When the Islamists in Iraq took over the government through the elections in 2005, it was a wakeup call to me and all those who believe in human rights, freedom and humanism. In addition to... Read More

In 2002 Belgium legalized the right to euthanasia (defined as the act of killing someone painlessly, especially to relieve suffering from an incurable illness) for adults. Less than two weeks ago, the Belgium Senate and... Read More

A recent article in Slate compares Bobby Jindal, the conservative governor of Louisiana, to Bob Jones III, the fundamentalist and former president of Bob Jones University in South Carolina, pointing out that Jindal’s assertions of... Read More

Before I start my so-called rant against traditional values, let me cast out a potential red herring others might like to introduce to the discussion: I have absolutely no problem with those who choose, and... Read More

Anyone who rides a commuter bus or train in the United States is all too familiar with the sight of fellow travelers with their heads down, focused on their hand-held devices. (If not, look up... Read More

Feb. 10, 2014 was the 60th anniversary of the original congressional move in 1954 that added “under God” to the official Pledge of Allegiance, and state lawmakers all over the country have introduced resolutions to... Read More

No matter how you look at it, the nontheist movement in the U.S. is experiencing momentous growth. According to a Harris poll, those who profess no belief in a god is at the highest percentage... Read More