 What is Humanism?
The question of exactly what Humanism, for some reason, is very contentious. Some think that Humanism is a non-theistic religion, like the American Ethical Union. The American Humanist Association and the Council for Secular Humanism think that Humanism is a philosophy. To the Unitarian Universalists Humanism is simply one of the traditions they draw on for wisdom. Internationally and at the United Nations Humanism is considered to be an ethical life stance, meaning that it is the functional equivalent of a religion without being a religion. Confused yet? You’re not alone. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Humanist Thought of the Week: 7 27 2010
On being happy
Nothing is more annoying then someone who is dark and brooding just so they can prove how intellectually deep they are.
They aren’t. They are just annoying. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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 My First Column!
I am now a freelance columnist for the Bradenton Herald and I write a monthly column about Humanism for them. It replaces their regular Faith Matters feature once a month which is nice because Humanism is so rarely represented in our local papers. Anyway – here is a link to my first column. Feel free to leave a comment or recommend this column to others.
http://www.bradenton.com/2010/07/17/2439036/humanist-columnists-personal-motto.html#none
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 The US is a Secular Democracy
Ok – so, if you weren’t aware of it, there a people who consider themselves to be Christian soldiers in America who are fighting a religious war against secularism. Whenever you hear someone say – America is a Christian Nation and that our nation is under attack, you are listening to someone who either views themselves as a Christian warrior, or is influenced by this form of paranoid Christianity. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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About the video:
This program is designed to help clarify one of the most influential and consequently most maligned philosophies of our time. Humanism has arisen in every culture and in every time and yet very few people know what it is and why it has been so influential.
Written by Jennifer Hancock this Introduction to Humanism DVD is broken into 6 sections covering:
- Definition of Humanism
- History of Humanism
- Humanism’s relationship to religion
- Central Values of Humanism
- Famous Humanists
- And Frequently Asked Questions about Humanism
This video serves as a good resource for individuals looking to learn more about the philosophy and for groups looking to provide an introduction to the philosophy for their newer members.
Total viewing time: 41 minutes
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