Tag: humanism

Why (I Think) Humanism Is A Better Option For Queer People Than Religion

By Trav Mamone

On August 8, 2015

The following blog post is an updated version of something I wrote on my blog a few months ago. A few months ago, Alex Gabriel wrote a piece called Jesus was not a queer ally. In it, he reminds readers that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality, and, therefore, it does not automatically mean, “Gay is […]

Chivalry's Not Dead

Chivalry’s Not Dead: Chilly Charity and Basketball

By Lux

On March 6, 2013

Here’s the second installment of Chivalry’s Not Dead! We didn’t have any reader submissions this week, but there were a couple notable items in the news: Some of the people

Chivalry's Not Dead

Chivalry’s Not Dead: We Call it Humanism!

By Lux

On February 27, 2013

…since we took out the gendered part of the definition! Welcome to the first edition of Chivalry’s Not Dead, a weekly installation with a focus on humanism. This feature will showcase some

Darwin Gets His Own Day

By Lux

In Cross-Post , Events , Science , Teen Skepchick

On February 11, 2013

*cross-posted from Teen Skepchick* Since most of our readers are science nerds (or at least know something about science and evolution), I’m sure it’s not news to you that tomorrow is International Darwin Day! If you’re not familiar with the celebration, I guess I’ll take the several minutes to explain what’s going on. Because I love you […]

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AI: Picture Books for Godless Kids

By Lux

On January 3, 2013

The other day, I was pondering what gifts I could get my younger siblings as New Year’s presents. My parents are raising the kids (aged 4 and 6) as rational thinkers who look at nature with wond

Jon Brewer { The "social justice isn't connected to economic justice" meme is nothing new. I can honestly trace it to Reagan, but it got huge under Clinton.... } – Jan 18, 6:08 PM
Ron Skurat { I don't think anyone outside of the more clueless science writers really believe in single-gene traits anymore. People who only remember Gregor Mendel from High... } – Nov 18, 4:21 PM
dragonessgem { Corrective rape exists? So you're saying these people want to force asexuals to have sexual attraction by giving them a quite negative first experience? Where... } – Mar 24, 6:32 PM
lisa { actually he did have a relationship with a woman in the 80s also so he was with other women after her too. SHE said he... } – Mar 14, 7:23 PM
Will { Hi there! I'm sorry this happened! I haven't received any applications since the last announcement a few months ago, so either something's wonky with the... } – Sep 21, 6:13 PM
analogyforfall { Hey! I actually applied for this a couple weeks ago, but I never got a reply. So I'm not sure if you didn't get it... } – Sep 20, 5:52 AM