Chris Stedman Responds to his Critics
Two days ago on The Friendly Atheist Chris Stedman offered the long-awaited response to criticism of his book Faitheist: read it here. I find it a thoughtful, balanced, and indeed rather wise...
View ArticleHumanist Community at Harvard 2012 Fundraiser Blogathon Recap!
Donate to the Humanist Community at Harvard here!My workplace, the Humanist Community at Harvard, is fundraising right now to support our extensive service program, our community center, and our...
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Beating Up on Lazy Anti-Humanism: Leah Libresco on Atheist Groups
Fellow Patheos blogger Leah Libresco (former atheist, now Catholic) yesterday responded to Susan Jacoby’s excellent recent article New York Times article“The Blessings of Atheism.” She first critiques...
View ArticleHoning Humanism – Is Humanism “a Philosophy”?
Over the past two days I’ve been embroiled in a running debate with fellow Patheos blogger Leah Libresco, NonProphet Status blogger Vlad Chituc, and Vlad’s evil twin Alex. I’m also greatful to Dan...
View ArticleHoning Humanism – What Use is Humanism?
In my previous “Honing Humanism” post I discussed in broad terms two different ways in which the term “Humanism” can be understood: as an interconnected set of values constituting a lifestance, and as...
View ArticleWelcome, Adam – Let’s Fight!
You will perhaps have noticed that Adam Lee of Daylight Atheism has recently joined our little network here – go him! His blog is great: his writing cogent and lively, his views well-formed, and his...
View ArticleHoning Humanism: Evangelical and Humanist Views Different as Chalke and Cheese
A new entry in a series of articles exploring the Humanist worldview and tradition in an attempt to clarify what it is, how it is distinctive, and what value it has.The recent revelation that Pastor...
View ArticleGames ARE “Growing Up”!
David Cage, video game designer, is annoying me again, whining about how games need to “grow up” - and my friend Paul Fidalgo at Freethought Blogs has been taken in! Let me tell you something Mr. Cage:...
View ArticleMy Philosophy – A Rough Sketch
This brief (though not as brief as I had hoped!) outline of my general philosophical commitments was spurred by this challenge from fellow Patheos blogger Leah Libresco. It is a snapshot of my...
View ArticleChris Stedman’s ‘Faitheist’ Adds Needed Voice to the Culture Wars for...
I have for some time wanted to post a review of Chris Stedman’s recent book “Faitheist“. However, since I work so closely with Chris, and have a great friendship with him, I did not feel it appropriate...
View ArticleIn Defense of Atheist “Churches”
Godless congregations. Atheist “churches”. Humanist communities. Few topics seem so divisive among atheists. For instance, Siana Bangura of The Heresy Club describes experiments like the London...
View ArticleThree Things Holding Humanism Back
Clay Farris Naff, writing for the Huffington Post, argues that “Humanism’s Moment of Opportunity [is] Going to Waste”:The evidence is in, and it is clear: New Atheists have been a media success and a...
View ArticleWhy Would Atheists Want To Attend an Interfaith Service?
In the aftermath of the bombs which recently tore through Boston, the governor’s office organized an interfaith service to attempt to begin the healing process of the city. In my last post I detailed...
View ArticleResponsible Religious Criticism – Part One
Provoked, as so often, by Yale atheist blogger Vlad Chituc, I’ve decided to codify some of my thoughts regarding the responsible criticism of religion, and particularly responsible criticism of Islam....
View ArticleResponsible Religious Criticism: Part Two – What is a “Religion”?
Part of a Series on Responsible Religious Criticism Part One – Questions of PowerUpdate: I edited the section on beliefs, values, and practices to be more (I hope) accurate to the great diversity of...
View ArticleDan Savage: I’m Not One to Judge
I like Dan Savage. I like him a lot. I think his podcast is extremely funny, his writing witty and deft, and I think the It Gets Better Project – despite its problems – was a stroke of genius. When he...
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Symbols and Secularism – What Sort of Secularism do we Want?
The Freedom from Religion Foundation has recently expressed opposition to a proposed memorial recognizing victims of the Holocaust to be erected on public ground in Ohio (see artist Daniel...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Secular Law and Secular Culture
Secularism is one of my highest values. I consider a secular state – a state in which the government neither represents nor promotes any religious affiliation, in which laws are not made on the basis...
View ArticleHumanists Are Not Human Exceptionalists
Chris Sosa – Salon contributor, Huffington Post blogger, “vegan advocate”, and personal friend (at least for now!) has a new piece up on the HuffPo: “Don’t Call Me a Humanist”. After reading the...
View ArticleHow to Check Your Privilege in 5 Excruciating Steps
Recently, I changed my mind. Challenged over my uncritical reposting of a secular argument against abortion, I was forced to examine my assumptions, reflect on my identity, and consider how my actions...
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