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Sexual Intelligence: “My Son Is Gay” is a Poor Reason to Support Gay Rights
Posted March 21, 2013Marty Klein writes on the recent announcement by conservative Ohio Senator Rob Portman to support same-sex marriage—for all the wrong reasons.
Janet Asimov: Lessons in Humility (Part 3)
Posted March 21, 2013What are we going to do about climate change and overpopulation? Dr. Janet Asimov reflects on the human-made activity that will surely contribute to the end of the world in the final part of “Lessons in Humility.”
What is Humanistic Mormonism? (Part 2)
Posted March 21, 2013Last week, HNN published Part 1 of an interview with James E. Nickels of the Society for Humanistic Mormonism. Read Part 2 here and learn how secular humanists reacted to the idea of a new religious humanism.
Humanist Celebrant Fred Edwords Testifies at DC Marriage Bill Hearing
Posted March 21, 2013Fred Edwords, director of the United Coalition for Reason and a Humanist Celebrant, testified at the March 14 public hearing in Washington DC in support of wedding officiants who do not need a religious affiliation.
A (Friendly) Conversation About Religious Freedom
Posted March 21, 2013Matthew Bulger attends a panel discussion on religious freedom, which included Secular Coalition for America advisory board member and TheAtlantic.com correspondent Wendy Kaminer, in Washington DC.
Humanists Raise Record Funds to Fight Leukemia and Lymphoma
Posted March 21, 2013Humanist and atheist teams participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk raised a record $430,000 in 2012 to fight blood cancers! Our new goal is to raise $500,000 in 2013—learn more and support the team!
Robert G. Ingersoll Oratory Contest Returns to Nation’s Capital
Posted March 21, 2013Don’t miss the annual Washington DC contest honoring famous freethinker Robert G. Ingersoll! Learn how you can participate.
From the AHA Archives: Guess the Humanist of the Year Contest
Posted March 21, 2013Our last "Guess the Humanist of the Year" contest was a big success -- but these new photos might trip you up! Guess the awardee’s name and year they received the Humanist of the Year award, and you’ll be eligible to win a free book from Humanist Press!
The Ethical Dilemma: Easter Eggs and Soda Caps
Posted March 21, 2013Joan-Reisman Brill advises a reader who experienced religious intolerance over a family meal. Plus, what should we think about New York’s soda ban?
The Comics Section: Jesus Reviews the Koran, Shiny Heaven, and Cruel Punishment
Posted March 21, 2013The latest from your favorites: Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: Is Humanism Secular, Religious, or Both?
Posted March 13, 2013Most active freethinkers see humanism as secular; as Bill Maher hilariously put it, “Atheism is a religion like abstinence is a sex position.” So it’s not surprising that nine out of ten members said they are not religious. But what about that one—the religious humanist? I occasionally hear from members that say, “Humanism is my religion,” and as a student of The Humanist Institute, I encountered some humanists who were perfectly comfortable using religious terms such as “spiritual” and “worship” even though they don’t believe in a god or anything else supernatural.
It’s why I find humanistic Mormonism—the subject of an article in today’s issue of HNN—so fascinating. How do these folks—who fully subscribe to humanism’s tenets and live their life without regard to a higher power—still continue to call themselves Mormon? How do humanists who call humanism a religion reconcile that with the general public’s view that “religion” indicates a belief in a god? Can humanism can be both secular and religious? Write to us at hnn@americanhumanist.org.
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
Janet Asimov: Lessons in Humility (Part Two)
Posted March 13, 2013Janet Asimov writes Part Two of a hilarious article on why humans need to put things in perspective—after all, we’ll all probably die of an earthquake or asteroid someday. (Click here for Part One)
What is Humanistic Mormonism? An Interview with James E. Nickels Jr.
Posted March 13, 2013The Society for Humanistic Mormonism is a newly organized movement bringing Mormons—without supernaturalism—together. Sarah Anne Hughes interviews the group’s president, James E. Nickels, to learn more about this new form of religious humanism.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Profile of Ida B. Wells, Feminist Public Menace
Posted March 13, 2013March is Women’s History Month! Sikivu Hutchinson writes on the immense contributions of African American activist Ida B. Wells toward the women’s movement.
Atheists in Politics: A Report on the National Atheist Party Annual Convention
Posted March 13, 2013Matthew Bulger attends last weekend’s convention of the National Atheist Party and joins others in strategizing toward electing more atheist candidates to office.
