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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, August 8th -- Author Richard Morris discusses and signs his book, "God on Trial."

Sunday, August 22nd -- Our member Dr. Harold Saferstein and Dr. Emmett Velten discuss "The Proliferation of Casino Gambling; SMART RecoveryŽ for Gambling Addiction."

Saturday, August 28th -- The Humanist Book Club meets to discuss Your Religion is False, by Joel Grus.

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
Aug 08th "God on Trial" -- Author Richard Morris Discusses and Signs His Book
Speaker: Richard Morris
Aug 22nd The Proliferation of Casino Gambling; SMART RecoveryŽ for Gambling Addiction
Speaker: Dr. Harold Saferstein & Dr. Emmett Velten
Aug 28th Your Religion is False, by Joel Grus
Event: Book Club
Sep 12th Philosophy, Consciousness, Neuroscience
Speaker: Dr. Bernard W. Kobes
Sep 25th Orientalism, by Edward W. Said
Event: Book Club
Oct 10th Feminist Ethics and Genetic Patents
Speaker: Dr. Maureen Sander-Staudt
Oct 23rd The Post American World, by Fareed Zakaria
Event: Book Club
Nov 07th An Analysis of the Election
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Merrill
Nov 20th Hadji Murad, by Leo Tolstoy
Event: Book Club
Dec 18th The Age of Wonder, by Richard Holmes
Event: Book Club

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 principles 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.