Humanist

[close] Transpersonal psychology is concerned with the study of humanity's highest potential, and with the recognition, understanding, and realization of unitive and spiritual and transcendent states of consciousness. Here is a place for identifying and discussing the literature in, on, and around the topic, its roots, and its newest iterations, and to foster and grow a community for whom the topic resonates.

[close] Group for discussion about Secular Humanism. Generally for those who either are Secular Humanists, or those who want to know about it. Support for info & books about Secular Humanism. Not for religious people to slam or otherwise put down. Non-religious (secular) morals & ethics derive from conscience and observation of the world in terms of reality ("let your conscience be your guide"). Ethics are preferred to synthesized morals and are practical, and work realistically. Science confirms reality and the real world around us and helps better explain and define it. "Secular" denotes "without and free of religion" as the U.S. government is supposed to be (see Separation Of Church And State). "Humanist" denotes being human, a member of humanity, and support of and by fellow human beings; i.e. social cooperation of and by equals. Also, being free of bias, prejudice and racism; but being a rational, reasoning, and objective person. Info to get you started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_humanism https://www.secularhumanism.org http://www.americanhumanist.org

[close] The Skeptics' Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at CFI West. You can find our upcoming events on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604042179819868) or on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/skeptics-136).

[close] I am a self-published author of children's books. I mainly focus on books for children being raised in a freethinking or atheist household. My first book "It Is Ok To Be A Godless Me" was written for those kids who are being raised in a house without religion. It can be tough when they are around friends or family who talk about god or religion and I wanted them to know it is ok not to believe. My second book, "I'm A Little Thinker", was designed for those freethinkers who want to start exploring science and have so many questions. My 3rd book is called "Please Don't Pick On Me." While this book is not about religion or non-religion, bullying is a serious issue that affects many children. This book focuses on the ages of 4 - 9 and it talks about name calling (where the bullying starts). I developed this page to get conversations going on my works, but also about how children are affected by religion.