The Humanist Society of NZ

The Humanist Society

of New Zealand (Inc)

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Damn, reincarnation is true.

comic image of Einstein

Criticism is a learned response. Part of the process of growing up is to go back and rewrite childhood with unconditional love and acceptance.

A Christmas story.
Mithra was a Persian/Indian god of the 6th century BC. Apparently, he was born of a virgin on December 25th (as were the gods Osiris, Horus, Marduk, Sol, Saturn, and Apollo), a birth witnessed by shepherds, and by gift-bearing Magi who had followed a falling star. [...] Like the god Attis, Mithra was sacrificed at the spring equinox, rose up after three days, and ascended to paradise. Mithra celebrated a Last Supper with his 12 disciples (representing the 12 signs of the zodiac). In memory of this, his worshippers would 'eat' their god in the form of wafers and bread...

Humanism is the use of human reason in the service of compassion

The Challenge of Modern Humanism

Human beings must accept responsibility for themselves, each other and our planet

There is no evidence of any supernatural power to help, reward or punish us

We must gain greater understanding of our world and our fellow human beings. Our resources for this are our
   - human experience
   - modern knowledge
   - capacities for reason, compassion and co-operation

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Humanism is the use of human reason in the service of compassion

Meetings:
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For more details please ring Gaylene on 04 2324497 or email vice-president Kent Stevens

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Meetings: See our Meetings Page For more details please ring Gaylene on 04 2324497 or email vice-president Kent Stevens

Meetings:
See our Meetings Page
For more details please ring Gaylene on 04 2324497 or email vice-president Kent Stevens