About us
Welcome to our Humanist discussion group. Humanism is a worldview that puts the responsibility on humans, rather than supernatural entities, to solve human problems through reason, science and compassion.
Wherever in the world you are, whether you are atheist, religious, humanist, secular, agnostic, Bright, skeptic, freethinker, heretic, curious or indifferent, you are welcome to our events.
You bring the topics. Here are examples of past discussion topics:
• Are hate speech laws compatible with free speech?
• Should civil servants be allowed to strike?
• Should the head of state/government be allowed to grant pardons?
• What would be a rational immigration policy?
• What are the pros/cons of DEI?
• Should parents be allowed to opt out of childhood vaccines?
• Is diversity our strength?
• Is misogyny a learned behavior or an innate trait?
• Should we have birthright citizenship?
• Can news be unbiased?
• Should protests be allowed in front of legislators' homes?
If you answer 'yes' to the following questions, you might enjoy our group:
- I question my own opinions, positions, and viewpoints because they could be wrong.
- I reconsider my opinions when presented with new evidence.
- I recognize the value in opinions that are different from my own.
- I accept that my beliefs and attitudes may be wrong.
- In the face of conflicting evidence, I am open to changing my opinions.
- I like finding out new information that differs from what I already think is true.
(Source: https://wisdomcenter.uchicago.edu/news/wisdom-news/what-does-intellectual-humility-look)
We are a chapter of Humanist Canada - humanistcanada.ca
Most of our attendees do not RSVP on Meetup, so expect larger crowds than are confirmed online, typically 17 to 23 attendees!
We have merged our three groups below and have the same events. Feel free to join any of them, it doesn’t make a difference:
- Humanists Online Vancouver: agnostics, atheists, secular... https://www.meetup.com/hovlane
- Vancouver Humanists Meetup Group https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-humanists
- Intellectual, Not-So-Dark Web, IDW - Vancouver Chapter https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-idw-and-cypto
Upcoming events
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Discussions: You Bring the Topics (ethics, politics, science, philosophy, etc)
·OnlineOnlineYou can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanistMEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
Previous topics:
• Are hate speech laws compatible with free speech?
• Should civil servants be allowed to strike?
• Should the head of state/government be allowed to grant pardons?
• What would be a rational immigration policy?
• What are the pros/cons of DEI?
• Should parents be allowed to opt out of childhood vaccines?
• Is diversity our strength?
• Is misogyny a learned behavior or an innate trait?
• Should we have birthright citizenship?
• Can news be unbiased?
• Should protests be allowed in front of legislators' homes?
ANNOUNCEMENT
The TOPIC getting the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada.3 attendeesDiscussions: You Bring the Topics (ethics, politics, science, philosophy, etc)
·OnlineOnlineYou can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanistMEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
Previous topics:
• Are hate speech laws compatible with free speech?
• Should civil servants be allowed to strike?
• Should the head of state/government be allowed to grant pardons?
• What would be a rational immigration policy?
• What are the pros/cons of DEI?
• Should parents be allowed to opt out of childhood vaccines?
• Is diversity our strength?
• Is misogyny a learned behavior or an innate trait?
• Should we have birthright citizenship?
• Can news be unbiased?
• Should protests be allowed in front of legislators' homes?
ANNOUNCEMENT
The TOPIC getting the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada.2 attendees
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