One of the aspects of spirituality that we talk about on the The Spiritual Humanist site is traditions and recurring celebrations. With Darwin’s 200th Birthday celebration coming up on February 12, 2009; it is slowly becoming a recognized celebration day in the Humanist and Atheist communities. Each year more and more celebrations are occurring around February 12th to celebrate Darwin’s Birthday. There is even a web site dedicated to various celebrations occurring each year on February 12th through 2009 and beyond (http://www.darwinday.org).
The Boulder International Humanist Institute (http://www.bihi.info) here in Colorado is having Professor Robert Tapp (Editor of The Humanist and Adjunct Faculty Chair of The Humanist Institute) talk on historical evidence of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammad. I like the BIHI because their intent is to bring in speakers and provide an instructive environment around Humanism and not to tear down religion or the government. It is a very positive way to approach spreading Humanism to the community and the world.
