Humanism is not a single doctrine or a fixed set of required readings. It is a way of thinking and living that draws from many areas of human experience: philosophy, science, ethics, literature, social justice, history, ecology, and public life. A good humanist book list should therefore do more than…

By Ruth Henrich, member of Grey Bruce Humanists In communities like ours, generosity runs deep. When a local philanthropic group recently donated to a crisis pregnancy centre in Owen Sound, the impulse was commendable: help people through a difficult moment with care and compassion. But good intentions can be undermined…

We tried something different this month, asking everyone how they saw the Grey Bruce Humanists, and to suggest what might make it even better. There were so many wonderful ideas. We really do have a creative, perceptive, and thoughtful group. We basically brainstormed, recording everyone’s thoughts and suggestions: Open 2021…

On the morning of November 8, we had the privilege of viewing and participating in a presentation by Dr. Donna Stewart, on the subject of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)( also referred to as doctor assisted death).The public interest and legal proceedings began in the 1990s with Sue Rodrigues, and…

Our group was fortunate to welcome Jason Johnston, teacher of Indigenous culture, to a Grey Bruce Humanist Zoom, on the evening of September 9th. Jason focused on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), an Indigenous approach to experiencing the world, based on direct involvement with the environment. This knowledge evolved to ensure survival,…

Jeffrey Rosenthal, an award winner Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Toronto, and author of much praised books, Knock on Wood, and Struck by Lightning, will be speaking to us about “Luck, Chance, And the Meaning of Everything”!! We had such a successful presentation and Q and A on…