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Our Humanity, Naturally | Psychology Today - 0 views

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    Our Humanity, Naturally presents issues of life, society, and philosophy from the naturalistic standpoint of Humanism. A progressive philosophy of positive values without dogma and superstition, Humanism is becoming more prevalent among those concerned about anti-intellectual and dysfunctional trends in modern society. Our Humanity, Naturally applies Humanist concepts to a wide array of personal and social issues, demonstrating that there are pragmatic answers to many of the big (and little) challenges of contemporary life.
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What is Ethical Culture? | Ethical Society Without Walls - 0 views

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  • Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity
  • For Ethical Humanists, the ultimate religious questions are not about the existence of gods or an afterlife, but rather, "How can we create meaningfulness in this life?" and "How should we treat each other?"
  • In order for human beings to have good lives, love must prevail, truth must be respected, honesty esteemed, justice secured, and freedom protected.
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  • Members are not bound by any community creed or dogma. Rather, Ethical Societies emphasize the importance of developing a clear personal philosophy that makes your life understandable and meaningful.
  • Learning to benefit from a diversity of viewpoints is one of the challenges of membership. Members encourage each other to think freely and to disagree without being disagreeable.
  • When we stimulate our thinking with new insights, information, and inspirations, our understanding of the world evolves, and we realize the full capacity of our human spirit.
  • It is by acting in a way that encourages the finest characteristics in others that we bring out the best in ourselves.
  • We treat all people as having an inherent capacity for fairness, kindness, and living ethically.
  • When we put into practice ethical principles such as love, justice, honesty, and forgiveness, we experience harmony within ourselves and in our relationships.
  • Ethics, most broadly, is the study of human behavior and its consequences in the light of what is ideally possible.
  • ethics define the social conditions necessary for human beings to thrive.
  • Ethics Begins with Choice
  • we choose to treat each other as unique individuals having intrinsic worth
  • We Seek to Act with Integrity
  • we learn to act with integrity. This includes keeping commitments, and being honest, open, caring and responsive.
  • The most central human issue in our lives is creating a more humane environment.
  • Creating a more humane environment begins by affirming the need to make significant choices in our lives.
  • We are Committed to Educate Ourselves
  • Personal progress is possible, both in wisdom and social life
  • Learning how to build ethical relationships and cultivate a humane community is a life-long endeavor.
  • Shape a More Humane World
  • people are social, needing both primary relationships and larger supportive groups to become fully human
  • Our social nature requires that we reach beyond ourselves to decrease suffering and increase creativity in the world.
  • respect for the worth of persons requires democratic process, which elicits and allows a greater expression of human capacities
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As Religion Fades, Will Atheism Be Enough? | Psychology Today - 0 views

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  • the atheist identity refers only to the singular issue of god-belief
  • approaches the world from a natural standpoint
  • rejects all supernatural beliefs, not just the singular issue of divinities
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  • seeking truth and knowledge
  • accepts empiricism, science, and reason
  • holds certain values, including a support for human rights, peace, democracy, and personal liberty with a sense of social responsibility
  • humanism rejects outright the notion of dogma
  • humanism is a progressive, forward-looking lifestance that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and personal fullfillment within the context of social well-being
  • Many humanists, but not all, also identify as atheists; many atheists, but not all, also identify as humanists.
  • the "atheist" label is wrongly stigmatized in American society
  • My humanism is more important to me than my atheism
  •  we're doing a service if we can help the public to realize that atheists should not be feared
  • the important element will be the broad, affirmative values of humanism, not a singular notion of nonbelief
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Amsterdam Declaration 2002 | International Humanist and Ethical Union - 0 views

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  • the official defining statement of World Humanism
  • Humanism is ethical. It affirms the worth, dignity and autonomy of the individual and the right of every human being to the greatest possible freedom compatible with the rights of others.
  • Humanists have a duty of care to all of humanity including future generations.
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  • Humanists believe that morality is an intrinsic part of human nature based on understanding and a concern for others, needing no external sanction.
  • Humanism is rational. It seeks to use science creatively, not destructively. Humanists believe that the solutions to the world's problems lie in human thought and action rather than divine intervention.
  • Humanism advocates the application of the methods of science and free inquiry to the problems of human welfare. But Humanists also believe that the application of science and technology must be tempered by human values.
  • Humanism supports democracy and human rights. Humanism aims at the fullest possible development of every human being. It holds that democracy and human development are matters of right. The principles of democracy and human rights can be applied to many human relationships and are not restricted to methods of government.
  • Humanism insists that personal liberty must be combined with social responsibility. Humanism ventures to build a world on the idea of the free person responsible to society, and recognises our dependence on and responsibility for the natural world.
  • Humanism is undogmatic, imposing no creed upon its adherents. It is thus committed to education free from indoctrination.
  • Humanism is a response to the widespread demand for an alternative to dogmatic religion. The world's major religions claim to be based on revelations fixed for all time, and many seek to impose their world-views on all of humanity.
  • Humanism recognises that reliable knowledge of the world and ourselves arises through a continuing process. of observation, evaluation and revision.
  • Humanism values artistic creativity and imagination and recognises the transforming power of art. Humanism affirms the importance of literature, music, and the visual and performing arts for personal development and fulfilment.
  • Humanism is a lifestance aiming at the maximum possible fulfilment through the cultivation of ethical and creative living and offers an ethical and rational means of addressing the challenges of our times. Humanism can be a way of life for everyone everywhere.
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  • Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
  • guided by reason, inspired by compassion, and informed by experience
  • values and ideals, however carefully wrought, are subject to change as our knowledge and understandings advance
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  • not what we must believe but a consensus of what we do believe
  • Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.
  • Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.
  • and to making informed choices in a context of freedom consonant with responsibility
  • We are committed to treating each person as having inherent worth and dignity
  • Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
  • Humanists long for and strive toward a world of mutual care and concern, free of cruelty and its consequences, where differences are resolved cooperatively without resorting to violence.
  • The joining of individuality with interdependence enriches our lives, encourages us to enrich the lives of others, and inspires hope of attaining peace, justice, and opportunity for all.
  • Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.
  • We seek to minimize the inequities of circumstance and ability
  • committed to diversity
  • Humanists are concerned for the well being of all
  • respect those of differing yet humane views
  • uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties
  • humanity has the ability to progress toward its highest ideals
  • The responsibility for our lives and the kind of world in which we live is ours and ours alone.
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Stop Saying "Same-Sex" Marriage | The Humanist - 0 views

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  • What saying “gay” or “same-sex” marriage does confer is that the social worth of gay and lesbian individuals is subordinate and inferior to their heterosexual counterparts.
  • As humanists, we should stop saying “gay marriage” and “same-sex marriage” and call it what it really is: marriage.
  • marriage is a cherished, challenging, and rewarding commitment between two individuals who love each other and who have their relationship recognized by the state for certain privileges and protections.
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  • Nowhere in that structure is the sex or gender of the participants relevant. What is relevant is the love, mutual respect, care, and commitment between the participants.
  • homosexuality is neither a disease nor a disorder
  • there is no valid secular reason to discriminate against gay and lesbian individuals
  • Diminished social worth caused by popular disparaging has far-reaching consequences
  • Same-sex couples are only asking for what is deserved, the extensions of these marriage rights that are open to our heterosexual peers.
  • We no longer need a god for health and welfare, social order, or the maintenance of the laws of physics (and frankly, we never did).
  • We’ve moved on
  • I find the implication of inferiority by distinction offensive.
  • Language has power, and without thinking, our use of these specific terms can cause pain and separation between us and the very people we support.
  • Freethinkers are always at the forefront of pursuits to elevate all of humanity, to achieve equality, and to work for the greater good (which includes happiness).
  • As humanists we must be compelled to actively participate in these endeavors.
  • we do have the ability to do the little things that really matter
  • once and for all, stop saying “same-sex marriage“ and call it what it really is: Marriage. For all.
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Biblical Scholarship and the Right to Know | The Humanist - 0 views

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  • This is one of my goals as a scholar, to get people to think—to question what they believe, so that they can liberate themselves from whatever forms of ideology or religion may be preventing them from living life to the fullest and from showing love and concern for the wellbeing of others.
  • people should be free to embrace whatever religious or non-religious views they choose
  • so long as they don’t use their religious or non-religious views to silence, oppress, or harm others.
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  • This is what we were taught and this is what we believed.
  • At some point seeing the small differences opened me up to seeing big differences.
  • I just got to a point where my previous solutions no longer made sense.
  • I think it’s important to consider and confront the deep philosophical issues without settling for easy answers.
  • people must be liberated not only from something but also for something.
  • I’m interested in seeing people reject religion that is harmful and oppressive.
  • everybody has the right to know which of its views can’t be squared
  • Humanism must make a positive impact on people’s lives and be looked upon, even by outsiders, as a good and healthy phenomenon.
  • When someone leaves the womb of the church, they need to have somewhere else to go.
  • vibrant and viable alternatives
  • I am interested in getting people to think and become more intelligent about their views of the world, whatever their views are.
  • Religious Liberty award
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Will the Great Corrupters Please Rise | The Humanist - 0 views

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  • In every human society people hold beliefs and perform actions. So they must come by these beliefs in some way, and they must have some way of deciding how to act.
  • Why should I do that?
  • What do you mean by that term?
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  • Why should I believe this?
  • Where is your evidence?
  • What is your argument?
  • such questions are always in order.
  • The Socratic philosopher embodies the critical spirit, and that is one way he or she corrupts the youth: by teaching them to think for themselves.
  • By demanding that we justify our claims, it forces us to become self-conscious about our own framework of beliefs and values in the act of subjecting these to criticism.
  • these change over time
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Glossary | International Humanist and Ethical Union - 0 views

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  • affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives
  • democratic and ethical life stance
  • It stands for the building of a more humane society
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  • in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities
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