Freethinkers can sometimes assume the role of Son of God (or Daughter, Child of God). . .at least as Hindus […]

Freethinkers can sometimes assume the role of Son of God (or Daughter, Child of God). . .at least as Hindus […]
from an essay I’ve been writing on “Owning up to Ownership”: As I try to make an effort to learn […]
Lessons in human kindness from the Sikh religion and a class on Humanism … A preview of this weekend’s column: […]
One of the most satisfying aspects of a practice of freethinking is teaching Freethought. Like Science, Philosophy or even Religion, […]
I remember being drawn to elements of Stoicism even in my evangelical college. It’s not as simplistic as some present […]
Preparing to teach the final session of my Emerson class, I came across this line from his biographer, Robert Richardson: […]
This is a day we all should remember the execution of a tragic character in history, a failed leader, a […]
The more I read James Baldwin, the more I sense he had his finger on the national and human pulse. […]
My recent Zoom talk to the Jubilee! Community here in Asheville begins around the 45:40 mark.
A longtime friend posted something that was not completely surprising though still stunning. In these divisive times when the Virus […]
As someone recently posted, I support protesters (generally) who do not commit crimes* and I support police (generally) who do […]
This essay was posted today on “Rational Doubt” at Patheos. What are your thoughts? Hunting for Game and God