By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Gayle Jordan is the Executive Director of Recovering From Religion. Her biography states: “Gayle is a former Southern Baptist who left the faith 10 years ago when her then-teenagers began asking questions she could not answer. Her research led her (and her children) into the light of reason and rationality. Years later,… Read more »
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Kim Newton, M.Litt. is the Executive Director of Camp Quest Inc. (National Support Center). We will learn some more about Camp Quest in an educational series. Here we talk about successes of Camp Quest, and kids’ outings outside of a faith framework, and more. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: As Camp Quest was founded… Read more »
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Robert Magara is the Executive Director of Kanunga Humanist Association. Here we talk about his current work. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Let’s talk about some of the new activities of Kanungu. What is new with the humanist schools? Robert Magara: We are constructing the girls’ hostel at our secondary school. Jacobsen: What have been important… Read more »
— By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Steve James is the Executive Director of the Humanist Society of Metropolitan New York. Here we discuss his background, work, and community. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Let’s start with some background, either family or personal, what are some salient details and stories? Steve James: I was raised Catholic. My mother was a devout… Read more »
— By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Luke Douglas is the Executive Director of the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix. Here we talk about his relevant background, and his community, and more. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Let’s start with some background, either family or personal, what are some salient details and stories? Luke Douglas: I’m a recovering former fundamentalist with a… Read more »
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Jack Norris, R.D., is the Executive Director of Vegan Outreach. Here we talk about his life, work, and views. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How does one get into a vegan world? Jack Norris: There are many reasons why someone becomes interested in being vegan. Research indicates that most often people try a vegan… Read more »