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STATEMENT FROM THE HUMANIST SOCIETY (SINGAPORE) |
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The Humanist Society (Singapore) has noted the unhappiness over Campus Crusade for Christ posters at the National University of Singapore. In the spirit of religious and racial harmony, we urge Singaporeans to resolve this unhappiness through discussions instead of calling for legal measures.
Only dialogue will improve understanding between different communities and lead to genuine harmony within Singapore's society in the long run. The Humanist Society (Singapore) supports frank, rational discussions between different religious communities as well as non-religious communities. Discussions should be based on clear knowledge of various religious practices, sound logic and respect for each other's right to belief. As a community of non-religious Singaporeans, the Humanist Society (Singapore) is ready to play our part in forging harmonious relations in the country.
Humanist Society (Singapore)
Feb 19, 2012
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 14:29 |
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Humanism is a moral philosophy that places humans as primary, in range of importance. It is a perspective common to a wide range of ethical stances that attaches importance to human dignity, concerns, and capabilities, particularly rationality. Although the word has many senses, its current philosophical meaning comes into focus when contrasted to the supernatural or to appeals to higher authority. Since the 19th century, humanism has been associated with an anti-clericalism inherited from the 18th-century Enlightenment philosophes. In the 21st century, Humanism tends to strongly endorse human rights, including reproductive rights, gender equality, social justice, and the separation of church and state. The term covers organized non-theistic religions, secular humanism, and a humanistic life stance. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 22:30 |
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2012 Global Atheist Convention |
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Written by Mark Kwan
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Sunday, 21 August 2011 23:24 |
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Early next year, the 2012 Global Atheist Convention will be held in Melbourne with some of the world’s best-known speakers on the list.
See link: http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/
The “four horsemen of the anti-apocalypse”, God Delusion author Richard Dawkins, best-selling Sam Harris who wrote The End of Faith, Daniel Dennett and provocateur extraordinaire Christopher Hitchens will headline the event, along with many other prominent speakers.
(List of speakers: http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/speakers/)
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 22:16 |
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