Voices in Verse: “The Dogma of Doubt”
This week’s poem is by Sheryl Zettner. She holds a degree in German from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her poetry has... Read More
The Comics Section: Ideas Are Fair Game, Censorship, and Sports
Your favorites are back with all new comics: Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals! ... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: The True Story of the Fired Chief
Last Friday, designated by the president as “National Religious Freedom Day,” the God industry paraded the latest poster child for its hysterical claim of... Read More
The 5th Anniversary of Citizen’s United: A Wake-up Call to America
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous Citizen’s United ruling, a decision that has come to symbolize the issue of corporate... Read More