Sunday, June 20, 2010

Celebrate World Humanist Day Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the Summer Soltice, the longest day of the year. What better time to celebrate the rational, ethical and moral principles of Humanism?

Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not theistic, and it does not accept supernatural views of reality.

How to celebrate? Parties and bonfires are always appropriate, of course. But how about just greeting everyone you meet with a smile and "Happy World Humanist Day!"

If they ask what Humanism is, tell them.

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