Lessons in human kindness from the Sikh religion and a class on Humanism … A preview of this weekend’s column: […]
Tag Archive for ‘Education’
Teaching Freethought
One of the most satisfying aspects of a practice of freethinking is teaching Freethought. Like Science, Philosophy or even Religion, […]
Stoic Wisdom
I remember being drawn to elements of Stoicism even in my evangelical college. It’s not as simplistic as some present […]
If Death is the End
Preparing to teach the final session of my Emerson class, I came across this line from his biographer, Robert Richardson: […]
December 2, 1859
This is a day we all should remember the execution of a tragic character in history, a failed leader, a […]
Baldwin on Education and Freethought
The more I read James Baldwin, the more I sense he had his finger on the national and human pulse. […]
Geography of the Wild
My recent Zoom talk to the Jubilee! Community here in Asheville begins around the 45:40 mark.
A Trump Voter, and Friend
A longtime friend posted something that was not completely surprising though still stunning. In these divisive times when the Virus […]
A Couple Questions
As someone recently posted, I support protesters (generally) who do not commit crimes* and I support police (generally) who do […]
Hunting Season for Game, and God?
This essay was posted today on “Rational Doubt” at Patheos. What are your thoughts? Hunting for Game and God
Please Support My Work
I post this “invitation” now and then. I’m not paid for most of my teaching and writing, so I welcome […]
Do Atheists have anything in Common with Believers?
My latest thoughts on these things that agitate … mostly in a good way … What Atheists Have in Common […]
Friendly Freethinker 