Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, who conducts secular marriages, memorials, and many more meaningful life affirming celebrations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education in primary, junior and intermediate grades.Raised as a freethinker, Steve has been married to a Christian for over a decade. He and his wife, Cindy, believe in the importance of bridging the gap between believers and non-believers. Their two young children are being raised in an interfaith household and are free to choose their own path. He serves as an Ambassador for Humanist Canada, Recovering from Religion, and Sunday Assembly.In 2024, Steve was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to his community in Windsor/Essex, Ontario, Canada.
""If you are looking for arguments, or treatises on theology, look elsewhere. But if you'd like a glimpse into the life of a normal human person living a good and meaningful life without religion, you won't find a better guide than Steve Ghikadis. Funny and heartfelt, this book reveals a relaxed and joyful approach to the secular life."" - Dale McGowan, author of In Faith and in Doubt, Parenting Beyond Belief and Raising Freethinkers ""More than just an entertaining collection of irresistible bet-you-can't-just-read-one thought-provoking essays, Steve Ghikadis' new book takes you on imaginative excursions on everything from life after Ragnarök to improvements to consider if you were God, and who to watch out for when you're the Mayor of Hell; practical advice on matters including interfaith marriage and parenting with mutual respect, and tools to help you collaborate with your neighbors to build a better world, create a better, purpose-driven life for yourself and your family, or just how to maintain your light in a world that can sometimes feel all too dark."" - David Fitzgerald, author of The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion