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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: 734
Latest Activity: May 9

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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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The AHA is proud to hold its 72nd Annual Conference in San Diego, CA, May 30-June 2, 2013 at the Bahia Resort Hotel. More details will be added soon. http://conference.americanhumanist.org/

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 28, 2011 at 1:53pm: The Secular Coalition for America, a coalition lobbying group of which the American Humanist Association is a member, has put out a "candidate scorecard" for the upcoming presidential election.

Comment by Brian Magee on December 27, 2011 at 11:05am: From the latest edition of Humanist Network News, ex-Mormon Nancy Martin gives a brief personal history, Mormonism (As Told by an Ex-Mormon)*.

Are you an ex-Christian Scientist, ex-Scientologist, ex-Pagan, ex-Pentecostalist, ex-Muslim, or otherwise ex-religious? Interested in writing about it for Humanist Network News? Write to us at hnn@americanhumanist.org.

Comment by Anthony Graham on December 27, 2011 at 12:42am: Open Positions, National Atheist Party

The National Atheist Party is looking for people to fill positions. If you know of anyone that identifies with any of the following worldviews/areas please contact anthony.graham@usanap.org or follow the links below.

GLBT Affairs http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/glbt-affairs-committee-me...

Labor- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/labor-committee-member.html/

Latino- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/latino-committee-member.h...

Native American- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/native-american-committee...

Asian- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/asian-committee-member.html/

Middle Eastern- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/middle-eastern-committee-...

African-American- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/african-american-committe...

Health and Welfare- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/health-and-welfare-commit...

Veterans- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/veterans-committee-member...

Respectfully,

Anthony Graham
Anthropology and Sociology Advisor
Chair of the Diversity Council
National Atheist Party
anthony.graham@usanap.org
224-210-1211
http://www.usanap.org/
http://www.facebook.com/National.Atheist.Party

Comment by Brian Magee on December 23, 2011 at 12:54pm: Humanist Network News is an AHA weekly ezine containing a wide variety of offerings, including news, opinion, crosswords, poetry, and comics. Feel free to take part in this free offering. You can also make comments, adding your voice to the mix!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 22, 2011 at 8:46am: U.S. News & World Report Debate Club: Has Christmas Become Too Secular?

AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhard was one of the people invited to participate in this round of Debate Club. Click on over and award a few up votes!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 21, 2011 at 1:46pm: We are less than 1,000 Facebook friends away from overtaking Betty Bowers, "America's Best Christian" and Landover Baptist Church matriarch!

Comment by Brian Magee on December 20, 2011 at 12:38pm: (AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt's most recent Patheos column is up.)

Wishy-Washier Than Thou

Faith isn't possible for those who doubt, experiment, and accept the facts presented when religious claims are honestly tested.

Eric Weiner's recent wishy-washier-than-thou New York Times article, "Americans: Undecided About God?", presents a curious new bias to decipher when it comes to religion and nonbelievers.

Weiner walks in well-worn shoes when he tries to tackle a cultural issue by opening with a complaint and offering a possibly better path. He says we are terrible when it comes to talking about god and asks for a new "religious operating system." But he's sadly lacking in clarity and hopelessly striving for impossibility.

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 19, 2011 at 3:49pm: This is one of the articles included in the most recent Humanist Network News, a free weekly eizine from the AHA.

Celebrating Love and Light: 10 Holiday Tips for the Post-Religious

By Valerie Tarico

Is the holiday season more glitter than glow for you lately? For a humanist who seeks to live a life centered in reason and compassion, the holiday time can be surprisingly challenging. Old traditions may not fit anymore, but what does? We see ourselves as an integral part of nature, and the beauties of the winter season surround us, but how can you bring the season into your home in a way that feels rich and satisfying? We humanists find meaning in relationships, but reunions can be fraught with peril. If an old Christian friend or family member uses Christmas cards or gatherings as an opportunity to evangelize, you may even find yourself feeling downright crabby. How can you shake it off?

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 19, 2011 at 12:14pm: This is one of the articles included in the most recent Humanist Network News, a free weekly eizine from the AHA.

Building a Strong and Diverse Community: A Profile of Black Atheist...

By Ayanna Watson

Black Atheists of America (BAAm) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between atheism and the black community. I founded the organization in 2010 with the intention of diversifying the growing atheist movement and promoting critical thinking.

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Comment by Brian Magee on December 16, 2011 at 8:26am: Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

(Washington, DC - December 16, 2011) -- Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens, who died Thursday at the age of 62 after battling esophageal cancer.

“Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

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