A “DoR” or a “DoP”? Reason Unites While Prayer Divides
In just three short weeks, the National Day of Reason (NDoR) will be celebrated by atheists, humanists, and religious people across the country and... Read More
Will We See a Humanist in Congress in 2016?
When Senator Barbara Mikulski announced she was retiring from the US Senate in Maryland back in March, most political pundits were not necessarily shocked... Read More
The Humanist Hour #146: A Conversation with Lisa Montoya, Seminary Student
Click here to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo Bennett speaks with Lisa Montoya, organizational development coach and current... Read More
Americans Are Warming to the Reality of Climate Change, But What Will Our Elected Officials Do About It?
Last week, researchers at Yale University released a new, interactive map that breaks down what Americans really think about climate change, and the answers... Read More
Kelly Carlin: Carrying a Humorous Torch
The American Humanist Association is thrilled to host Kelly Carlin as the keynote speaker for our 74th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Carlin, the... Read More
In Memoriam: A Chance Encounter with Christopher Hitchens
This article has been updated from a post that first appeared on December 16, 2011, at the former Rant ‘n Reason blog. Christopher Hitchens... Read More
The Humanevangelist: How to Keep Bad Terrorist Seeds from Growing? Hold the Fertilizer
In 1857, the French poet Charles Baudelaire published a collection titled, Les Fleurs du mal, or “The Flowers of Evil.” Today, such flowers seem... Read More
Thank Godfolk It’s Friday! Religious Funnies from around the World
Polite society has long placed taboos on poking fun at religion (not so much with politics anymore). But we here at TheHumanist.com aren’t afraid... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: My Sister Believes in the Paranormal!
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
Humanist Voices in Verse: “The Ontological Argument”
This week’s poem is by Neil Doherty. He is an economist and professor emeritus from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He... Read More