http://humanistnetworknews.org e-zine of the Institute for Humanist Studies Copyright 2008 Institute for Humanist Studies HNN/RSS 2.0 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/images/HNN-button-2.jpg http://humanistnetworknews.org Swift change in leadership at American Atheists. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=0 Still time to go to the humanist congress in D.C.--if you hurry. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=1 Looking for dedicated humanists to join our board. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=2 The Institute's Secular Seasons project get noticed from Washington, D.C to North Dakota. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=3 Jesus Christ, what a coffee break! Canadian Doug Thomas tells us about Christian counselors on the job in Ontario. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=4 Sweet Reason tackles two topics: how to handle unwanted holiday greetings and freethought fundraising. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=5 HNN Readers React Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=6 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=7 Who needs the supernatural when this world presents us with its own marvels? A roundup of the bizarre. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=8 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=9 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=9 Fun with Maude and Mabel. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=10 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=347&article=10 In this month's Humanist Network News audio podcast we speak to Greg Graffin, Ph.D., lead singer of the punk rock band Bad Religion and professor of life sciences at UCLA. The weekend at Harvard, Graffin received the lifetime achievement award in cultural humanism, given by the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=346&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=346&article=0 This is a transcript of the HNN podcast which was originally released on March 26, 2008. In this show we explored the human mind. Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr. explained the psychological anatomy of a suicide bomber. Dr. Stephen Uhl shared his story of transformation from a sincere Catholic priest to an atheist psychologist. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=346&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=346&article=1 The American Ethical Union joins the Secular Coalition of America to help in the fight for secular rights. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=0 The Institute's podcasting team is poised to garner new fans. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=1 News from Scandinavia about progress towards a greater church-state separation. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=2 Humanists asked to put up with prayer--again. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=3 When your family thinks you're going to hell, but you know better. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=4 HNN Readers React Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=5 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=6 Who needs the supernatural when this world presents us with its own marvels? A roundup of the bizarre. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=7 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=8 It's not God, you're just about to exit the Holland Tunnel. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=9 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=345&article=9 Science writer Dava Sobel writes about Copernicus' struggles in a new play. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=0 Dale McGowan on why atheist parents should let their children find their own wayspiritually. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=1 Should this well-meaning atheist grandmother just butt out? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=2 Doug Thomas says that our expectations of our heroes may be unrealistic. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=3 HNN Readers React Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=4 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=5 Who needs the supernatural when this world presents us with its own marvels? A roundup of the bizarre. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=6 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=7 The pontiff joyrides through the big, bad city. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=344&article=8 Should our federal funds be going to train Christian missionaries? Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=0 The Institute for Humanist Studies takes over the Secular Seasons web site. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=1 Opportunities for interns interested in helping the humanist cause. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=2 Reader is happy with a free and easy love life, wonders why it bothers some. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=3 After almost 200 years, Charlie still ain't got no respect. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=4 It may not play in Peoria. Pornography, that is, if a Utah representative gets his way. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=5 HNN Readers React Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=6 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=7 Who needs the supernatural when this world presents us with its own marvels? A roundup of the bizarre. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=8 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=9 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=9 Very old bones. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=10 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=343&article=10 The first of a series of articles exploring the battleground over our brains. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=0 Son thinks that his agnostic mom should believe in Godjust in case. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=1 Our Canadian columnist wishes we'd think more about the rest of the world. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=2 HNN Readers React Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=3 Our freethinking intern takes over Media Roundup and Strange Times. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=4 Who needs the supernatural when this world presents us with its own marvels? A roundup of the bizarre. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=5 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=6 The secret life of psychiatrists. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=342&article=7 In this month's Humanist Network News audio podcast we explore the human mind. Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr. explains the psychological anatomy of a suicide bomber. Dr. Stephen Uhl shares his story of transformation from a sincere Catholic priest to an atheist psychologist. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=341&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=341&article=0 This is a transcript of a very special interview with the late Arthur Miller, American playwright, and Jonathan Miller, physician, author and director. This interview appeared on the Humanist Network News podcast courtesy of Alive Mind Media, which recently released Jonathan Miller's The Atheism Tapes. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=341&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=341&article=1 Humanists discuss what's wrong about Eliot Spitzer's behavior. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=0 A pioneer in both the scientific and literary world leaves this planet Earth. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=1 Extra, extra! We need your most current personal contact info in the Humanist Network News database. We'll be sending you a special postal mailing soon. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=2 How to handle those touchy situations at your child's school. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=3 Can a Catholic and a non-believer be truly compatible for the long haul? Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=4 Somehow, religious fanatics keep practicing hatred, not tolerance. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=5 HNN Readers React Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=6 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=7 Family feud: or my side of the family is better than yours! Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=340&article=8 The Institute's work gets noticed by the New York Times. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=0 In recognition of Women's History Month, we profile an influential philosopher, teacher and mathematician from ancient Alexandria. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=1 Help an IHS staffer raise money to fight lung disease. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=2 Sweet Reason advises an underconfident reader how to get help. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=3 Why is a mercy killer required to show remorse when violent criminals are not? Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=4 HNN Readers React Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=5 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=6 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=7 If animals could only talk... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=339&article=8 In this month's audio podcast we present a very special interview with the late Arthur Miller, American playwright, and Jonathan Miller, physician, author and director. This interview appears courtesy of Alive Mind Media, which recently released Jonathan Miller's "The Atheism Tapes." Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=338&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=338&article=0 In HNN Podcast #27 we geared up for the 199th birthday anniversary of Charles Darwin, which is celebrated around the world as Darwin Day on Feb. 12. Our first guest is Matthew Chapman, writer, director producer and great great grandson of Charles Darwin. Our second guest is anthropologist and songwriter Richard Milner, creator and star of the musical Charles Darwin Live&In Concert. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=338&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=338&article=1 Humanists advocate for their concerns in the New York State Legislature. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=0 A resolution honoring Charles Darwin, just in time for his 199th birthday. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=1 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=1 IHS launches a Darwin Day Celebration heard round the world. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=2 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=2 HNN readers get a bargain rate on these exciting tapes. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=3 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=3 A freethinking educator struggles with being true to herself. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=4 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=4 A Unitarian minister talks about the importance of diversity. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=5 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=5 Doug Thomas informs us about the suffering of a child-soldierand why the Canadian government has done nothing about it. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=6 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=6 HNN Readers React Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=7 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=7 A roundup of news articles of interest to humanists... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=8 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=8 ...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=9 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=9 Man proposes; God disposes. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=10 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=337&article=10 The Humanist Network News e-zine will return next week. Our offices are closed today because of ice. This week's edition of HNN contains just one quick note about our highly successful Darwin Day efforts around the world and in Albany, where the Institute for Humanist Studies is based. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=336&article=0 http://humaniststudies.org/enews/?id=336&article=0