Yesterday, June 8, was World Oceans’ Day. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into the oceans where they accumulate, harming marine life and destroying ecosystems that directly impact human life on... Read More

On May 26, Robert Gates completed his term as president of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The former US Secretary of Defense, who helped end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that barred openly gay... Read More

Humanism is shorthand. It’s a start, a summary, and a statement. In a world of ideologies that refuse to recognize my humanity or that assert that it has no value, it is a bold and... Read More

“As a humanist, this is very off-putting.” “I don’t see the point.” “Humanists don’t need any other labels.” These are just a few of the comments that were left on the American Humanist Association’s Facebook... Read More

In an article published at Slate last week, Ruth Graham speculates how the Christian Left could be poised to help Democrats take the mantle from the Republicans as the party of God. The mantra that... Read More

Though religious leaders prefer narratives that describe their faith traditions as coming about through divine revelation, most humanists see religion as an ever-evolving social construct that changes based on the needs of a particular culture... Read More

[Warning: This article includes disturbing images.] [caption id="attachment_15999" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Image 22b. withoutsanctury.org, Image property of James Allen and John Littlefield.[/caption]   This is the barbecue we had last night. My picture is to the... Read More