Dry January—Why? by Peter Bjork
This is the third in a series of articles this month about alcohol and addiction that are part of the American Humanist Association’s Dry January Challenge. New Year’s resolutions have…
The Comics Section: Connect the Dots by Peter Bjork
The latest from Cagle Cartoons. America’s Gun Problem Solution by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com The post The Comics Section: Connect the Dots appeared first on TheHumanist.com. …
My Article on Horrendous Suffering Was Accepted by a Christian Philosophical Journal by John W. Loftus
I submitted a paper to a Christian philosophical journal (to be announced later) on the problem of horrendous suffering. It was accepted. Here was the initial response I received: Read…
Book review: Haramacy by
Edited by Zahed Sultan, Dhruva Balram and Tara Joshi, “Haramacy” is a play on the Arabic word “haram”, meaning forbidden or indecent, and the English “pharmacy”. Read More New Humanist Articles…
Punctuation is powerful!! by
From 14th-century Italy to modern day Twitter, the use of the exclamation mark has long been controversial Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Classical Music’s Humanist Strands by Peter Bjork
The creative impulse is inspired by a multitude of experiences. Music has long served as an outlet of that creativity. In virtually every culture, music has been a key component…
His Dad Passed On Before He Could Find Common Ground by Courtney Heard
Brent Lee is a valued member of the atheist community. He makes podcasts and YouTube videos and is known for his kind and gentle approach to communication. When I sat…
Chapter Spotlight: HumanistsMN Leads Efforts to Combat Christian Nationalism in Minnesota by Peter Bjork
Like many secular advocates across the country, humanists in Minnesota are becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of Christian Nationalism and the impact of religious dogma on our legal system.…
Intelligence is everywhere by
James Bridle’s “Ways of Being” and Ray Nayler’s “The Mountain in the Sea” aim to explode our tired ideas about intelligent life. Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Q&A: Adam Rutherford by
We talk to Adam Rutherford about his latest book “Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics”. Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts