Although the atheist and humanist community is growing dramatically, we are severely underrepresented in the political arena. With our more active and visible participation in both the electoral and advocacy arenas we will help dispel…
The Neuropsychology of Dogmatic Beliefs and Delusions
Novelists and historians have amply documented how humans become entangled in dogmas and delusions. Recent events have brought them to the front pages of our daily paper. While humanists decry such dogmas, we often struggle…
Humanists in the Hood
What does it mean to be a ‘Humanist in the Hood’ in a New Jim Crow era of deep racial, gender and economic inequality? Author Sikivu Hutchinson discusses her new book Humanists in the Hood,…
Nonedecision 2020: How the Secular Vote Will Impact the 2020 Elections and Beyond
Non-religious Americans now account for one-quarter of the population, but their political impact is not as large yet. In this presentation political scientist Dr. Juhem Navarro-Rivera will be discussing how the “nones” (people with no…
We Need Action During a Crisis
For 2020, the Secular Week of Action has been extended as May 1-10 to cover two weekends, making it more convenient for groups to organize activities. Under the direction of Foundation Beyond Belief (a partner of the…
Something Good to Read: Highly Recommended Humanist Books
As the days roll on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and we curtail most social interactions, we’re all finding creative outlets to remain physically and mentally healthy and engaged. Some people are picking up projects they…
The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism
Katherine Stewart will discuss how Christian nationalism has turned religion into a tool for political power. Katherine Stewart is the author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism (Bloomsbury). Her work…
Making A Media Splash
Learn how to excite reporters, pitch stories, and shape the news as local humanists. Evan is a Humanist political consultant and public speaker. He is the founder and creative director at Spectrum Experience LLC, is…
Why Planned Giving? Making a Difference, Leaving a Legacy!
Humanists know that we only have one life to live and must make it count, but we also want to support the movement long after we're gone. Learn how to increase and sustain support with…
The Humanist Studies Program: Humanism in Theory, Humanism in Life
In 2018 I started searching for a divinity program that would support a nontheistic, secular humanist theological formation. I was looking for a curriculum and cohort that would guide, challenge, and hold me accountable for…