Stretching It: An Englishwoman’s Search for American Spirituality
A while ago, I started to wonder how my boyfriend and I could add a spiritual component to our relationship. As an Englishwoman living in the United States, I’m constantly trying to figure out how... Read More
When Humanists Agree
There are so many issues that humanists tend to agree on more than 90% of the time: marriage equality for LGBT people, safe access to reproductive services for women, end of life choices, and more.... Read More
A Humanist Argument Against Pornography
Porn is problematic. It is an exhausting issue with an unending debate that deeply divides us. An obvious obstruction to dealing with the issue of pornography lies in the public’s inability to collectively identify what... Read More
It’s Only Human: Why Humanists Should Support Pornography
Sex. We’re all hard-wired by natural selection to want it. We all fantasize about it, too. So why is there such a cultural prudishness when it comes to pornography? First, let’s break down what we... Read More
Humanism’s Moral Depths: An Abraham and Isaac Story for Nonbelievers
The biblical story of Abraham and Isaac poses a crucial test for believers. If God commanded you, as he did Abraham, to slaughter your own son, would you do it? If, like Abraham, you’d plunge... Read More
Being a Humanist Grandparent
I recall a brief conversation I had with my then 8-year old grandson. It went like this: Grandson: Grandpa Bob, I have a real good friend. Me: That’s wonderful! Who is it? Grandson: Jesus is my... Read More
Framing Humanism, or How to Win the Culture War
When you self-identify as a humanist, you assume certain risks. For example, a frightened fundamentalist may seek to scapegoat you for the secularizing effects of modernity. This risk is specific to humanism, but other risks... Read More