Is It Still Political Suicide to Run For Office as an Atheist?
The perception in America today is that the political atmosphere is so hostile towards the secular and non-religious community that simply coming out as... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Secular Healthcare
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: Slander, Snow Recovery, Heaven Sounds Terrible
Your favorites are back with all new comics: Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals! ... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: Ominous Signs at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this month on a small First Amendment case that should be more about free speech than about religion.... Read More
The Reception of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species Historical British Periodical Perspectives (Part One)
The publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species in 1859 might aptly be described as a “revolution of evolution,” as it was... Read More
What Is Religious Liberty? The Difference Between Holt and Hobby Lobby
Many humanists are often concerned with questions of religious liberty. How can the freedom from religion, as well as the freedom of religion be... Read More
The Humanist Hour #135: Scientific Paranormal Investigation with Benjamin Radford
Click here to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo Bennett interviews author Benjamin Radford about his book, Scientific Paranormal... Read More
Serendipitous Humanist Service Arugula Farming and Other Challenges in the Lower Ninth Ward
Merriam-Webster defines serendipity as “luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for.” Serendipity. This is the... Read More
Pope Francis: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Pope Francis is a public relations genius. From eschewing the gilded ornamentation utilized by his predecessor, to living outside the papal apartments, to talking... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: I’m Trapped in a Religious Workplace!
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