The following article is from the Secular Humanist Bulletin , Volume 13, Number 3.
Family is a central experience in our lives.
Family life is also deeply affected by our fundamental values and beliefs. It is an area where people manifest their life stance in the most profound and intimate ways. Nurturing a family is a challenging responsibility in any cirumstance. In current American society, secular people face the added moral, educational and social challenges of going against the grain of a predominantly religious society. Many secular humanists are isolated from other freethinkers.