Yuletide Comfort for Atheists
I’ve been interested in and slightly amused by recent articles on how to find comfort when one is an atheist, so I thought I’d... Read More
Which Holiday Do You Celebrate in December?
Humanists may no longer belong to a traditional religious group, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy holiday celebrations! Do you celebrate a secular... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Checkmate
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: Apostasy, It Ain’t a God, Obi-Wan Claus
Your favorites are back! New comics by Jesus and Mo, The Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
AHA Holds First Congressional Awards Reception
View photos from this event at the bottom of this post. Yesterday the American Humanist Association and the Center for Freethought Equality (the AHA’s... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: Should Religion Be Taught in School?
From California to Tennessee to Australia to Massachusetts, the allegedly “neutral” teaching of religion in public schools is causing more and more problems. It’s... Read More
“I Was Always Skeptical”: An Interview with Star Trek’s John de Lancie
At its 75th Anniversary Conference in Chicago, IL, the American Humanist Association will be pleased to present the Humanist Arts Award to John de... Read More
The Humanist Hour #180: Everybody is Wrong About God, with Dr. James A. Lindsay
Click to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo Bennett and Peggy Knudtson speak with author James A, Lindsay about... Read More
The Battle Against Islamism is Personal
I can't think of a better example of the complex internal struggle within nearly every Muslim community and family than that represented by the... Read More
Film Review: Spotlight
I don't go to the theater much anymore; however, a friend recommended Spotlight, and I am thrilled that she did. After sitting through the... Read More