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Naturalistic Humanism and Society II
Naturalistic Humanism supports lasting personal growth; healthier, more satisfying relationships; and provides an approach to building dynamic, experimental communities.
But Naturalistic Humanism also has profound implications for how we can create a more socially just, equitable, and stable society.
What happens when we apply letting go of blame and judgmental thinking to rebuilding our social institutions?
Listen to show #59 below!
Naturalistic Humanism and Society
Naturalistic Humanism supports lasting personal growth; healthier, more satisfying relationships; and provides an approach to building dynamic, experimental communities.
But Naturalistic Humanism also has profound implications for how we can create a more socially just, equitable, and stable society.
What happens when we apply letting go of blame and judgmental thinking to rebuilding our social institutions?
Listen to show #58 below!
God and Judgmental Thinking II
Many people think of God as being infinitely loving and benevolent. But to millions of Americans, God is about order, power, authority, and punishment for those who offend him. This is the god widely worshiped on the Christian Right, partially explaining why our president continues to be supported by the religious right no matter how narcissistic, authoritarian, and capriciously he behaves.
But is it possible to re-imagine God in ways that are compatible with Naturalistic Humanism?
Listen to show #57 below!
God and Judgmental Thinking
Many people think of God as being infinitely loving and benevolent. But to millions of Americans, God is about order, power, authority, and punishment for those who offend him. This is the god widely worshiped on the Christian Right, partially explaining why our president continues to be supported by the religious right no matter how narcissistic, authoritarian, and capriciously he behaves.
But is it possible to re-imagine God in ways that are compatible with Naturalistic Humanism?
Listen to show #56 below!
Naturalistic Humanism & Criminal Justice II
When we view human behavior through a naturalistic lens our retributive system of criminal justice cannot be justified. The punitive approach we take also fails to keep us safe.
Is there a more effective and ethical way to respond to people who harm others?
Listen to show #55 below!
Naturalistic Humanism & Criminal Justice
When we view human behavior through a naturalistic lens our retributive system of criminal justice cannot be justified. The punitive approach we take also fails to keep us safe.
Is there a more effective and ethical way to respond to people who harm others?
Listen to show #54 below!
Harmonizing with Nature II
Humankind is frequently regarded as being in perpetual conflict with nature. And while no other animal has transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are also life’s best hope.
Only humans can act as life’s agent who will transform life so that sentience, experience, and cognition will continue to flourish even when the home from where it originated becomes uninhabitable.
Pursuing this quixotic endeavor may humanity’s highest purpose.
Listen to show #53 below!
Harmonizing with Nature
Humankind is frequently regarded as being in perpetual conflict with nature. And while no other animal has transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are also life’s best hope.
Only humans can act as life’s agent who will transform life so that sentience, experience, and cognition will continue to flourish even when the home from where it originated becomes uninhabitable.
Pursuing this quixotic endeavor may humanity’s highest purpose.
Listen to show #52 below!
The Loneliness Epidemic II
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.
So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis? And what can we do about it?
Listen to show #51 below!
The Loneliness Epidemic
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.
So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis? And what can we do about it?
Listen to show #50 below!