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Reasonablib

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William is a guy from Stockton, California, USA

My beliefs are informed by metaphysical naturalism. I am a Secular Humanist. Secular Humanism is a life stance and a way of thinking and living that aims to bring out the best in people so that all people can have the best in life. Secular humanists reject supernatural and authoritarian beliefs. They affirm that we must take responsibility for our own lives and the communities and world in which we live. Secular humanism emphasizes reason and scientific inquiry, individual freedom and responsibility, human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance and cooperation. __ http://www.secularhumanism.org/

  • Z Magazine - Consumerism

    Rated Feb 07 2009 • 31 reviews • sociology, society, consumerism • zmag.org

    "--it is difficult to protect oneself from the slow death caused by consumer culture. Human beings are every day and in numerous ways psychologically, socially, and spiritually assaulted by a culture which:

    * creates increasing material expectations
    * devalues human connectedness
    * socializes people to be self-absorbed
    * obliterates self-reliance
    * alienates people from normal human emotional reactions
    * sells false hope that creates more pain"