"Hope: because humanists feel that, failings notwithstanding, it is humanly possible for us to achieve worthwhile things during our brief existence on Earth"
Sarah Bakewell, “Humanly Possible”
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I'm looking to ring in the new year by bringing together #humanists, atheists, agnostics, and the curious for discussions, debates, and socializing on interesting topics. That sound like you? Join our Facebook group and post up a quick hello! www.facebook.com/groups/ethic...

"We do not seek omens to guide us through the coming days."
"We rely on our human resources and our own observations to determine the paths that we might choose for the coming year."
- from Gerald A. Larue, “The Way of Positive Humanism”
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This holiday season, I'm reminded of a story when Gerald Larue brought an ancient lamp to the Ethical Society of Los Angeles. The Society members lit the lamp and from that flame lit their individual candles to carry out into the world to light the darkness. (1/4)