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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, November 23rd -- Dr. John Carlson will address us on "Religion and Secularism, Emphasizing the Recent Turkish Conference." Also, our annual ELECTIONS will be held!

For more information, click on the description under "Upcoming Meetings" on the right side of this page.

Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion.

Affirming the dignity of each human being, it supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility.

It advocates the extension of participatory democracy and the expansion of the open society, standing for human rights and social justice.

Free of supernaturalism, it recognizes human beings as a part of nature and holds that values--be they religious, ethical, social, or political--have their source in human experience and culture.

Humanism thus derives the goals of life from human need and interest rather than from theological or ideological abstractions, and asserts that humanity must take responsibility for its own destiny.

-- The American Humanist Association
Contact Us:
Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix
P.O. Box 26044, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 602-426-1313
Email: humanist@hsgp.org

HSGP proudly supports HomeBase, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that helps homeless youth of Phoenix. To learn more about the important work of these dedicated people, click on this link to their web site. HomeBase Youth Services

The Future Home of HSGP
The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix meets at 9:00 a.m. on alternate Sunday mornings. We enjoy the company of our fellow Humanists during brunch followed by a lecture from a guest speaker and topic discussion. Our meetings are free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Humanism. Currently, we meet at the HomeTown Buffet, 1312 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. Map to the HomeTown Buffet.

Upcoming Meetings and Topics
Nov 23rd Religion and Secularism, Emphasizing the Recent Turkish Conference
Speaker: Dr. John Carlson
Dec 07th PostMormon.Org
Speaker: Tom Donofrio and Paul Hahn
Dec 14th The Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton
Event: Book Club
Dec 21st Annual Auction and Solstice/Human Light Party!
Moderator: Susan Sackett
Jan 11th Meet Your New HSGP Board: Who They Are and Why They Are Humanists
Speaker: HSGP Board Members!
Jan 25th DNA Forensics
Speaker: Dr. Elliott Goldstein
Feb 08th An Update on Brain Research
Speaker: Edward Sylvester
Feb 22nd Civil Rights for Non-Believers
Speaker: Eleanor Eisenberg
Mar 08th Don't Be Cruel: What's So Cruel and Unusual About the Eighth Amendment?
Speaker: Bob McWhirter
Mar 22nd A Humanist Take on Some Big Questions
Speaker: Dr. James Richardson
Apr 05th Open Discussion
Moderator: Susan Sackett
Apr 19th Beyond Me to We: Public Goods and the "General Welfare" of the U.S. Constitution
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Davis

The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix is open to presentations on a variety of topics, many of which are controversial. Please note that the opinions expressed by our guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint or philosophy of HSGP.

HSGP is an educational and philosophical organization.
Our main goal is to educate the general public about the ethics and values of Humanism by being a positive influence in the community. We do this through our meetings and lectures (free to the public); community service, such as our support of HomeBase Youth Services and the work they do for homeless youth; networking with students at campuses throughout Maricopa County to encourage debates and humanistic activities, and continuing our efforts through letter-writing, dialogue and other educational means to maintain the Jeffersonian "wall of separation" between church and state.

OUR MEMBERSHIP is drawn from a cross section of the Greater Phoenix area. Members range in age from early 20s to 80+, with backgrounds from many professions and walks of life. The only requirement for membership is interest in the principals of Humanism. Participation can be limited to simply attending meetings, or becoming actively involved in projects.

ACTIVITIES throughout the year include networking and socializing with other Humanist groups; reading and discussing Humanistically-themed books; observing celebrations such as Darwin Day and HumanLight, and viewing Humanist movies and plays.