Humanist Thought of the Week

I am a Power of Attraction Scrooge

Why rejecting the law of attraction and the magic of positive thinking is a positive thing to do. And not at all scroogy.

I admit it, I don’t like the power of attraction. I know a lot of people who do. The problem is that it promotes magical thinking.

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Happiness is not a fluffy concept

5 key principles: A Humanist approach on how to be happy

It is tied to our concept of social responsibility.

The way a Humanist pursues happiness is quite serious.

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Liberty and Freedom

Humanism is a philosophy of empowerment.

In order to be free, you first need to make a choice.

And that choice is to make your freedom your responsibility.

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Humanism is a Dangerous Philosophy

There is a reason Humanism is demonized pretty much everywhere in the world.

The last thing a domineering dictatorial people want is for you to know that you have a choice.

Not only do you not have to believe what everyone else does, you also don’t need to wait for someone else to save you.

You have the power to save yourself.

The idea that you have the ability to reject and resist oppression is radical and revolutionary.

It is still one of the most subversive thoughts a person can have.

You have a choice.

You can continue to suffer, or, you can try to do something about it.

The point is that change doesn’t just happen on its own.

It requires the active participation of people who refuse to accept the status quo and who make a choice to create change.

You Think Too Much

Sometimes people accuse me of thinking too much.

I probably do.

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