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Work of the American Constitution Society
Work of the American Constitution Society
Russ Feingold former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is perhaps best known for his sponsorship, with John McCain, of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. He is now president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), a national, 250-chapter network of lawyers and law students. Feingold will explain how the ACS offers […]
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Heartbreak and Healing
Heartbreak and Healing
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Caring deeply about other people, a community, or a project, is part of living a good life. But in our unpredictable world it also can lead to heartbreak, a form of suffering with distinctive mental, physical, and emotional characteristics. How is heartbreak framed in our relationships and in our […]
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The Enlightenment and Its Enemies: Why Superstition Persists and Spreads
The Enlightenment and Its Enemies: Why Superstition Persists and Spreads
Rabbi Edmond H. Weiss Thomas Jefferson believed that by the end of the 19th century all Americans—granted freedom from religion—would become enlightened atheists or Unitarians. A generation later, the founders of Reform Judaism believed that the ethical writings of Immanuel Kant eventually would supersede the Bible’s commandments. Rabbi Weiss argues that both viewpoints failed to […]
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Humanist Thanksgiving
Humanist Thanksgiving
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Join us in-person and on Zoom for a gratitude gathering with music, readings, activities, and sharing—but no food. For those who want to eat, we will be serving pie at the building afterward! Those fully-vaccinated and boosted are welcome to join in-person at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Please wear […]
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Freedom of Religion or Belief at the United Nations
Freedom of Religion or Belief at the United Nations
Daniel Hoffman, PES Member The United Nations NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief was formed in 1991. The goal: to promote international agreements protecting freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and belief. Daniel, who is on the board, will share the organization’s background and talk about how the conflict between freedom of religion and […]