Southern Atheist, Part 1 They pressured his kids at school. They threatened him at home. Then things got really ugly.
Editor’s Note: The names and locations have been altered to protect the identity of the author. This article is the first installment of the... Read More
“Under God” Makes a Mockery of Religious Freedom
Feb. 10, 2014 was the 60th anniversary of the original congressional move in 1954 that added “under God” to the official Pledge of Allegiance,... Read More
A Humanist’s Favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman Films
With a repertoire like the late Philip Seymour Hoffman’s, there’s no question that the entertainment industry has lost a true artist. In films like... Read More
Humanist Profile: Pete Seeger
“I’ve had preachers of the gospel, Presbyterians and Methodists, saying, ‘Pete, I feel that you are a very spiritual person.’ And maybe I am.... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Should Humanists Invoke the Golden Rule?
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.org (subject line: Ethical Dilemma). All... Read More
Atheist, Humanist, Secular: Why Fight Over Labels?
No matter how you look at it, the nontheist movement in the U.S. is experiencing momentous growth. According to a Harris poll, those who... Read More
Rep. Rush Holt Reintroduces Darwin Day Resolution in Congress
In anticipation of the 205th birthday of Charles Darwin, celebrated around the world on February 12th as Darwin Day, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ)... Read More
Legal Update: AHA Demands End to Graduation Prayers, School Field Trips to Churches
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has been very busy this past month! Check out several legal letters and pending lawsuits we’re working on to... Read More
Post-Debate Commentary of the Bill Nye-Ken Ham Creation-Evolution Debate
The responses on Twitter to last night's debate on evolution between Bill Nye and Ken Ham seemed to heavily favor Bill Nye and his... Read More
Register Now: IHEU World Humanist Congress in Oxford, UK
The World Humanist Congress is held every three years and is the main event in the calendar of the International Humanist and Ethical Union... Read More