A Canadian Humanist Initiative
A Canadian Humanist Initiative
I became a humanist, without knowing the term, when, as a teenager, I realized that the dogmas preached in the church that I attended did not hold up to the reality of the natural world. There is no divine compassion or…
It was my pleasure to read Colin Brewer’s new book The God Effect on the invitation of his publisher. Dr. Brewer, who practised psychiatry for more than four decades, has a warm and personable writing style combined with a dry…
PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from the rational analysis of evidence. At the same time, it appreciates the creativity and insight of artists working in various media. Humanists readily acknowledge that exceptional writers can provide solace and inspiration. Furthermore,…
PART ONE I Although the term is used loosely in general, the clinical definition of a phobia is that it is an irrational fear. For example, being afraid or even unable to cross a sturdy bridge that is currently being…
PART ONE I “History is bunk.” “History is one damn thing after another.” “History is lies told by the winners.” Are all of these true? In a sense, yes they are, but each is also false at the same time.…
“Ukraine already needs psychological support and will continue to need it after the full-scale war ends, because these issues must be addressed.”
PART ONE Humanists seek knowledge from evidence, think scientifically without reference to divine intervention, and are open to discussion. They are also motivated by honesty, empathy, and compassion. How does this approach apply to issues such as an understanding of…
“People often choose the easier way to understand. Another point is that these simple explanations offer solutions, easy solutions. Science does not do that.”
“Purity of commitment to ideas is not what we need.”
“As scientists, we try to find the simplest explanations for complex phenomena.”
