Previously published in: humanistfreedoms The rise of modern individualism, scientific inquiry, and pluralistic thought did not emerge in Europe because Christianity was uniquely compatible with Enlightenment values. Rather, these developments became possible as the Roman…
Two distinct interpretations of secularism are discussed by Leslie Rosenblood, Secularism Chair of the Centre for Inquiry Canada, and Michel Virard, President of the Association Humaniste du Québec. Moderator: Robert Hamilton, Vice-President of The New…
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,…
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…
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…
These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the New Enlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them appear on a page of the group’s website to help clarify the NEP’s…
Dr. DiCarlo warns that humanity is building an unprecedented “god-like” intelligence – a bold claim from a philosopher who thinks fabricating a research paper proves sentience. The Core Concern: Building a God Dr. DiCarlo argues…
How does Jerry Coyne show that intelligent design fails scientific tests, and why does religiosity predict resistance to evolution? Jerry Coyne is an American evolutionary biologist and emeritus professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at…
Irene Deschênes speaks with Scott Jacobsen about the abuse of women in the Catholic church.
What evidence threshold should resolve the Kamloops residential school claims? Frances Widdowson is a Canadian political scientist, author, and commentator known for critical analyses of Indigenous policy, higher education, and academic governance. A former associate…
