Death Cafes: Connecticut Humanists Invite Grim Reaper to Dinner
So many of us are “dying” to talk about death but don’t know how, when, or with whom to begin the conversation. “Thinking about death is really about thinking about our lives and the lives... Read More
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Podcasts
What do long commutes, cleaning your bathroom, and mindless treadmill sessions have in common? They are all perfectly good opportunities to catch up on learning and entertainment from the rapidly growing world of podcasts. Check... Read More
Confronting Anti-Vaxxers in the Humanist Community
Last week the American Humanist Association posted an image on Facebook detailing the various negative impacts of religious exemptions on children. For example, forty-seven of fifty states allow individuals to utilize religious exemptions from state... Read More
Three Ways Being an Ex-Muslim in the US is Different than Being an Ex-Christian
It’s difficult to establish a common atheist experience. Some of us grew up without religion entirely, while many others have deconverted from different religions. Experiences after deconversion differ as well; in the United States, atheists... Read More
Trick-or-Treat-or-Hell? Ken Ham Strikes Again
Once again, Ken Ham and his group Answers in Genesis have interjected their ludicrous opinions somewhere they are not wanted, and frankly, I don’t think anyone really cares. Ken Ham, a man who needs no... Read More
Doctor Biases Lead to Irrational Healthcare. Is Single-Payer the Rational Choice?
Doctors do not check their biases at the door when they walk into the exam room. According to Yale University researchers, on certain issues such as marijuana use, abortion, and firearms, a doctor’s political affiliation... Read More
Why Don’t They Baptize Fetuses?
Like most men, I do some of my most important thinking while shaving in the morning. In front of the steamy mirror, with razor in hand and face lathered up, my thoughts flow freely. What... Read More