Nine hundred years ago, there walked in Persia one of the most remarkable humans the world has ever known. Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a scientist, mathematician, poet, historian, and philosopher whose Epicurean-tinged agnostic leanings were overlooked more often than not by the Turkish Muslim overlords of Persia in recognition of his value as a rigorous …
As far as we can determine, gods have been intervening in our lives—or not—for somewhere between 6,000 and 4.5-ish billion years. Their methods vary as much as their timelines. Ancient Greek and Roman gods are petty, duplicitous, and warlike. So, for that matter, is the god found in the Bible and the Qur’an. The deist …
For the Benefit of Aspiring Gods Nicole Scott Free Inquiry Read More »
after the Tri-Faith Initiative Derek Mong [note for typesetting: maintain all formatting] We made you because we needed someone to talk to. We kept you to give cursing more flair. If perched still on some hardscrabble hillside, if bearded in our nightly despairs— remember: this Honda outruns a prayer. See the temple at …
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This article originally appeared in The Skeptic, Volume 19, Issue 2, from 2006. Although magnetism was known and exploited by the third century BC or earlier, it still has a capacity to amaze and confuse and it is probably for this reason that it seems to be seeing a particular resurgence as a quack therapy …
Rhyme and Reason – Magnetic quackery Michael Marshall The Skeptic Read More »
As war is raging in Ukraine, it seems that many conspiracy theorists, fuelled by disinformation campaigns plotted by the Russian government, have shifted their attention from the pandemic towards the war front. The pro-Russia disinformation campaigns are primarily focusing on whitewashing, defending and justifying Russian attacks on Ukraine – perhaps because explicitly denying war would …
Journeys to Humanism, theHumanist.com’s regular series, features real stories from humanists in our community. From heartwarming narratives of growth, to more difficult journeys, our readers open up about their experiences coming to humanism. Dustin DanielsCrossville, Tennessee On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. As a fourteen-year-old gay …
Journeys to Humanism: Self-Acceptance Peter Bjork TheHumanist.com Read More »
In his lifetime, Charles Darwin wrote and revised a total of nineteen books. Essentially, he produced a new work or significantly updated text every two to three years. Starting in 1839 and ending in 1881, a year prior to his death, his publications spanned more than forty years. In his seventy-three years of life, perhaps …
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When I decided to become a doctor I, like most medical students, did so mainly in the hope of one day being able to help suffering individuals. Later, when I became a researcher, I felt more removed from this original ideal. Yet I told myself that, by conducting research, I might eventually contribute to a …
The Supreme Court of the United States had a busy term for 2021, managing to deliver some heavy blows in May and June to abortion access, religious rights, gun laws, and more. One opinion will have detrimental consequences on our ability as a nation to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: …
The latest from Cagle Cartoons. Let It Burn by Pat Byrnes Silver Lining by John Darkow The post The Comics Section: Raging Fires and Silver Linings appeared first on TheHumanist.com. The latest from Cagle Cartoons. Let It Burn by Pat Byrnes Silver Lining by John Darkow The post The …
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