IHS NewsThe British Humanist Association has published “The Case for Secularism: a neutral state in an open society,” to make the case that a secular state can provide the common framework required for public life in an open society. The pamphlet is edited by Professor Richard Norman, emeritus professor of moral philosophy at the University of […]
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Although it’s been in our newsletter, on our web site and announced at the Forum and posted on our bulletin board, there may still be a few humanists out there who don’t know about our New Year’s Day Open House.
We invite you to stop by New Year’s Day between 1:30 and 4:30 […]
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Sunday morning at The Children’s Program at the Humanist Community of Palo Alto, California.
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The January newsletter is out! View some other newsletters here.
Lots of good info, including upcoming forums, announcements and upcoming events, and a special announcement from the Program Committee:
Forum Panel Discussion Members Sought
The Humanist Community Program Committee is looking for Community members interested in participating in future Forums consisting of panel discussions on a variety of […]
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Get it while it’s hot! The Forums flyer for January 2008 is here - click it, print it, post it.
Thank you!
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Here are the descriptions of the January 2008 Humanist Community Sunday Forums. These Forums are held every Sunday from 11 a.m. until noon at the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middlefield Road (between Charleston and Meadow), Palo Alto, CA. A lunch from noon until 1 p.m. ($7-$10 suggested donation) immediately follows the Forum.
Jan. […]
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L. Susan Cabrera tells us about forgiveness:
L. Susan Cabrera will discuss the concept of forgiveness and how the act of forgiving has been shown to promote psychological, relationship and physical health. She will review what forgiveness is and is not, offer behavioral suggestions on how to approach forgiveness, share research results on the physiological effects […]
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Meg Bowman, Marsha Farmer, and Pam Erwin put on a play for us:
Nov 25: The Life & Times of Dr. Wangari Maathai
Meg Bowman and two other readers will present her new dramatic reading The Three-Legged Stool, about Dr. Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Dr. Maathai was the first woman Ph.D. in Central […]
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Don Reed tells us all about embryonic stem cell research:
Nov 18: Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Don Reed will discuss embryonic stem cell research, from the personal, financial, and ethical standpoint. Don Reed is an extraordinary patient advocate who has made it his life’s work to advance and protect all forms of stem cell research. His motivation […]
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Catherine and Peter Bishop tell us about their son and daughter-in-law, and their experiences down in Ghana with the Shanga Water Project:
Nov 11: Ghana, West Africa, 2007
In September 2005, several members of the Humanist Community accepted the challenge of helping a tiny village in northern Ghana to obtain a supply of clean water. In July […]
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