It's been over a decade since Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris (and to a lesser extent, Dan Dennett) launched what's been nicknamed the New Atheism.
Their books repackaged a lot of old arguments against faith into a challenge against the unquestioned assumptions that blind faith is a virtue.
Since then, an atheist and humanist movement has grown in a number of directions both on and offline.
In his latest column for The Huffington Post, American Humanist Association executive director Roy Speckhardt looks at this growing secular movement in the USA and asks the question of who will be part of the humanist movement going forward.
It's an interesting time to be involved in the effort to promote progressive and secular values and we're glad you're a part of our efforts.
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- Sunday Meeting: Joann Robertson - Political Correctness at Oakridge Seniors Centre, Vancouver
Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- Sunday Meeting- Mattias Martens on Populism at Oakridge Seniors Centre, Vancouver
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- Sunday Meeting: Deborah Littman - Metro Vancouver Alliance at Oakridge Seniors Centre, Vancouver
Sunday, February 05, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- Sunday Meeting: Patti Bacchus - Public education at Oakridge Seniors Centre, Vancouver
Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 07:00 PM
- Book Club - The Value of Nothing by Raj Patel at Goldis' Home, Vancouver
External Events
Volunteering in Vancouver's Calopia Kickoff
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Vancouver Public Library's Peter Kaye Meeting Room.
This is the very first Calopia event! Calopia events are inspirational gatherings that bring together people looking for volunteers with people looking for a cause. The BCHA will be a part of the event. $5
Find out more and RSVP on Meetup