Personally I've been pretty turned off of FTB of late but I'm undecided about this new thing out of the comments on Jen McCreight's blog.
http://freethoughtblogs.com/blaghag/2012/08/atheism/
Seemed like it was a touch dogmatic up until that last point
I wonder if it will catch on. Is there anything to elevate it above the similar offerings of secular humanism in an already crowded marketplace of ideas.
But seriously according to the (official?) twitterfeed no it's not just secular humanism... because they've got a logo.
Personally I have to prefer the Humanist Manifesto III abbreviated as follows
http://freethoughtblogs.com/blaghag/2012/08/atheism/
Atheists plus we care about social justice,
Atheists plus we support women’s rights,
Atheists plus we protest racism,
Atheists plus we fight homophobia and transphobia,
Atheists plus we use critical thinking and skepticism.
Seemed like it was a touch dogmatic up until that last point

I wonder if it will catch on. Is there anything to elevate it above the similar offerings of secular humanism in an already crowded marketplace of ideas.
But seriously according to the (official?) twitterfeed no it's not just secular humanism... because they've got a logo.
Personally I have to prefer the Humanist Manifesto III abbreviated as follows
Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.
Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of evolutionary change, an unguided process.
Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.
Life’s fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.
Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.
Respect for differing yet humane views in an open, secular, democratic, environmentally sustainable society.
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