Intro to Humanism
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Association) exist to give that sense of belonging and support for
those who don't go about believing a lot of fantasy in order to get the
same thing. It may seem simple to be a rational person and just reject
all the religion and dancing angels and "everything happens for a
reason according to God's plan..." yada yada. But those religions are
an outgrowth of tribalism, which is part of our genetic inheritance and
drive to bond with others. Tribalism also serves as a fundamental
building block in many of our human behaviors and helps provide those
psychic requirements of identity and orientation. Science still hasn't
answered every single thing about who, what, where, how, and why we
are, but it's come a long way since humans were so far away from
knowing that they simply made up the answers (and then started warring
with other humans who had made up other fantasy answers).
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What Is the Mission of the American Humanist Association?
The mission of the American Humanist Association is to promote the
spread of humanism, raise public awareness and acceptance of humanism,
and encourage the continued refinement of the humanist philosophy. The
AHA works democratically to establish and protect the rights of
humanists in a peaceful, sustainable world of hope, opportunity, and
fulfillment for all. We welcome as members those who share the humanist
quest and dream, and cooperate with others who seek to further these
ends
What is Humanism?
As Kurt Vonnegut succinctly described: being a Humanist means trying to
behave decently without expectation of rewards or punishment after you
are dead.
Humanism is a progressive lifestance that, without supernaturalism,
affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of
personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
What is AHA's Role in Humanism?
AHA is the first and largest organization promoting Humanism in the US.
In addition to being vocal on issues of major concern and regularly
reaching out to media and opinion leaders, AHA has helped establish and
foster several organizations that promote Humanist ideals, such as the
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Americans for Religious Liberty,
HUUmanists, Rational Recovery and others.