Clay Farris Naff
Clay Farris Naff is a freelance science journalist based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is the Humanist magazine’s science and religion correspondent. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Free God Now! and a variety of science readers.
Posts by Clay Farris Naff
What a Tiny Virus Can Teach Us
"WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER." If a pandemic can be said to have a slogan, this was surely it. Please, don’t take my word... Read More
The Humanevangelist: Easter’s Fake News
Millions of Americans joined in the year's most important Christian service yesterday—in a wholly unprecedented way. The pews were empty this Easter Sunday, but... Read More
The Humanevangelist: Let 2020 Be the Year Humanists Lead the Way against Hate
Forget about losing five pounds or hitting the gym before dawn. This year, we must redouble our resolve to quench hate. We have to... Read More
The Humanevangelist: What Cultural Appropriation on a Global Stage Can Teach Us
Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. Why, then, is Russian singer, techno songwriter/mixer, DJ, and dentist Nina Kraviz in a world... Read More
The Humanevangelist: When Liberal Theology Goes Off the Deep End
"Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." —Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 23:24 I'm generally a fan of liberal... Read More
The Humanevangelist: If the Pope Can’t Change the Church, Who Can?
Seen in the light of Catholic doctrine, Pope Francis may appear to be the most powerful person in the world. He has authority (backed... Read More
Can Humanism Overcome Hate?
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, a city once known for steel mills, bootlegging, and brawls, has earned the right to feel proud again. Among its points of... Read More