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Iran’s 24 World Heritage Sites Are Safe. Learn More about Five of Them.
The past few days may be remembered by historians and Americans in general as the most turbulent period of Donald Trump’s presidency. Facing an impending impeachment trial in the Senate—the process of which Democrats continue to... Read More
The Methodist Split: LGBTQ Inclusion vs. Scriptural Adherence
On January 3, 2020, the United Methodist Church announced that after several rounds of mediation, it has crafted a plan to split in two. The reason: irreconcilable differences over LGBTQ inclusivity. In February of last year,... 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 stand up, speak up, link up, and act. History shows that violence... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: Questioning “No Questions Asked” Returns
Experiencing an ethical 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. Taking Advantage of Generous Guarantees: I do a lot... Read More
Isaac Asimov’s Century
Today marks what would have been the great and prolific science-fiction writer Dr. Isaac Asimov’s 100th birthday. Or at least his birthday party. Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russia, sometime between October 4, 1919, and January... Read More
Populists and Progressives
“Do you believe in a citizen’s right to gun ownership?” “I do.” “Do you believe that the life of an unborn child should be protected?” “I do.” “And do you believe that religious freedom should be... Read More
Why I’m Not a Socialist
A FEW YEARS AGO, I found myself digging into the history of the humanist movement. Humanists were edging away from the confrontational celebrities of post-9/11 atheism and claiming historical humanist figures in campaigns to make non-belief... Read More
Dreams of Dictatorship and the Nightmare of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro
THE 2018 ELECTION of Far-Right politician Jair Bolsonaro to the presidency shook the Federative Republic of Brazil and rippled across the globe in a way similar to the shockwave caused by the US election of Donald... Read More
Shame Isn’t an Education
How did you learn about sex? Were you taught that it’s a natural part of life or that it’s a sin? Did you receive medically accurate information that prepared you to make safe and responsible decisions... Read More
INSIDE THE WALLS | Escaping the Gang Delusion: No Priests Required
When I was a baby my parents had me baptized by a Catholic priest. In my teens I decided to get baptized again, but this time it was done by gang members. The baptismal ceremony into... Read More