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Kosmocentrism

Over the years, we have been called freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, secularists, heretics, infidels, naturalists, and I’m sure I’m leaving out a few.

I sometimes facetiously say that our movement should be called Everything-ism. That term comes with its own challenges, no doubt. I do want to make a case for a new term: Kosmocentrism.

Defining Liberalism, part two

So. What is liberalism? The Online Etymology Dictionary tells us this: Latin liberalis “noble, gracious, munificent, generous,” literally “of freedom, pertaining to or befitting a free person,” from liber “free, unrestricted, unimpeded; unbridled, unchecked, licentious.” mid-14c., “generous,” also “nobly born, noble, free;” from late 14c. as “selfless, magnanimous, admirable.” Liberal was used 16c.-17c. as a term of reproach with the… Read More »Defining Liberalism, part two

Ocre cave painting depicting human figures and animals

Painting the Walls

Suppose for a moment that every human being is an artist. For the sake of argument, let’s be specific — a visual artist painting on a cave wall, as our human ancestors did forty and fifty thousand years ago.

an illuminated "yes"

An Introduction to Humanism: the Yes-Way Way

Humanists propose that all religious traditions from all places and times have sought a better understanding of the world in order to improve human flourishing. Theologies and philosophies are, on this view, attempts to use human reason and creativity to improve the human condition.

Hands holding soil

Labor Day, with Bread and Roses

As I write this, on Labor Day weekend of 2022, unemployment is at a fifty-year low. Sections of restaurants are closed due to staff shortages; businesses are opening late and closing early due to staffing shortages. Some small businesses are giving up and closing their doors because they can’t find enough people. Why the sudden shortage of labor? As we come… Read More »Labor Day, with Bread and Roses