So May 3 was the National Day of Reason -- did you do anything to celebrate it? And if you didn't see it, Rep. Pete Stark issued a proclamation about it. Nebraska and the city of Omaha did, too.

What's been in the news this past week, a smattering of notable posts from the blogosphere and what's new on The Humanist Resource Connection.

What's been in the news this past week, a smattering of notable posts from the blogosphere and what's new on The Humanist Resource Connection.

What's been in the news this past week, a smattering of notable posts from the blogosphere and what's new on The Humanist Resource Connection.

The following is a transcript of the debate between Richard Dawkins and Cardinal George Pell on the Australian TV show "Q&A", April 9, 2012.

What's been in the news this past week, a smattering of notable posts from the blogosphere and what's new on The Humanist Resource Connection.

Easter is known in Christian countries as a predominantly religious holiday commemorating the supposed resurrection of Jesus, but the holiday's contemporary traditions are an amalgamation of Jewish, Christian and pre-Christian pagan practices.

The following is the text of Congressman Pete Stark's speech at the Reason Rally, held Saturday, March 24, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The full video of the speech can be found here.

Hi, it's great to join you and your Reason Rally today. I'm Congressman Pete Stark and I represent the East Bay in the San Francisco area of California and, as many of you know, I'm considered the highest ranking politician in the country who does not believe in a Supreme Being.

The following is the text of Jessica Ahlquist's speech at the Reason Rally, held Saturday, March 24, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The full video of the speech can be found here.

I have a confession to make. I am Evil Little Thing. That seems to be my identity these days. So, why am I here? I don't necessarily think I belong here. I don't think I'm as experienced as the other speakers here. I'm the youngest speaker here. I'm undoubtedly the smallest speaker here.

The following is the text of Richard Dawkins' speech at the Reason Rally, held Saturday, March 24, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The full video of the speech can be found here.

What a magnificent, inspiring sight! I was expecting great things even in fine weather. In the rain -- look at this: This is the most incredible sight I can remember ever seeing.