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CHURCH & STATE | In the Face of a Deadly Global Pandemic, the Government Can Ban Large Gather-ings—Even Religious Ones
As the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on American lives, culture, and commerce by keeping people indoors, members of Solid Rock Church near Cincinnati decided they weren’t about to stay home. In early April, residents of Ohio,... Read More
HUMANISM & THE ARTS | The American Sound of Hope: George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
In all likelihood, George Gershwin had simply forgotten. By 1924, at the age of twenty-six, he was a busy man. He had already established himself as a very talented songwriter in the tradition of Tin Pan... Read More
FIRST PERSON | The Other Self
This morning was much like all the others since she’s been gone. I feed the dog. Go out with him to greet the day. Smokey goes out to the backyard; I stay in the greenhouse. To... Read More
How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy
EDITED BY MASSIMO PIGLIUCCI, SKYE C. CLEARY, AND DANIEL A. KAUFMAN VINTAGE, 2020 How to Live a Good Life is not an overview of world religions and philosophies—rather, it’s intended to be an anthology that asks... Read More
Nonedecision 2020: 5 Reasons Secular Americans are Poised to become Major Force in US Politics
One of the demographic aspects of the nones (Americans who answer “atheist,” “agnostic,” or “nothing in particular” when asked their religious affiliation) that’s been well covered in the media is how the group’s growth is fueled... Read More
Something Good to Read: Highly Recommended Humanist Books
As the days roll on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and we curtail most social interactions, we’re all finding creative outlets to remain physically and mentally healthy and engaged. Some people are picking up projects they couldn’t... Read More
Book Review: The Broken Road: George Wallace and a Daughter’s Journey to Reconciliation
BY PEGGY WALLACE KENNEDY BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING, DECEMBER 2019 304PP., $28.00 George Wallace, four-term governor of Alabama and three-time presidential candidate, relished hypocrisy. He relished it in himself and in his enemies. And nothing made his political... Read More
Humanist Women in History: Gloria Steinem
When Time magazine debuted its “100 Women of the Year” project for Women’s History Month, it came as a surprise to some that the magazine had only switched in 1999 to selecting and featuring a “Person... Read More
Life of Jones: Remembering a Python and His Humanism
It’s now been just over a month since beloved British funnyman Terry Jones died (on January 21). References to his films and the comedic skits floating around social media have been a comforting reminder of how... Read More
Humanists Lead Local Candidate Forum
It’s 2020. Campaigning is in the air, and you can’t go outside without smelling partisanship. If you’re active in a humanist or other secular organization at the local level, chances are you’ve been asked what you... Read More