Any fellow humanists out there?

by Eyebrow2 38 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • Eyebrow2
    Eyebrow2

    Peaceful Pete:
    hmmm I have never head of roots and shoots..that sounds neat.
    You have a good philosophy...that is one that I have to agree with, and have been trying to try new things.

    Rebel8...I have heard of that group, been to their website a few times...alas, they are in Austin, too far from me. But thank you for the link. I had forgotten about them. I am putting together a list of links for a blog I hope to roll out in the next few weeks.

    Katiekitten:
    I don't like to think about my funeral, but I hope it is like your uncle's, one that offers inspiration.
    When you say Humanist registrar, are you referring to someone that can do funeral and marriage ceremonies? I have not heard that term before

  • RAYZORBLADE
    RAYZORBLADE

    You can add another Canuck to the mix.

    Humanism, although I'm not formally associated with any local chapter, it is what speaks to me.

  • Eyebrow2
    Eyebrow2

    ahhh razorblade...thanks for posting.

    I guess a lot of us don't feel the need for a "group", but it is so nice to be able to talk about online at least.

  • LittleToe
    LittleToe

    How do YOU define humanist? What are the prime tenets that have meaning to you?

    It's a group with a wide range of beliefs, many of which I adhere to.

  • RAYZORBLADE
    RAYZORBLADE

    Here's a link to secular humanism:

    http://www.secularhumanism.org/

    I find that groups from my experience tend to get uneven; I prefer my own gathering of one. Self.

    Usually, upon the coming together of peoples for some common good or help, I'm almost guaranteed to come into contact with a fellow humanist.

  • LittleToe
    LittleToe

    Thanks Ray. I understand that's specifically the beliefs of the Secular Humanists, yes?

    I found this interesting:

    Secular Humanism is a way of thinking and living that aims to bring out the best in people so that all people can have the best in life. Secular humanists reject supernatural and authoritarian beliefs. They affirm that we must take responsibility for our own lives and the communities and world in which we live. Secular humanism emphasizes reason and scientific inquiry, individual freedom and responsibility, human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance and cooperation.

    Excepting the bit that I've underlined, I would go with that. However I have my own reasons for "believing" in things which science has not yet explained by "natural" processes.

  • Fe2O3Girl
    Fe2O3Girl

    LT, if I can be a Xtian that does not believe in God, I am sure you can be a Humanist with a personal relationship with Jesus.

  • LittleToe
    LittleToe

    ROFL

  • katiekitten
    katiekitten

    Yea, when im a humanist priestess, I will give you special dispensation to believe in supernatual things LT. I will invent a ceremony just for you - it will involve rose petals, cannabis, triplescrumptious fudgemallow delight, and a big sloppy kiss.

  • Eyebrow2
    Eyebrow2

    katie...I prefer Swami...just sounds soo....swammy-ish hahah.

    LT, I guess you could be Christian with humanistic tendencies?

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