Local author Martin Terrell will discuss his new book, a memoir, "Without A Compass."  Here is what Amazon.com says about the book and its author:  Without A Compass follows a young man born into a situation where the odds are against him. After the death of his mother he constantly struggles to escape his stepfather and […]

In this TED talk from RSA Animate, bestselling author Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways it has shaped human development and society. Author and social thinker Jeremy Rifkin asks, "Can we reach biosphere consciousness and global empathy in time to avert planetary collapse?" We will watch this short (10.39 minutes) […]

Randy Best, Leader of the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, will speak on the fragility of American Democracy.  American Democracy, with three independent branches, was designed to withstand all threats, domestic and foreign.  Is American Democracy robust enough to withstand the challenges that it faces today?  Will it be able to be faithful to its principles?  What […]

Longtime member, Chris Kaman, will give the pros and cons of EHST changing its relationship with the American Humanist Association from an affiliate to a chapter. This is a chance for our members, friends, and visitors to learn and discuss this proposal. EHST does NOT plan to leave the American Ethical Union; we are committed […]

The existence of Confederate monuments in our country has been challenged by those advocating racial equity, and defended by those who claim that their Southern heritage includes such monuments.   New Orleans has removed all of its monuments on public property.  Richmond, Virginia, has established a commission to determine how to reconcile Monument Street with Richmond's […]