Humanism?

[sandyprice]

I met Paul Kurtz years ago at a convention and somehow (it may have been jet lag) assumed he was talking about a new religion. I am now trying to study the concepts of Humanism as many have "accused" me of being a Humanist. I read the Manifesto and it pretty much describes my agenda.

My interests were directed to asking outright why millions of Americans declared themselves to be "Christians." The attitude in Humanism is not to attack Christians but when literally hundreds of my associates in person and on line cannot tell me a single reason to believe in Jesus Christ; I have to question their analytical actions.

Everyone I have asked in person, will no longer make eye contact with me as they absolutely believe I am a heretic sent by Satan.

My search is now focused a political movement based on a more human point of view in America. Apparently 30% of the infants born in America are programmed to believe they were sent by God. They came with a truck load of sins and should spend their awake hours asking for forgiveness for their actions.

This limits their imaginations and their discovery attitudes. Their lives continue to be self centered and even illiterate when it comes to culture and literature.

Why did I see through this false attitude when I was 9? It has made me an outcast all my life. I was not a brain child but a beach bum. I rejected much of my family's list of horrible people. I could never accept the concept of heaven and hell.

Please kick this forum back to being active.

[Seti]

I also discovered Humanism a few years ago, after a lifetime of simply being an Atheist. In general company and with my students I tend to describe myself as a Humanist - after all, I am a Humanist, and it seems to appear more "acceptable" to people who get their panties in a tangle over the perceived aggressiveness of atheism.

Also the British Humanist Association has an agenda for challenging the unfair priveleges handed out to religious groups - I even joined, because the more members they can claim the more they can assert their right to be heard by politicians, on behalf of non-religious in general.

[sandyprice]

I am pleased to learn that you too have found a place within the Humanist groups. I think we have a better chance at being heard and read. I'm constantly being told that I must follow Stalin and Mao in my heretical agenda.

[sandyprice]

I think the whole Humanistid point of view is dying. I was surprised to see that it may be found only in the most openminded areas of America. 10 years ago I moved to Arizona and into the belly of the Evangelicals. It was about the same time that our born again President began to finance the churches.

I'm giving up my search for free-thinkers at home and on the 'net. Politically Amefrica is lost under the pressure of fear that we are either Christians or Satan.

I signed off of all the political forums and will give up a fight for a Godless nation. I think the Christians have won this fight and I am longer interested in American values.

A lot has to do with my advancing age. I've lived long enough in this Christian sanctuary of evil. I will sell this home and return to California. I should never have left. Americans are helpless sheep but at least we love each other in California.

Let me know if this forum takes in people who are interested in the truth. You have my email. I am sorting out much of my stuff and be ready to find a mobile home in the California Desert.

Sandy

[Michael]

Hope everything goes well for you Sandy. I've enjoyed reading your posts.