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American Humanist Association (AHA)

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The American Humanist Association advocates progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists and freethinkers in the United States. We work to promote humanism--the idea that you can be good without a god.

Website: http://www.americanhumanist.org
Location: Washington, DC
Members: 732
Latest Activity: Jun 13

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Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason held on or around Feb. 12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin.

On this website you can find all sorts of information about Charles Darwin and the International Darwin Day Foundation. If you are hosting a Darwin Day event, you can post information about it on our events listing. You can also locate Darwin Day programs near you by searching our events section.

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 1, 2011 at 8:45am: Psychology Today article talks about why atheism will eventually replace religion.

"It seems that with better science, with government safety nets, better health, and longer life expectancy, there is less fear and uncertainty in people's daily lives. As a result there is less of a need for religion to help people cope with the feeling that they have little control over their lives."

Comment by Brian Magee on November 30, 2011 at 1:43pm: A new study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says that ..."religious believer’s distrust – rather than dislike or disgust – was the central motivator of prejudice against atheists..."

Comment by Brian Magee on November 30, 2011 at 11:11am: Here is a billboard from New Jersey that is part of the AHA's atheist holiday awareness campaign.

Comment by Logan A on November 27, 2011 at 2:54pm: So glad I found this group! I'm in the process of starting a local chapter of the national secular humanist society in my town. Excited to dig in to the content here!

Comment by Brian Magee on November 23, 2011 at 3:17am: Thanks for joining the AHA, Ron!

Comment by Rod Chlebek on November 22, 2011 at 10:18pm: Just became an AHA member! Countdown to celebrant begins now!

Comment by Brian Magee on November 22, 2011 at 9:21pm: For those who haven't seen it, the AHA has launched a new atheist "naughty" ad campaign.

Comment by Brian Magee on November 22, 2011 at 9:19pm: Rod,

I work for the American Humanist Association, which offers a program to be come a humanist chaplain. Go to this link for details.

Comment by Rod Chlebek on November 22, 2011 at 9:13pm: I mean, I'd be interested in being a Humanist Chaplain.

Comment by Rod Chlebek on November 22, 2011 at 9:10pm: I'm running down the isles! Wheee! Glad to be here!

I'm going back to school for philosophy. I'd like to incorporate Humanism. Any way to do this? Are there courses offered?