It’s 3:40 on Wednesday afternoon and as I sit in my home, blocks from the U.S. Capitol, siren after siren whir by my window and blaring horns are punctuated by the occasional helicopter overhead. Friends... Read More

It was Socrates who noted, “True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.” Centuries later, French philosopher Denis Diderot would co-author... Read More

The holiday season between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day is traditionally a time when people think about giving back to their communities and look for opportunities to volunteer. Many humanists and humanist groups do... Read More

As a scientific world view, humanism is a post-theistic philosophy. For a secular humanist, to study theology is like an astronomer studying astrology, or like a chemist studying alchemy. Neither is needed to be an... Read More

As many by now have learned, the Supreme Court recently halted New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s public safety restrictions on religious services in certain areas with high rates of COVID-19. At issue in the case,... Read More

It’s been quite a challenging year, but we’re making it through together and that’s certainly reason to celebrate. American Humanist Association’s chapters and affiliates invite you to join their December festivities online to stay socially... Read More

Though it may be cliché to note at this point in the year, 2020 has been a wild—and at times, demoralizing—roller coaster ride. Between a global pandemic and a national election that grabbed our attention... Read More