Well, yes, I suppose that Freethinkers DO party now and then … but this piece by E.J. Dionne in the […]


Well, yes, I suppose that Freethinkers DO party now and then … but this piece by E.J. Dionne in the […]

For many years I worked closely with people suffering from various forms of mental illness. I take the people, and […]

For a divided nation, it’s either a wonderful day or an awful one. Celebration on one side, and disappointment, even […]

This may come as a shock to some readers, but ’tis the season for honesty, isn’t it? (that’s a very […]

This website reached 50,000 views today. I’m aware this doesn’t mean there have been that many actual “visitors.” That […]

Alright, maybe not so new … and just maybe the oldest religion in the human story. “Can a Secular Person […]

One of the most delightful shows on the tube these days is “Young Sheldon.” Brilliant little guy (“mighty little man,” […]

Or is she? I’m talking about Frances Wright, 19th Century Scottish-American social reformer who flung her freethinking in the face […]

African-American writer, Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), wrote about her long struggles with religious faith. I sense kinship with some of […]

Sixty years ago today, September 12, 1960, candidate John F. Kennedy spoke to a ministerial association in Houston, TX. He […]

As I continue to reflect on issues of faith and my journey beyond faith, enjoying the daily wonders and beauty […]

The Nones Bible Chapter Seven “A Mantle of Protection for Beliefs” There are biblical stories of protective cloaks, robes or […]