PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display a desire to understand various points of view. There is, however, no acceptance of divinity,… Humanism and Religion
PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator. Democracy is not a new idea but it is one that has not been put… Humanism, Democracy, and Freedom
PART 1 I Because humanists emphasize the importance of analyzing empirical evidence rationally it is sometimes thought that they are cold and machine like. Nothing could be further from the truth. Humanism gives equal emphasis… Humanism and Art
These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the NewEnlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them appear on a page of the group’swebsite to help clarify the NEP’s position on… Foreword to Discussion Papers for the New Enlightenment Project
“The Act impermissibly endorses religion by advancing the religious belief that a supernatural being created humankind.” Supreme Court of the United States (Edwards v. Aguillard, 1987) “Creationism, intelligent design and other claims of supernatural intervention… Intelligent Design Adrift: A Tale of Hard Work with One Paddle
Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson I have been canoeing the Hanging Heart Lakes at the northern end of Prince Albert National Park since I was a youth. Oral tradition has it that the lakes were named following… Be careful in asking an AI a question if you do not already know the answer
Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson, psychologist A recent discussion among New Enlightenment Project board members has highlighted a growing breakdown in meaningful communication across societal “silos.” Groups divided by differing beliefs on divisive issues—such as Palestine, immigration,… Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Reason and Respect in a Divided World
Does the dismissal of Dr. Frances Widdowson from Mount Royal University signal a threat to academic freedom in Canada’s post-secondary institutions? Academic freedom includes… Freedom to express one’s opinion about the institution, its administration, and… The Widdowson Case: Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Institutional Censorship in Canadian Universities
How does Canada’s outdated census question on religion distort public policy, and why are humanists calling for reform to reflect the country’s growing secularism? By Robert Hamilton (President, Humanist Ottawa) Let’s be honest — when was the… It’s Time for Canada’s Census to Get Real About Religion
What happened to Dr. Christopher DiCarlo after teaching ‘We Are All African’ in a Canadian university course on critical thinking? On November 1, 2005, Dr. Christopher DiCarlo taught a sessional course at Southern Ontario university… The Case of Dr. Christopher DiCarlo: ‘We Are All African’ and the Clash of Science, Culture, and Academia
