This is perhaps one of the hardest essays that I’ve ever written for The Humanist. Not because words fail me, but because each time I type, I must hold back emotions so as to not... Read More

Marching among priests and imams, a secular celebrant reflects on interfaith inclusion, moral authority, and the sweet irony of swinging a thurible without a theology. This marble and concrete cavern, with its pillars like interwoven... Read More

I used to think the scariest part of burnout was the exhaustion, the way your body crumbles under the weight of too much doing and too little being. But I’ve learned it’s not just the... Read More

Moral injury is the social, psychological, and spiritual harm that arises from a betrayal of one’s core values, such as justice, fairness, and loyalty.  “Moral Injury” - Psychology Today, emphasis added I became interested in... Read More

I read the recent opinion piece by Dr. Idris regarding a student’s dilemma on having to do animal experimentation for his dissertation. The author argued that scientific disciplines should take personal ethical beliefs into account.... Read More

What does it mean to live ethically in a society where surviving (let alone thriving) comes with a price tag? For millions of Americans, debt is not just a ledger of numbers; it’s a life... Read More

We don’t like to admit how lonely we really are. Even before COVID-19 welded the doors shut and scattered us behind screens, I could feel it creeping in my own life: the friendships that withered... Read More