Tag Archives: Humanism

Not Heroic, Merely Human

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

“I don’t want to be considered a hero . . . Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty. I am afraid nobody would ever help other … Continue reading →

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Why We Help Others

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

South Carolina lieutenant governor Andre Bauer recently compared people on government assistance to stray, breeding animals.  When questioned about this comparison, he further elaborated: My grandmother was not a highly educated woman, but she told me as a small child … Continue reading →

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Facebook Not Suggesting Humanism

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

I recently updated by Facebook religious views from “Agnostic” to “Secular Humanist.”  Facebook usually offers you suggestions when filling in this category (and others) in order to promote a more universal vocabulary (such as “Atheist” rather than “Atheism”).  Facebook does … Continue reading →

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