The first part of a dialogue with Stephanie Zvan of Freethought Blog Almost Diamonds, sparked by a late-night conversation at the Freethought Festival. Jump in and discuss!
Relaunching the Temple of the Future – From Ingersoll’s Voice to Adler’s Vision
I believe the time has come to revive Felix Adler’s vision – his idea that a more Ethical Culture can be built only through communities dedicated to moral betterment. From now on, this idea will be the primary focus of this blog. As a more personal adjunct to my writing at the Humanist Community Project, I will use this space to explore the idea of Humanist community building, including discussions of community practices, organizational structure, cultural resources, ritual and other aspects of communal experience. And I will use it a s a forum to host my work as I speak, talk and teach on this subject around the world. Ingersoll’s voice will still be heard – he is not banished from this blog! – but Adler’s vision will predominate.
‘Unbelievable?’ – Was Jesus Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Discussing CS Lewis’ Apologetics
My second appearance on Unbelievable?, a Premier Christian Radio show hosted by Justin Brierley. Here I debate Ken Samples of apologetics organization Reasons to Believe.
Abortion Debate with Scott Klusendorf of the Life Training Institute
Video from my debate with Scott Klusendorf of the Life Training Institute on March 29th.
It Makes My Teeth Ache
I’m listening to a speech by Reverend Doctor Jamie Washington at the opening of Harvard’s new Office Of BGLTQ Student Life and he is talking about the necessity of engaging in the discussion of spirituality, religion, and BGLTQ issues. I…
Give Us a Reason to Rally!
The Reason Rally – one of the biggest dates in the freethinking calendar for many years. The line-up of speakers is impressive. The location is auspicious – the Washington Mall has hosted some of the most significant moments in American history. The time is right – nonreligious people have never been so numerous, visible or energized as they are now. The Rally will doubtless receive major media coverage. So this is an opportunity. A chance for thousands of freethinkers to gather and present themselves to the country and to the world.
What will we present?
Chris Christie Go Away!
“This is just weird: a guy from Britain who lives in Massachusetts lecturing the Governor of New Jersey on the sacred right of Americans … to redefine marriage?” – The National Organization for Marriage
You bet!
How Should Atheists Talk About Religion? Greg Epstein and PZ Call for a Prudent Balance
Ask An Atheist radio show recently held a debate between PZ Myers and Greg Epstein addressing the question “How Should Atheists Talk About Religion?” There was much agreement – indeed, a surprising amount.
It Gets Better…
It Gets Better if we make it better. That’s the message of the It Gets Better video I appeared in, with students and faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Welcome ‘Unbelievable?’ Listeners! Apologetics IS a Waste of Time!
If you’ve reached my site through my discussion with Chris Sinkinson about his book Confident Christianity on Unbelievable, welcome! For those who want a longer expression of my views on apologetics, this post is for you.