The Humanist Past and Future of the Republic of Haiti by Peter Bjork
Sixteen months ago, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the southern arm of Haiti, decimating the region. Hospitals lay in ruins, unable to treat the 12,000+ people injured in the quake.…
Book review: Escape by
As a millennial, Marie Le Conte grew up alongside the internet. Her memoir-essay charts the journey of what has been gained and lost. Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Funnier than fiction by
“The Rehearsal” and “How To with John Wilson” mess with our sense of reality, and audiences love it. Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Good News for the New Year! by David Madison
I am pleased to announce that my 2021 book, Ten Things Christians Wish Jesus Hadn’t Taught, and Other Reasons to Question His Words… is now available in Spanish translation: The Kindle version…
All Is Calm, All Is Bright: Not According to Jesus by David Madison
The coming of his kingdom will be horrific “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly…
Looking back on 2022: blind faith comes in many forms by
We hope you enjoy our selection of long features, columns and Q&As – the best of the last year, as chosen by the editorial team. Read More New Humanist Articles and…
On Self-Promotion by John W. Loftus
This ad was placed as an insert in a local paper.For about 15 years I owned a carpet cleaning business. My father installed and cleaned carpet so it was…
On Book Publishing and Royalties by John W. Loftus
On Book PublishingCraig is on the left. Strauss is on the right. I didn’t get an agent for any of my books. I contacted the publishers directly myself. If you…
Here’s the Scoop On the Virgin Birth of a Boy God by John W. Loftus
See what YOU think! First read Part 1 then read Part 2. For the best book-length analysis of the virgin birth see Robert Miller, Born Divine: The Birth of Jesus…
Margaret Downey’s Tree of Knowledge 2021 by John W. Loftus
Margaret Downey is an important person among secularists, humanists and atheists. Downey has had a prolific career in secular activism. She is the founder of the Freethought Society, and the…