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Time Out for Reason

You don’t have to watch the news for long to see evidence of irrationality. Politicians spread lies and false accusations. Pundits speculate. Meanwhile, serious needs get ignored, Constitutional rights are given a back seat, and Americans are told by politicians to pray about it. For those of us who still support “liberty and justice for all,” there is a lot to be done. Humanists are calling for a National Day of Reason on May 3. National Day of Reason encourages reason, science, service, and action and shows respect for the religious liberty of all Americans. » Read more

Open Minds and Open Expression

Richard Dawkins has sparked debate by saying, “Don’t fall for the convention that we’re all too polite to talk about religion. Religion is not off the table. Religion is not off limits. Religion makes specific claims about the universe which need to be substantiated and need to be challenged and, if necessary, need to be ridiculed with contempt.” But not everyone wants to keep a body guard as Dawkins does.  » Read more

Pride v. Prejudice

As Humanists, we may think of ourselves as “good without God,” but the expression “evil little thing” captures what many people in the United States think of someone supporting Humanism. Humanists face potentially serious consequences from prejudice and discrimination. At the Reason Rally, Humanists helped make a safe space where people could be honest about their Humanism and enjoy the company of others. Now, many of us want to find and create more safe spaces.  » Read more

Reasons for the Reason Rally

This week’s Reason Rally builds hope and community for a wide range of secular people. On March 24 in Washington, D.C., the Reason Rally will bring together people from all over the country in a unified effort by multiple secular organizations. Programs will include speeches, dinners, comedy, and music expressing the experience of our lives as secularists. How do fun events like this help the future of our movement?  » Read more

The Art of Humanist Living: Time for TEA

In 2012, our Humanist programs will explore many different topics, but each year, one theme is present and that is Humanist living. Humanist living involves our exploration of ways to put reason and compassion in action and to be “good without God.” Humanist living involves “careful thinking and thoughtful caring.” Humanist living involves all that we as Humanists think, feel, and do to live well.

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We're moving!

As of Friday, March 9, we will be moving to our new office in the Secular Student Alliance's office at 1550 Old Henderson Rd, S150, Columbus, OH 43220.

We're excited about our new larger space! More information will be coming soon.

This weekend, we may experience some down time with our phone system as we move and get our new utilities set up. Please bear with us and email us if you have any questions!

 

 

Three Paths to More Happiness-No Luck Required

This Irish blessing shows many things that people hope for in life. It says, “May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to you, and may all the wishes you wish come true!” For Humanists who don’t rely on luck or the supernatural, the gold at the end of the rainbow could be in recent research showing that we can add happiness to our lives by how we handle things.  » Read more

Imaginary Friend: Doug Whaley's Atheist Thriller

Doug Whaley opens new territory with his engaging novel “Imaginary Friend.” “Imaginary Friend” begins at Ohio State’s Horseshoe Stadium where atheist hero Franklin Whitehouse is attending a game. During the game, a bomber with ties to a Muslim organization brings down a section of the stadium trapping Franklin and dozens of other people. Franklin becomes a national hero as he helps people to safety.  » Read more

Occupy Reality

The Occupy Wall Street movement has generated international occupations and for me raised questions about what do Humanists occupy and what do Humanists hope to accomplish. The short answer is that Humanists aim to occupy reality and to live well, but here are some details.  » Read more

HCCO Weekly Update 1/31/2012

Heathen Chicks
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7pm
Join the freethinking ladies of Central Ohio for dinner, drinks, or just dessert! We meet the first Wednesday of every month at the Chocolate Café located at 1855 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. RSVP on our Meetup page to see who is coming and for additional information!

HCCO Family Game Night
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 6:30pm » Read more

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