The Secular Spectrum
Let's discover the bridges we've missed. Read more
Let's discover the bridges we've missed. Read more
Caption: Yelling man (Image credit) _______________________________________________________ The June 12 mass killings in Orlando was the worst terrorist attack on American soil since Sept. 11, 2001. A shooter’s rampage through a packed gay nightclub left dozens of people dead and many more wounded. The gunman swore allegiance to ISIS, and shortly after the shootings, ISIS claimed responsibility for the terror. How can we achieve our goals of making us safer from such mass acts of terror and get revenge on... Read more
Finding nonbelievers in some places and times isn't that surprising. Others, though... Read more
When you compare God's morals to Superman's, Supe wins in a walk. Read more
Caption: Image of an offshore island in the shape of a dollar. (image credit) Humanists can all hold this truth as self-evident: that no one should experience avoidable suffering. As humanists, we focus on our love and care for humanity, and it’s vitally important to put these values into action for us to be honest to who we are. Our world has so much unnecessary harm. Hundreds of thousands are dying from easily preventable diseases such as malaria. Many... Read more
Stereotyped thinking of the religious right regarding atheists is all too prevalent. Events like the Reason Rally can counter that message. Read more
(image credit) So imagine you are driving on autopilot, as we all do much of the time. Suddenly the car in front of you cuts you off quite unexpectedly. You slam your brakes and feel scared and indignant. Maybe you flash your lights or honk your horn at the other car. What’s your gut feeling about the other driver? I know my first reaction is that the driver is rude and obnoxious. Now imagine a different situation. You’re... Read more
Act now! Allowing priests to use the same facilities as our little boys puts our children at risk! Read more
You pass through the long security line at the United States Capitol building inWashington, DC. While the line of tourists streams forward into the Exhibition Hall, you turn right, and head to the Senate appointment desk. There, you sign in, get an ID badge, and are guided by a security officer to a large meeting room. You mingle with political staffers, reporters, and various notables. Soon, your state’s Senator walks in. You introduce yourself, talk to the Senator one-on-one... Read more
One of my favorite movies is Mr Smith Goes to Washington. It is a story about a man who believes in a process (democracy and the constitution) and is given an opportunity to serve that belief he holds precious as a senator. In short time he learns the power brokers that represent the ideals he holds dear are corrupt and will do anything to silence him for their own selfish interests. In the movie you see that they will even... Read more
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