Greg Epstein — Exploring a New Humanism

In a recent Pew poll, 16 percent of Americans identified themselves as “unaffiliated” — atheist, agnostic, or most prominently “nothing in particular.” Greg Epstein, a Humanist chaplain at Harvard, described himself that way until he discovered the tradition of humanism. He is passionate about articulating an atheist identity that is not driven by a stance against religion but by positive ethical beliefs and actions.

Episode 104 of the On Being with Krista Tippett podcast, hosted by On Being Studios, titled "Greg Epstein — Exploring a New Humanism" was published on March 27, 2008 and runs 53 minutes.

March 27, 2008 ·53m · On Being with Krista Tippett

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In a recent Pew poll, 16 percent of Americans identified themselves as “unaffiliated” — atheist, agnostic, or most prominently “nothing in particular.” Greg Epstein, a Humanist chaplain at Harvard, described himself that way until he discovered the tradition of humanism. He is passionate about articulating an atheist identity that is not driven by a stance against religion but by positive ethical beliefs and actions.

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