Steve Ghikadis
Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, who conducts secular marriages, memorials, and many more meaningful life affirming celebrations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education in primary, junior and intermediate grades.
Raised as a freethinker, Steve has been married to a Christian for over a decade. He and his wife, Cindy, believe in the importance of bridging the gap between believers and non-believers. Their two young children are being raised in an interfaith household and are free to choose their own path.
His family dynamic inspired him to write Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief, a book that emphasizes the importance of working together to celebrate the diversity of worldviews.
Steve serves as an Ambassador for Humanist Canada, Recovering from Religion, and Sunday Assembly.
In 2024, he was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to his community in Windsor/Essex, Ontario, Canada.
Posts by Steve Ghikadis
Evidence and Understanding: Excerpt from Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief
When we discuss evidence, especially in the context of deeply personal topics like religious belief, it’s easy to see how quickly conversations can veer... Read More
What the Heck Is That!?!
One question I hear a lot in my life, is the title of this article: "What the heck is that!?!” It’s a question I... Read More
Hooked on Words: Live Better, Help Often, and Wonder More
Those are the words that got me hook, line, sinker, bobber, and whatever else a fishing rod has…a reel, is it called a reel!?!... Read More
EVERYDAY HUMANIST HERO | Dale McGowan
TheHumanist.com’s series Everyday Humanist Heroes celebrates our movement’s group organizers, activists, support staff, and volunteers making a difference in their communities. Who do you want to celebrate?... Read More