Humanist Thought of the Week

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.

Be Good

The holiday season is officially upon us.

That means all the little boys and girls are focused on being nice and not naughty.

Here are my son’s rules on how to be good.

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You Think Too Much

Sometimes people accuse me of thinking too much.

I probably do.

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Grateful for family

This week is thanksgiving and I am in TN visiting with relatives.

When most of us start making lists of what we are grateful for, our family and friends top the list.

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