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The Comics Section: Students of Human History
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The “Wild West” of Death Doula Training What one Humanist Celebrant’s experience reveals about professional standards, accessibility and worldview inclusion in end-of-life care
When Micah Kennedy described death doula education as “the Wild West,” ey meant it as both encouragement and warning. The field’s accessibility allows practical knowledge about dying, funerals and grief to circulate beyond hospitals and funeral... Read More
The Philosophical, Legal and Ethical Basis for Aid in Dying
This article originally appeared on the author's Substack here. A society can develop many different cultures and codes, whether moral, ethical or legal, based upon the needs and experiences of that society. This is especially so... Read More
The Ethics of Escape: Should Humanists Support Space Colonization?
As Earth barrels toward climate catastrophe and rising authoritarianism, a new frontier is quietly being sold to us: the stars. Billionaire futurists like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos promise salvation through space colonization – a Plan... Read More
“God” As Cosmological Consciousness
V'Yomer Elohim — and God(s) said… Genesis 1:3 I've explored what I've come to call "the hard problem of consciousness" (thank you, David Chalmers) since I was an undergraduate taking my first philosophy class under a... 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
Our Democracy Hinges on the Midterms
Every other year, it seems we are facing the most critical election in U.S. history. Often a case can be made that they have steadily become more crucial to both the immediate impact on everyday Americans... Read More
The Sad and Silly World of Rick and Morty
The Saturday morning cartoon has long been a hallmark of many kids’ weekend. Back in my parents’ day, this meant shows like Looney Toons and Super Friends, while for me it meant Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack,... Read More
The Houston Riot of 1917 A Century after 13 Black Soldiers Were Executed, Relatives Still Seeking Justice
The streets of Houston down which rioting black soldiers marched 100 years ago are now inevitably gentrified with lovely looking houses, as residents—almost all white—walk their dogs and relax in the Texas sun. Where the march... Read More
The Anatomy of Failure: What BoJack Horseman Reveals about Ourselves
I watched BoJack Horseman for the first time this year. Even though I had known about the show for years, I could never bring myself to start it. Not because of the animation style or the... Read More