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Religious Litter Fueling Viral Atheist Activist Movement
One person’s trash is another’s treasure. In this case, the trash is illegally-hung signage shouting slogans like “Jesus or Hell” or “Jesus is King! Except it!” The treasure hunters are atheist activists with a mission to... Read More
Many Ways to Celebrate National Day of Reason
The National Day of Reason (NDoR), on May 4, 2024, recognizes the importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolve social problems and promote the welfare of humankind. It continues America’s... Read More
The Comics Section: Shooting for the Stars
The latest from Cagle Cartoons. Caitlin Clark by Jeff Koterba, patreon.com/jeffreykoterba
Spring into Action: 3 Ways to Be a Better Humanist
When I first discovered humanism, I struggled with an overwhelming sense of urgency to put my philosophy in action. I could not quite shake the feeling that I wasn’t doing enough to “be a good humanist.”... Read More
Write a Humanist Haiku for National Poetry Month
Poetry has the power to transform minds and bring forth powerful moments of introspection. Now in its fifth year, TheHumanist.com’s annual haiku contest is back in 2024 to give our readers the opportunity to commemorate April’s... Read More
Living Humanist Values: The Ten Commitments
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF HUMANISM? How does one live as a humanist? Like many of you, I have read a plethora of articles and longer works defining humanism. Each proclaims a different emphasis highlighting various... Read More
The Black Practice of Disbelief An Introduction to the Principles, History, and Communities of Black Nonbelievers
The following excerpt is from a new book from Beacon Press, set to be published in May 2024. Introduction I have grown to like “nontheist” as a broad-spectrum term that carries less baggage than more commonly... Read More
Using the Bible to Explore ChatGPT’s Conception of Humanist Ethics
Introduction and Methods Overview Artificial Intelligence is supposed to be unbiased. Right? With the rise of AI and machine learning models, this is an ethical concern that should be at the forefront of the minds of... Read More
Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind
Doubting the divine while still wearing the seal of the cross can be psychological torture, like being held captive in a medieval dungeon of the mind. It is a place of loneliness, despair, and limited options—a... Read More
A Brief Look at the Four Waves of Feminism
This is the first in a series of articles in March that will celebrate Women’s History Month. The modern day humanist movement has embraced feminism, but like various types of humanism, the tension between the various... Read More