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Sam Harris

Book Review: Waking Up, by Sam Harris

July 15, 2015August 7, 2014 by DT Strain

Coming this September, Sam Harris’ new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice. Here’s our review…

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New SNS Articles

Simulated Worlds and Natural Deities

Simulated Worlds and Natural Deities

Stimulating theology with simulation…

The Hall of Virtue

The Hall of Virtue

Visiting our inner Pantheon…

Mindful Journaling 

Mindful Journaling 

Journal writing as a form of mindfulness…

Of Gold and Jewels

Of Gold and Jewels

Thoughts on an alchemist’s quest…

Reflections on the Winter Solstice

Reflections on the Winter Solstice

Holiday of the waxing light…?

What is Soul? What is Spirit?

What is Soul? What is Spirit?

Spirituality of both earth and sky…

Losing Beliefs and Finding Faith

Losing Beliefs and Finding Faith

The difference between beliefs and faith…

The Wisdom of Age?

The Wisdom of Age?

An elder’s shred of wisdom…

Past Articles

Classic SNS Articles

Finding Purpose - SN Today #28

Finding Purpose – SN Today #28

Daniel Strain and Leigh Anderson discuss purpose in life from a Spiritual Naturalist perspective…
How Hard is Empathy?

How Hard is Empathy?

Jennifer Hancock explains how, even if we may be imperfect in our efforts, cultivating empathy is worth it…
Defending the Light

Defending the Light

Carrying the light forward…
Self Help Without Woo, an interview with Jennifer Hancock. SN Today #11

Self Help Without Woo, an interview with Jennifer Hancock. SN Today #11

Jennifer Hancock joins us to discuss how Humanist philosophy has helped her and can help others.

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Book Review: The Christian Middle Way, by R. M. Ellis

Book Review: The Christian Middle Way, by R. M. Ellis

…a lighter touch, a more tentative holding of any received understanding, can allow a depth and breadth which is so much more rewarding…
Spiritual Practice and Violence

Spiritual Practice and Violence

Responding to violence around us…
Working Ritual with the Center, Pt 2

Working Ritual with the Center, Pt 2

B.T. Newberg concludes his essay on ritual center, explaining how we work with it, how it works psychologically, and what that means for naturalists…
Book Review: Religion Is Not About God, by Loyal Rue

Book Review: Religion Is Not About God, by Loyal Rue

“If religion is not about God, then what on earth is it about?” asks author Loyal Rue. B. T. Newberg reviews his answer in this groundbreaking book…

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