We’ll accept the Universe as our neighbor, as cool wallpaper, and not get too exercised about its existence – this remoteness buffers us from intruders.

Atheism and Humanism are rebounding, while orders such as the Jesuits see their numbers dwindle toward extinction. Some see an opportunity for Humanism’s gentle metaphysics to benefit from Jesuit-style advocacy.

Atheism, Brights and Humanists can unite to be recognized as advocates for our species per se. To do this they must avoid religious acrimony.

(Vancouver, ©TFN)  A disaffected branch of the United Church of Canada has voted to join a Humanist association in reaction to ongoing disputes within its national executive around social issues. At least three churches in Canada have ratified their merging with Humanism this year, and more may follow. The process began when a downtown Vancouver
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(TFN, Battle Creek MI)
In a bid to renew trust with consumers after 100 years in business, Kellogg’s today announced that it was eliminating all sugars, whether raw, refined or derived from corn, from all of its cereal products, effective by mid-2010.

It is my duty to inform all units that our state is about to be invaded by US forces.