Why should "secular humanism" be defined mostly by its opponents? Your three co-hosts talk to fabulous humans working toward humanist goals like social justice, critical thinking, exploiting the power of humor, and improving society by means of communication skills. Some are recovering from a religious upbringing; others exploring secular spirituality. Some believe in a deity--and are open to respectful inquiry about where o ...
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The multi-talented Ari Honarvar is a Musical Ambassador of Peace who dances with refugees and leads workshops on Resilience Through Joy. A former refugee from Iran, she is the author of A Girl Called Rumi and founder of Rumi With a View, “dedicated to building bridges between the arts, social justice, and well-being.” In conversation with Roger Kimmel Smith, she outlines her “arranged friendships” idea and other creative responses to the challenges of social isolation and fragmented communities.
The astounding “color commentary” in Barbara West’s writing bursts forth from her efferverscent personality, some sources of which—the Christian pacifist tradition in which she was raised, her humanistic education, Buddhist meditation practice, and nursing career—receive insightful examination in this conversation with her old friend Roger Kimmel Smith.
Dr. Anna Kelles represents the 125th Assembly district of central New York state as a Democrat. Her public health background and Ph.D. in nutritional epidemiology give her a powerful, humanistic perspective on public policy. Interview conducted by Roger Kimmel Smith.
Co-hosts Chris West and Roger Kimmel Smith converse with Aidan King, a member of The Humanist Being’s steering group, about the challenges of building humanist community and overcoming the cognitive dissonance of a fundamentalist upbringing. [Image: Aidan King, “No More Heart Emojis”]
