Greg Epstein: On Alt-Right Atheism

Harvard Humanist Chaplain and Humanist Hub Executive Director Greg Epstein is not known as an angry atheist. Some atheists might even say Greg isn’t angry enough. This, however, will be Greg’s angriest talk yet.

In an America in which political ground is shifting beneath our feet, the one of the most disturbing developments has been the emergence of a vocal and powerful “Alt-Right:” a movement known for racism, sexism, hyper-nationalism, and violent tendencies.

Meanwhile, in a much more encouraging development: atheist, agnostic, and nonreligious Americans have also been rising to prominence, particularly among young adults.

However, in a truly disturbing trend for those of us atheists, agnostics and allies who embrace humanism as a progressive and inclusive philosophy of life, the Alt-Right has been gaining ground...among atheists. In fact, Alt-Right figurehead Richard Spencer has recently spoken and written publicly about how his movement is consistent with secular humanist values.

We at the Humanist Hub think it is not.

Join us for a talk and community conversation that will be important, timely and unfortunately a little angrier than we might like-- but hopefully with humor, and an uplifting message for all!

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Greg Epstein is the Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University, the Humanist Hub’s Executive Director, and author of the New York Times bestseller "Good Without God: What a Billion Nonreligious People Do Believe." Join us for his monthly talk at the Hub: with music, poetry, discussion circles, food, childcare and inspiring activities for kids through our E.O. Wilson Big Question Lab, and more.