I became an atheist on my own, somewhat of an antitheist rejecting my religious background, and I wanted to find more positive perspectives of nontheism. Before attending The Humanist Institute (THI), I had a hard... Read More

The Humanist EDge is an occasional column written by graduates of The Humanist Institute’s educational leadership program. Elections expose and sow a lot of hate—hate towards people who are different, hate for the policies and systems... Read More

Hartford Area Humanists is one of the more recent additions to Connecticut’s active and diverse secular community. This vibrant chapter of the American Humanist Association began as a monthly social dinner in the Hartford area... Read More

The Humanist EDge is a new column written by graduates of The Humanist Institute’s educational leadership program. Several years ago, my search for a humanist community began. I sought out to find a group of... Read More

The Humanist EDge is a new column written by graduates of The Humanist Institute’s educational leadership program. My need to contribute to the cause of social justice made me a humanist and a journalist. As... Read More