Spinning the Moral Compass

by Melody Stringer •

When it comes to morality, it’s generally accepted that religious people are the most capable of doing good. Atheists, on the other hand, get... Read More

Rules Are for Schmucks: The Privilege Zone

by Luis Granados •

Last week’s Atlantic featured religion writer Emma Green’s five-thousand-word homage to RLUIPA: the federal statute that undercuts the neutrality of every local zoning code... Read More

In Defense of Trump’s Tweets… or Not

by Herb Silverman •

Both supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump often say his frequent tweets are not “presidential,” a poorly defined word. I don’t think presidents... Read More

Michelangelo’s David: A Humanist Symbol

by Lyle L. Simpson •

The much-touted show, “Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer,” opens today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Comprised of 133 drawings by the Renaissance master,... Read More

The Humanist Patriot Honoring those who serve a nation in crisis

by Jason Torpy •

As we take time this Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the US Armed Forces, we must, as humanists, take time... Read More