The Humanist, Author at TheHumanist.com

Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn’t Give You the Right to Tell Other People What to Do

Humanism, in its quest for a secular society based on the principles of human kindness, reason, and democracy, has always staunchly advocated for religious... Read More

Worth Fighting For: An Army Ranger’s Journey Out of the Military and Across America

I wasn’t sure I’d like a book called Worth Fighting For by a former soldier who walked across the United States to raise money... Read More

The Labyrinth: God, Darwin, and the Meaning of Life

One might begin a review of Philip Appleman’s new book, The Labyrinth: God, Darwin, and the Meaning of Life, by wondering what a poet... Read More

Religion and Politics How Much Mixing Do Americans Want?

A recent poll by the Pew Forum on the issue of religion and politics sparked headlines that, at first glance, seemed alarming. “Americans want... Read More

The Pros and Cons of Caring Deeply about Others’ Suffering

First, the cons: When you care deeply about other people’s suffering, you suffer too. Not as much as they do, generally, but you still... Read More

Not so Fast Cultural Evolution in the Twenty-First Century

Evolution can be brutal. Our ancestors who survived for millions of years on the African veldt endowed us with tools for survival and reproduction.... Read More

Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn’t Give You the Right to Tell Other People What to Do

Worth Fighting For: An Army Ranger’s Journey Out of the Military and Across America

The Labyrinth: God, Darwin, and the Meaning of Life

Religion and Politics How Much Mixing Do Americans Want?

The Pros and Cons of Caring Deeply about Others’ Suffering

Not so Fast Cultural Evolution in the Twenty-First Century

Determinism, Free Will, and Moral Responsibility

The Sea Approaches

What I Like about the Expansion of the Humanist Movement

Into the Fold of Humanism