Despite all the effort to commercialize and commodify it today, love is still underrated. Love is really about connection; the intimate, passionate kind that can evolve and grow over time, or community connection: groups of people who care about one another and about making the world better together. Each of those two kinds of love makes the other more likely to thrive.
This week we're building very exciting community connections -- and we'd love to see you! Our college students are launching an "Atheist Coming Out Week" inspired not only by LGBTQ campaigns and those of Richard Dawkins and others, but by the simple fact that life is better when we can be open and proud of who we are, together. Our grad students are leading an innovative community meeting this Sunday, and have organized an opportunity for grad students nationwide to get out and defend the environment together in the name of Humanism, on a wonderful trip to Kentucky next month.
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A Humanist Year Discussion
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Feb. 17 Religious groups have these resources ready-made with their liturgical calendars. We think Humanists would benefit from this as well and so we have set out to construct our own calendar. Read more here.
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Why Atheism Matters Panel
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Feb. 18 As part of Atheist Coming Out Week, a discussion between Steve Pinker, Rebecca Goldstein, Andrew Jewett, and Greg Epstein on why atheist perspectives matter in today's changing religious landscape. Read more here.
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Eddie Izzard: Lifetime Achievement Award
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Feb. 20 Comedian Eddie Izzard will accept the 6th Annual Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism. Tickets on sale now -- and student-priced seats are almost sold out! Read more here.
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