Book Review: Is The Atheist My Neighbor?
In his book Is the Atheist My Neighbor? Rethinking Christian Attitudes toward Atheism, analytic theologian Randal Rauser investigates common prejudices Christians hold about atheists. At the same time, he does a good job of displaying... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: Is My Married Coworker/Best Friend Interested in Me?
Experiencing a humanist dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Humanist Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Humanist Dilemma). All inquiries are kept confidential. Vibes From Married Coworker: One of my female... Read More
Massachusetts Legalizes Pot as Church’s Pricey Opposition Goes Up in Smoke
In an unprecedented move, the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston donated $850,000 to anti-marijuana legalization efforts last month. The move appears for naught since Massachusetts just voted in favor of legalizing marijuana. The Catholic Archdiocese of... Read More
It Just Doesn’t Matter: Candidates’ Positions on Issues Should Dictate Your Vote, Not their Atheism
Texas State House candidate Elizabeth Tarrant’s positions on issues should matter to voters. Her religion, or lack thereof, should not. But her opponent, incumbent Craig Goldman, decided to forgo a debate on the issues and... Read More
The Networks’ Nightmare: Election Decided Early Tuesday Night
Whichever your go-to election coverage source may be, even among commercial media outlets considered left leaning, there may be a good chance they’re rooting for Donald Trump, to an extent. If you play around with... Read More
Humanism in Action through Nonbeliever Chaplaincy
September 2, 2008. That’s the day I first arrived in Richmond, Virginia, from New York City to embark on a journey that didn’t have a specific destination. The financial crisis was underway and the immediacy... Read More
Empowering the Black Community through Science, One Church at a Time
It’s a cringe-worthy phrase many skeptics have heard: “I don’t believe in science.” Our faces drop. Our eyes roll. We let out a deep sigh. It’s an all too common sentiment in our majority Christian... Read More