Two Solitudes of Secularism
Two distinct interpretations of secularism are discussed by Leslie Rosenblood, Secularism Chair of the Centre for Inquiry Canada, and Michel Virard, President […]
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My first impressions of the New Enlightenment project
In an age when noise is mistaken for argument and outrage for conviction, the New Enlightenment Project stands apart – a […]
Read moreHumanism as Resistance: Reclaiming Dialogue in Divided Times
Previously published in: humanistfreedoms The rise of modern individualism, scientific inquiry, and pluralistic thought did not emerge in Europe because Christianity was […]
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Humanism and Religion
PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display a desire […]
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Humanism, Democracy, and Freedom
PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator. Democracy is […]
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Humanism and Art
PART 1 I Because humanists emphasize the importance of analyzing empirical evidence rationally it is sometimes thought that they are cold and […]
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Preface to Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding
These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the New Enlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them […]
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Dr. Christopher DiCarlo on “Building A God”
Dr. DiCarlo warns that humanity is building an unprecedented “god-like” intelligence – a bold claim from a philosopher who thinks fabricating a […]
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Jerry Coyne on Dover, Intelligent Design, and the Science–Religion Clash
How does Jerry Coyne show that intelligent design fails scientific tests, and why does religiosity predict resistance to evolution? Jerry Coyne is an American […]
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Irene Deschênes on Catholic Church abuse
Irene Deschênes speaks with Scott Jacobsen about the abuse of women in the Catholic church.
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