Mar 9 Sunday Humanist Forum: The Promise and Challenge of Restorative Just
Restorative Justice offers a new way to think about and practice criminal justice. Crime creates wounds. Jack Dison will describe how Restorative Justice looks at how, in some cases, the wounds and needs which arise from crime may be acknowledged and even healed by cooperative efforts of victims, offenders, and others impacted by crime. Mr. Dison is a retired criminology and sociology teacher who facilitates and teaches conflict resolution techniques to lifers in San Quentin, facilitates dialogue (mediation) between victims and offenders in cases of serious violence, and works in peacemaking circles with persons released from prison.
The Humanist Community Forum will meet at 11am at Mitchell Park Community Center. The Mitchell Park Community Center is located at 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, Just north of Charleston Road.
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Hello, I am interested in hearing the Humanist perspective and commentary on the book. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. If anyone in your community would be interested in communicating with me after reading this book. I can be reached at the email address included.
I am relatively new to the Humanism view point and would be interested in learning more. Could some one advise me on the best way to learn more about humanism
Diane,
I am not sure that there is one best resource for learning about Humanism. I began my search back in 2004 and found it very confusing at first. I have seen the term used by many similar but not necessarily related entities, so sorting it all out took a little while. But I digress.
I would suggest the book Humanism: An Introduction by Jim Herrick. It covers a lot of ground in a mere 100 pages.