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Published on Sunday, March 30, 2008 by The Humanist
Carl Coon is the vice president of the American Humanist Association and a former ambassador to Nepal.
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By Arthur Jackson (4/18/08)
Some Humanists have difficulty thinking of Humanism as a religion. Part of this results from their concern that many individuals understand the term to require belief in a supreme being, or other supernatural concepts. However, this interpretation is outdated, and sometimes provides a self-serving value to those who do this.
The courts have […]
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A central theme of Humanism is respect for the dignity and well being of all people. This respect means that we assume people know their situations and how best to deal with it.
Abortion is not the best way of avoiding unwanted pregnancy. Improved sex education, easily available contraception, and better education and opportunities for young […]
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The International Humanist and Ethical Union – of which the NSS is an affiliate – has warned that Islamic governments are trying to use the United Nations to shut down free speech. The warning comes as a bloc of Islamic states held a summit to discuss how supposed widespread “Islamophobia” can be legally challenged in […]
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Recently, ABC Nightline visited the Humanist Community. They aired their story on March 28, 2008.
Link to read the transcript of the segment.
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The purpose of the Social Action Committee of the Humanist Community of Silicon Valley is to encourage, by word and action consistent with Humanist values, involvement in activities that serve individuals, our Humanist Community, society, the world community and the environment.
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Our leaders need to hear the message that torture is un-American and unacceptable.
BACKGROUND
In the last few years, widespread evidence has become available pointing to a pattern of torture and abuse toward detainees in U.S. custody. The ACLU released over 100,000 government documents under the Freedom of Information Act supporting this pattern.
Acts of torture and abuse […]
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“Using the events of September 11, 2001 as an excuse to disregard human rights, civil liberties, and international treaties, is appalling. As Humanists we are committed to protecting the rights of all, regardless of the circumstances,” states Tony Hileman, executive director of the American Humanist Association (AHA).
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Humanists support the concept of a democratic secular state, with complete separation of religion and government. Consistent with this, humanists oppose theocracy in all of its forms and support (http://www.americanhumanist.org/press/IslamStatement.php):
· The freedom to think and believe or not believe, and to profess or critique, resisting efforts to impose one’s religious beliefs on others through coercive […]
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