Secular people don’t always have to craft their worldview, ethics, and way of life from scratch. But without religion, what sources *can* we turn to for input and inspiration? What leaders, philosophers, artists, and sages are worth listening to, and what teachings are worth incorporating into our own life paths? What might “following” look like–with …
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Connecticut Darwin Day Dinner Delivers
Every year for the past eight years, Connecticut has celebrated the birth of Charles Darwin in a big way. This year was no different except for a very special guest. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) attended the 8th Annual Darwin Day dinner in Norwalk. What makes Senator Blumenthal’s visit so special is that he is the …
Governor Malloy Disappoints on Darwin Day…AGAIN!
Once again Governor Dannel Malloy has disappointed both the secular and scientific communities in Connecticut by declining our Darwin Day proclamation request. This year the request was dismissed out of hand because last year’s request (which was declined on a technicality) was declined. For those of you who would like to voice your disapproval of …
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Connecticut Coalition of Reason Elects New Officers for 2016
At the Connecticut Coalition of Reason’s annual meeting on January 31st Pat McCann, President of the Hartford Area Humanists (HAH) and resident of Durham, was re-elected as co-chair; Richard Siddall, past President of the Humanist Association of Connecticut (HAC) and resident of Southbury, was elected co-chair; and Shanna Bokoff, secretary of the Atheist Humanist Society …
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