Are you A-curious? Have you found yourself unable to accept the supernatural aspects of religious faith? Have you ever wondered if there are others like you -- concerned about the societal pressure to conform to a religious belief but worried about the possible stigma of 'coming out'?

Meet your local Humanists - a group of people who beleive in each human being's capacity to live a valuable and ethical life without the need for (or fear of) supernatural overnight.

Come and hear how our members dealt with their own awakening, the reactions of family and friends, their desire for community, and their decision to stand up for the freedom to openly believe in reality over mythology; fact over fiction; and a better world today over a promised afterlife tomorrow.

WHEN:  Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 381 Bagot Street - Common Room

Here's our new website:

http://www.humanistkingston.ca

 Thanks to Renee for her generous donation of time and space.

 A fundamental change has taken place in the relationship between people and the earth. The old model of an ever-expanding economy is on a head-on collision with the physical limitations of the planet and the well-being of the
human race. What can we do to avert this crisis?

Join us for a fascinating talk with author, and Coordinator of the Sustainability Project, Mike Nickerson on

"THE QUESTION OF DIRECTION"

WHEN:     SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH -- 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:   Kingston Public Library - Central Branch
                 The Wilson Room
                 130 Johnson St.

Environmentalism! Separation of religion from public policy! One school system! Raising responsible human beings! Human rights!

Humanist principles cover a wide range of issues. How can we put them into practice? What causes should we support? What contributions can we make to our community?

What do you think? Join us for a brainstorming session on community support & activism.

WHEN:    Sunday Sept. 20th 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:    Chapters Bookstore Community Room
                  2376 Princess Street

All are Welcome!

Environmentalism! Separation of religion from public policy! One school system! Raising responsible human beings! Human rights!

Humanist principles cover a wide range of issues. How can we put them into practice? What causes should we support? What contributions can we make to our community?
What do you think? Join us for a brainstorming session on community support & activism.

WHEN:    Sunday Sept. 20th    1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:    Chapters Bookstore  Community Room
                  2376 Princess Street

                 All are Welcome!
 

The Kingston Humanist Association is proud to support the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people by marching with a banner in this year's Kingston Pride Parade.

► Is war part of human nature? 

►What are the advantages and disadvantages of militarism?

►Case Study:  Is Canada ’s participation in the war in Afghanistan justified?

Explore these questions and issues with educator Judi Wyatt at our next meeting:

Sunday, May 31st: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Chapters Bookstore Community Room

2376 Princess Street

All are welcome!

How do we balance human needs and human wants with human rights? What does it really mean to be an inclusive society? What are the costs and benefits of working towards having a truly inclusive society?

Explore these questions with Dr. Doug Strong, PhD, at the next meeting of the Kingston Humanist Association:

When: Sunday, April 26th, 1:00 p.m.

Where: Community Room of Chapters Bookstore

             2376 Princess Street.

             All are welcome!

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 The Kingston Humanist

        Association presents:

WHEN:   Sunday, March 29th, 1:30 – 4:00

WHERE: Chapters Bookstore, Community Room

               2376 Princess Street

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Social Sciences educator, Jamil Rashid examines the powerful influence of these three activist philosopher-scientists on our understanding of science, morality, politics, human relationships – and Humanism.

Ø   Where do our notions of morality come from?

Ø   Did morality evolve as a survival advantage?

Ø   Despite cultural, religious, and political differences are there moral absolutes?

Join us for a discussion led by Doug Strong, PhD

to explore these issues: