Learn more about the AHA’s summer interns in the Communications and Organizing departments! What drew you to humanism? Arunmoy Das, Communications Intern: What drew me to humanism was its emphasis on a rational and empathetic worldview. It aligns well with the values I developed growing up and care about, like compassion, equality and service. Carleigh Heckel, Organizing Intern: I was introduced to humanism at Georgetown in “Problem of God,” our required theology class. I thought the idea was interesting, and the values expressed in the Humanist Manifesto resonated with me. A while later, I found myself at a Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregation, and found that it gave me the music and the community that I needed without requiring me to recite a creed professing my belief in God. From there, I started exploring more, which led me to the AHA internship! I’m passionate about building values-based communities that do justice, and I’m looking forward to supporting the AHA and its chapters and affiliates this summer. Did you grow up in a traditional religious faith? How …