We don’t hear very much about Black Humanists. When I recently visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC, I did not see an exhibit highlighting Black Humanists or Freethinkers. I didn't even know Black Humanists existed until I left religion. Like most
Here are some examples of what white people can say that show acceptance of people who are not white. Instead of saying you’re “not racist” and instead of denying race matters, and instead of debating, being defensive and dismissive, you can engage in productive conversations about race. Use language
Yesterday, I reread The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. I had not read it since college. The book came out in 1963. Most of what Baldwin wrote is still true today. That is not a compliment to the country. Baldwin described white Americans who refused to look at what
Zionism is a political ideology. It emerged in Europe in the late nineteenth century. Its goal was to establish and maintain a Jewish nation-state. Zionism has taken many forms over time. Its central premise has stayed the same. Zionists hold that Jews constitute a people and a nation entitled
Engaging in dialogue and discussion rather than arguing or debating often fosters a constructive and collaborative atmosphere. Here are a few reasons why it can be better. Promotes Understanding: Dialogue and discussion prioritize understanding different perspectives. Instead of focusing on "winning" or proving a point or being "
Crimes that white people in the U.S. commit disproportionately often refer to those where white individuals are overrepresented relative to their share of the population, or where they make up a majority of the arrests or prosecutions. Based on FBI arrest statistics and criminological studies, here are some crimes
Under a Democratic socialist mayor, NYC is safer than it's ever been, not surprisingly. City of New York(https://www.nyc.gov/) As we all know, "crime in big cities" is a racist trope. Also, "Black people commit more crimes" is also a racist
UNDERSTANDING CLAIMS OF SEXUAL-ORIENTATION CHANGE Distinguishing orientation, identity, behavior, relationships and religious commitments KEY POINT A man may stop identifying as gay or change his behavior without demonstrating that his underlying pattern of attraction has changed. Orientation Versus Identity Sexual orientation generally concerns relatively enduring patterns of sexual and
Problems with the term "Closeted" for Gay Men Stigmatization: The term "closeted" carries a negative connotation and can imply shame or fear associated with one's sexual orientation. This can further stigmatize individuals who are not open about their sexuality. False Binary: Using "closeted&
The Black Humanist Project is a group that fully includes and recognizes Black atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers in the secular humanist community. All races and ethnicities are welcome to join and belong. If our purpose speaks to you, you have a place here. We center the experiences of Black nonreligious
What Is the Secular Social? It is a casual online social gathering for guys who are secular, atheist, agnostic, humanist, nonreligious, de-converting or deconstructing in a supportive environment. It is not a lecture, a meeting, or a debate about religion. The purpose is much simpler: good conversations, new friends,
There is an upcoming Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) speaker event featuring David Fitzgerald, who will be discussing his newest book: Clearly Written by Boys, a Woman's Guide to the Bible. Author David Fitzgerald is an award-winning writer, historical researcher and an atheist activist who lectures internationally