Rise of the Party of Nones
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
Could Wealth Destroy Religion? Maybe.
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
Auctioning Responsibility: George Zimmerman and the Relics of American Whiteness
[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
Friday the Thirteenth: A Day of Opportunity for Anti-Superstitionists
Today is (gasp) Friday the Thirteenth—a day of trepidation for those who are superstitious and gullible. Humanists, however, are not consulting horoscope predications or numerologists. Instead, humanists are making decisions based on reason and developed... Read More
When Should Humanists Oppose Abortion? When Scientology Forces It on Church Members
With reproductive rights constantly under attack in the United States, humanists spend a significant amount of time and effort defending abortion access, whether through volunteering and donating to pro-choice organizations or by explaining to friends... Read More
Three Warning Signs That Village Atheism Is Your New Religion
I recently came across an open attempt to “diss” secular social justice activism. In the interest of not igniting some kind of flame war, I’ll just say that the author’s intent was clear but the... Read More
What Has God Done for Me Lately?
I’m getting tired of this whole God business. I used to regard God with a sort of benevolent patience, like a successful author might regard an English teacher who used to give him a hard... Read More
