IHS NewsIn March and April 2008, the Humanist Community met the challenge of raising money to provide desks (tables and chairs) for a school for street children in Larabanga, which is a village in northern Ghana, West Africa. Catherine and Peter Bishop were volunteer teachers in the school in July, 2007. At that time, classes were […]
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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 However, this interpretation is outdated, and sometimes provides a self-serving value to those who do this.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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The Building Fund/Future Home Committee was constituted in March, 2008 with the primary function of exploring the availability of suitable buildings for possible purchase in Palo Alto or nearby communities or, alternatively, adequate rental facilities, should we choose or be required to leave Mitchell Park in the reasonably near future. The Committee, chaired by M. […]
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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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It is wonderful to see the children in our Family Program. They add a sparkle to the Community, and bring a new dimension to our Forums.
Sometimes people wonder what will become of these children as they grow up, without the dubious benefits of a conventional religious upbringing. Most of the adults in the Humanist Community […]
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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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Have we considered what it might be like for children and their parents living in a war zone? Moshe Cohen is founder/director of the US branch of the international organization Clowns Without Borders. Moshe will perform in his European character for twenty minutes. After the children go to Sunday School, he will remain for the […]
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The Humanist Community, through the work of Peter and Catherine Bishop, has adopted the Ghana project, which involves raising funds to buy some desks for the LKDP school in the village of Larabanga in northern Ghana. To read more go to ghana-project.pdf.
To view photos.
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