Andrew Norman
Posts by Andrew Norman (page 2)
Brainstormin’: The Problem with Faith
Years ago, I was enjoying conversation with a religious friend. The subject of gay marriage came up, and he asserted his opposition to its... Read More
Transcending Sects (But Not Sex!): Humanism as Anti-Tribalism
He drew a circle that shut me out— Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We... Read More
Humanism’s Moral Depths: An Abraham and Isaac Story for Nonbelievers
The biblical story of Abraham and Isaac poses a crucial test for believers. If God commanded you, as he did Abraham, to slaughter your... Read More
Framing Humanism, or How to Win the Culture War
When you self-identify as a humanist, you assume certain risks. For example, a frightened fundamentalist may seek to scapegoat you for the secularizing effects... Read More
“I’m a What?” Eliciting Latent Humanism
I was invited recently to address a group of college students who were curious about humanism. They had been sampling different “faith options” over... Read More
The Cowboy, the Lesbian, and the Humanist
A cowboy walks into a saloon. He removes his dusty hat, orders a whiskey, and sinks wearily onto a stool. He downs the whiskey,... Read More