Blasphemy Laws Attack Free Expression— Can Freethought Hit Back?
He dared to question God’s existence. His tweets did not go unnoticed. Now, an unidentified twenty-eight-year-old Saudi man faces $5,330 in fines, ten years in prison, and 2,000 lashes. And he’s hardly the first to... Read More
The 1926 World Series: A Humanist Miracle
One of the leading arguments for the existence of supernatural power is sometimes called the “argument from miracles.” There are many reports of phenomena not fully explained by scientific principles, or contrary to generally accepted... Read More
Welcome to Mortality
Life is a terminal condition and death never takes a holiday, except that Terry Pratchett’s character named Death did once take a holiday (alas, not for the author). I often think about that character. He... Read More
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