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The Unfolding of Humanist Manifesto III
Since the first manifesto was issued seventy years ago, interest in Humanism has increased. The second manifesto, published thirty years ago, was written to accommodate the sobering challenges to the original document's optimism. Now we present a third manifesto to offer a clarification and development of Humanism as understood and lived today. It is a summary of the foundations of the Humanist lifestance that is intended to restate the boundaries in words that can resonate with the culture we find developing in our new century. (Read Article in PDF) The new document, Humanism and Its Aspirations, signed by Humanist leaders and leading thinkers from around the world, is released in its entirety. (Read Document and Signers in PDF) (Be a signer) Lessons From Texas' Faith-Based Initiatives
by the Texas Freedom Network
Texas is showing why Bush's faith-based initiative is a bad idea. After more than six years of giving special privileges to substandard religious social services, Texas is ready to return to a secular approach-and so should the nation.
Just War Theory
by Roderigue Tremblay
It was illegal, according to the basic canons of international law and the fundamental principles of morality and justice, for the United States to launch an invasion of Iraq.
Atheists in Foxholes, Christians in Uniform
by Mister Thorne
Just war theory has historically sought to limit human killing by setting forth precise conditions for war: proper authority, just cause, and right intent.
A Reckless Administration May Reap Disastrous Consequences
by U.S. Senator Robert Byrd
The senator's speech criticizes the Bush administration's reckless policies, dismal record, and the Senate's silence and passivity, prophetically examining the serious consequences of the war against Iraq.
U.S. Government Detention of Suspects
by Meggie Sramek
The U.S. government detained over one thousand non-U.S. nationals in its search for possible suspects linked with the September 11, 2001, attacks. Public records indicate that none of these charges related to those attacks.
Archaeology of Compassion
by Terisa Green
Archaeological remains that provide glimpses into the world and behavior of our earliest human predecessors reveal the presence of compassion. Perhaps this is central to what makes us human in the first place.
The Issue At Hand LETTERS TO THE UP FRONT: ALTERNATIVE VOICES: MEDIA BEAT: WATCH ON THE RIGHT: CHURCH AND STATE: TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY: LIVING HUMANISM: REVIEWS WORTH NOTING Cover: by Kiyoung Nam
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