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Comment by Brian Magee on December 23, 2011 at 1:54pm

Humanist Network News is an AHA weekly ezine containing a wide variety of offerings, including news, opinion, crosswords, poetry, and comics. Feel free to take part in this free offering. You can also make comments, adding your voice to the mix!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 22, 2011 at 9:46am

U.S. News & World Report Debate Club: Has Christmas Become Too Secular?

AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhard was one of the people invited to participate in this round of Debate Club. Click on over and award a few up votes!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 21, 2011 at 2:47pm

We are less than 1,000 Facebook friends away from overtaking Betty Bowers, "America's Best Christian" and Landover Baptist Church matriarch!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 20, 2011 at 1:39pm

(AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt's most recent Patheos column is up.)

Wishy-Washier Than Thou

Faith isn't possible for those who doubt, experiment, and accept the facts presented when religious claims are honestly tested.

Eric Weiner's recent wishy-washier-than-thou New York Times article, "Americans: Undecided About God?", presents a curious new bias to decipher when it comes to religion and nonbelievers.

Weiner walks in well-worn shoes when he tries to tackle a cultural issue by opening with a complaint and offering a possibly better path. He says we are terrible when it comes to talking about god and asks for a new "religious operating system." But he's sadly lacking in clarity and hopelessly striving for impossibility.

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 19, 2011 at 4:50pm

This is one of the articles included in the most recent Humanist Network News, a free weekly eizine from the AHA.

Celebrating Love and Light: 10 Holiday Tips for the Post-Religious

By Valerie Tarico

Is the holiday season more glitter than glow for you lately? For a humanist who seeks to live a life centered in reason and compassion, the holiday time can be surprisingly challenging. Old traditions may not fit anymore, but what does? We see ourselves as an integral part of nature, and the beauties of the winter season surround us, but how can you bring the season into your home in a way that feels rich and satisfying? We humanists find meaning in relationships, but reunions can be fraught with peril. If an old Christian friend or family member uses Christmas cards or gatherings as an opportunity to evangelize, you may even find yourself feeling downright crabby. How can you shake it off?

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 19, 2011 at 1:17pm

This is one of the articles included in the most recent Humanist Network News, a free weekly eizine from the AHA.

Building a Strong and Diverse Community: A Profile of Black Atheist...

By Ayanna Watson

Black Atheists of America (BAAm) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between atheism and the black community. I founded the organization in 2010 with the intention of diversifying the growing atheist movement and promoting critical thinking.

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 16, 2011 at 9:26am

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

(Washington, DC - December 16, 2011) -- Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens, who died Thursday at the age of 62 after battling esophageal cancer.

“Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 14, 2011 at 1:51pm

One hundred of these are currently inside Washington, DC buses as part of the AHA's current public awareness ad campaign. There are also exterior bus ads with the same message.

Comment by Brian Magee on December 14, 2011 at 1:46pm

Want to expand your knowledge of Humanism? How about taking online courses? Visit the Continuum of Humanist Education (COHE) to take courses on Introduction to Humanism; Humanist Activism & Organization; Humanism & Psychology; Law & Politics; Religion & Spirituality; and Ethics.

Special thanks to the Institute for Humanist Studies and The Humanist Institute for putting this educational resource together.

Comment by Brian Magee on December 13, 2011 at 1:51pm

For those who would like to officially become a member of the AHA, you may do so for free! There are paid memberships, of course, but there is also a free online-only option (look for the "Become a free Online-Only member" link).

Thanks to everyone for their support--no matter what form it takes.

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