Godless Grief
When a little seven year old girl throws herself into your arms and wails, “Will I ever see my Oskar (the family’s recently deceased Schnauzer) again?”, how is an agnostic atheist Grief Counselor meant to... Read More
Protecting Humanists Around the World: Humanists International General Assembly in Singapore
This year, humanists from around the globe gathered for the Humanists International (HI) General Assembly in Singapore, where I was pleased to represent the American Humanist Association. The Humanist Society Singapore, whose motto is: “Guided... Read More
Finding Awe and Wonder in the One World We Have
Many assume that non-theists’ focus on the physical world, instead of a supernatural outlook, takes away our ability to experience wonder and awe in our lives. But we don’t need to revere a deity or... Read More
Reclaiming Black Queer Trancestors: Fighting K-12 Miseducation
Ask American adults across the political spectrum to name a U.S. Supreme Court case and the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision or the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision are the most likely examples they would... Read More
Remember Self-Care to Strengthen Humanism
While theists often focus on their relationship with gods and connected spirits, non-theists focus on our relationship with others and the impact of our connected actions. But we must not neglect our own well-being and... Read More
HERB’S CORNER | Old Age
One of my best friends, Woody Kaplan, died recently. I miss him. He was my age when he died. I turned eighty-two on June 14, 2024. I’m in pretty good shape for my age, partly... Read More
The Humanist Power of Compassion and Empathy during Disability Pride Month and Beyond
July 26th, 2024 will mark the 34th anniversary of the passage of a pivotal piece of American law in defense of and for the dignity of disabled people: the Americans with Disabilities Act, otherwise known... Read More
