Trick-or-Treat-or-Hell? Ken Ham Strikes Again
Once again, Ken Ham and his group Answers in Genesis have interjected their ludicrous opinions somewhere they are not wanted, and frankly, I don’t... Read More
Film Review: The Birth of a Nation
For those Christians who gave the subject much thought at the time, the American Civil War was perceived as a crisis of theology. Crusaders... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: What Happens If the Other Candidate Wins?
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: Taken Out of Context, and Not Tolerating Intolerance
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“Free” Money: On the Promises and Pitfalls of Basic Income
The place is Dauphin, Manitoba. Every month, you mail in a household income report. Every month, the government mails back a check. With four... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: Civil Rights Snafu – Part 1
The US government has two agencies whose primary purpose is to protect the civil rights of all Americans: the United States Commission on Civil... Read More
What’s the Buzz about Dying Bees?
Seven species of wild bees indigenous to Hawai’i have officially been classified as endangered species by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This means... Read More
The Humanist Hour #215: What Humanists Can Bring to Interfaith Dialogue?
Download an audio file of this podcast. "Interfaith" is not a word that comes easily to all humanists. Even more difficult for some is... Read More
Doctor Biases Lead to Irrational Healthcare. Is Single-Payer the Rational Choice?
Doctors do not check their biases at the door when they walk into the exam room. According to Yale University researchers, on certain issues... Read More
Why Don’t They Baptize Fetuses?
Like most men, I do some of my most important thinking while shaving in the morning. In front of the steamy mirror, with razor... Read More