The Humanist Forum: Trust, Division, and Repair—25 Years After 9/11
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## Humanist Hub: Trust, Division, and Repair—25 Years After 9/11
Twenty-five years after 9/11, it is striking to remember that the country briefly came together across ordinary divisions. That unity was imperfect and did not erase injustice, but it reflected a sense of shared fate that feels much harder to find today.
Now, Americans are divided not only by policy or ideology, but by distrust, contempt, media fragmentation, social isolation, and the feeling that people on the other side are enemies rather than fellow citizens. Trust in major institutions remains near historic lows, and many Americans hold negative views of both political parties.
This week, we will discuss what is driving social fragmentation, what still connects us, and how Humanists can work for a pluralistic society rooted in democracy, equal dignity, critical thinking, mutual care, and shared responsibility—without pretending that real disagreements or injustices do not exist.
ABOUT THE HUMANIST FORUM:
For people who have built careers, lived through hard things, care about public life, and miss having serious conversations: The Humanist Forum is a weekly Thursday-night gathering on philosophy, psychology, religion, politics, science, ethics, art, and the work of building a meaningful life in a difficult world.
If you are tired of small talk, doomscrolling, and ideological food fights—but still want to think seriously about the world—come to The Humanist Forum. Every Thursday night, we take on one big question about power, meaning, freedom, identity, relationships, science, religion, democracy, art, and the human condition.
You will leave with something to think about, something to feel, and someone new to talk to.