--- In mukto-mona@yahoogroups.com, atheist_me@... wrote:
>
> I have created a new group to encourage rationalism, humanism and
> freethinking over the Net.
>
> Rationalism is an attitude that accepts the primacy of reason and
> aims at establishing a system of philosophy and ethics verifiable by
> experience, independent of all arbitrary assumptions of authority.
> Rationalists argue for a rational approach to human problems, suggest
> reasoned alternatives to religious dogmas, defend freedom of thought
> and civil liberties and strive for the secularization of politics,
> society and educational system. Rationalists counter superstition,
> aim to promote an open and just society, endorse scientific method
> and also recognize the importance of emotions and imagination. We the
> rationalists, recognize scientific methodas the only rational means
> toward understanding reality. To question and critically examine all
> ideas, testing them in the light of facts, leads to the discovery of
> truth. We reject superstition and prejudice along with the irrational
> fears they cause.We recognize the complexity and interdependence of
> life on this planet. As rational and ethical beings we accept the
> challenge of making a creative and responsible contribution to life.
>
> We believe in Humanism.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
> experience and culture. 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. We will fight for the establishment of "humanism" in
> our society.
>
> We are freethinkers. We are not afraid to speak out against
> entrenched belief and superstitions which easily lead to religious
> fanaticism. We are free ..."Chitto jetha bhoy-shunno, uccho jetha
> shir".
>
> We are here to bring people back together of simillar mind. To break
> down communication barriers. To build new friendships. We wish to
> offer A warm environment, not a cold environment of fanatism. We'll
> start with individuals, then move on to groups then communities. The
> world is the limit.
>
> Regards,
> Modarator.
> MuktoMona.
>
I want to join the group
Haw can I be a member of the group?
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