What we’re about
HNPS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to positive social change through advocacy and education. We focus on issues relating to the separation of church and state, the importance of a secular democracy, human rights, environmental sustainability and peaceful solutions to global problems. We serve the Puget Sound north of Everett, WA up to the Canadian border.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Secular Humanists of N. Puget Sound - 100 years since 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial !757 Haggen Dr, Burlington, WA
(PICTURE above - 11 attendees (2 not shown) at last 2nd Sunday, June 8th meeting.
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Car Pools Available. Contact me by text (360) 510-2501 or by email:
- SecularWorld@aol.com -.Our Bellingham car pool location is in a shared business parking lot area with Starbucks - 3101 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, on the SW corner of lot.
Take last south Freeway Exit #250 (Old Fairhaven Pkwy), turn right (west) onto Old Fairhaven Pkwy, and immediately turn right into parking area, or immediately right past Starbucks, and right again into parking area.
We leave 10:25 AM from that parking area to Burlington Haggen meet.
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For those driving strait to meeting location:Take I-5 exit 230 - Hwy 20 exit, take a right and very briefly head east and take a right on Hagen Dr to the store.
To find the room, enter the Main entrance to Hagen's Grocery Store, turn left, walk down past the registers, and to your left will be the community meeting room with big glass windows and a door in at the end of the windows. ALWAYS, THANK YOU CLYDE ALLEN FOR FINDING THIS VENUE FOR US!
Hagen provides the community room at no charge, so in kind feel inspired to pick up hot or cold lunch and and drinks in the Hagen food and beverage area - both are welcome in the meeting room. Or, on the way out, pick up some needed groceries.
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Our TOPICS:
#1) 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial - Watch:Watch "Inherit the Wind" 1999 version - on Tubi
https://tubitv.com/movies/579572/inherit-the-wind?autoplay=trueThe 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial in Tennessee - Wikipedia
Scopes Trial Centennial Conferece - July 18th to 20th
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The last time we had a big win on Separation of Church, School & State.Ever since 2004, despite the rapid growth of Americans unaffiliated with organized religion, we've been loosing the battle in court and of public opinion. Let's reminisce on our last court battle sucess in the following 2 hour NOVA special, 2004, You may click to skip add to move onto this video.
Judgment Day Intelligent Design On Trial FULL (NOVA)
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#3) Are we pragmatic? Is Pragmatism a good description of our stance, or not? The Philosophy of Pragmatism is a way of thinking that emphasizes the practical side of ideas. Instead of focusing on abstract theories or principles, pragmatists believe that the truth of an idea is determined by its usefulness and applicability in real life. If an idea works and has positive results, then it is considered true or valid.
For example, consider how you might approach a problem like getting from one place to another. You could rely on a map, ask for directions, or use GPS; the method you choose depends on what works best for you in that moment. Pragmatism suggests that the effectiveness of your approach is what truly matters, not whether one method is considered superior to another in a theoretical sense.The philosophy of pragmatism originated in the late 19th century, primarily through the works of philosophers like Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. These thinkers posited that the meaning of any concept or belief is rooted in its practical consequences and applications.
Pragmatism rejects the notion that truth is static or absolute; instead, it views truth as dynamic and contingent on context. This means that beliefs should be evaluated based on how effectively they solve problems and enhance human experience. For instance, if a scientific theory leads to successful technological advancements, it holds more merit than a theory that exists purely as an abstract idea without practical application. Click on link below:
Explain it: What is the philosophy of pragmatism?
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#4) On Death & Dying & "What would you do differently if you knew you only had one year left to live" (thank you Yifan Chen for offering this question to our last Friday N. of Costo meeting.*******************************************************************************
If you have a topic for us to consider for this meeting, please email me at - SecularWorld@aol.com -. If you have an article to share or a short video to watch, send me the link to both. Feel free to bring and share the latest book you may have read to the meeting!
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Monty Vonn - Event Coordinator for 4 local counties
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We encourage attendees to share their life story that lead their journey to the 'Land of Freethought', Free Inquiry and Skepticism towards cultural norms, traditions and stories.Freethought encourage creative solutions, but then this group uses reason, evidence and the scientific method as the only reliable means to prune down answers to our probing questions and common sense solutions to humanity's current problems.
