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Maurice M. Pine Public Library

10-01 Fair Lawn Ave.,  Fair Lawn,  NJ


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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 nature, experience and culture. Humanism thus derives the goals of life from human need and interest rather than from theological or ideological abstraction, and asserts that humanity must take responsibility for its own destiny.

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

(It is recognized that there are as many definitions of Humanism as there are Humanists. Opinions range from religious to secular humanism. Individuals are invited to join us in the search for her/his unique definition and experience.)

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Quote from The Humanist Nov/Dec 2002:

"Humanism is a progressive life stance that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.  It is a complete approach to life, a living philosophy of moral development and action, of achievement and well-being that goes beyond the academic study of the humanities, beyond the humane sentiments of humanism"  Edd Doerr: Humanism Unmodified, editorial.  President of AHA & Publisher of The Humanist.