Harvard University names a devout ATHEIST as its new head chaplain who describes himself as 'humanist rabbi'

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A devout atheist and 'humanist chaplain' at Harvard University is set to lead the progressive university's collection of religious leaders.

Greg Epstein, 44, has been named president of the chaplains for the religious community at the Ivy League School. Epstein, who has served as Harvard's 'humanist chaplain' since 2005 is a devout atheist and caters to fellow nonreligious believers as well as agnostics and humanists at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, school.

Epstein, who was raised in a reformed Jewish household in Queens, New York, said his elevation to the position is meant to be inclusive of larger and larger numbers of Americans and especially progressive Harvard students who identify as spiritual but not religious.

'There is a rising group of people who no longer identify with any religious tradition but still experience a real need for conversation and support around what it means to be a good human and live an ethical life,' he told the New York Times.

Epstein himself served as the national chair of the organization 'Humanists for Biden/Harris' during the 2020 election.

The university is known for often taken progressive views on social issues and outrage at more conservative faculty

Epstein was the unanimous choice as chief chaplain by a nominating committee that includes members who are Lutheran, Christian Scientist, evangelical Christian and Bahá’í.

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Their first Epstein choice was unfortunately deceased