Staff,
Top Ten Reasons Ethical Culture Might Be Right for You by Staff - NA
Top ten reasons an Ethical Society might be right for you -- a modern way to think about what you might share with members of Ethical Culture.
American Ethical Union: Statement of Purpose by Staff - NA
Statement of Purpose: American Ethical Union -- the American Ethical Union is the organization uniting the 20+ Ethical Societies and local groups. This document is the AEU's formal statement of purpose.
Ceremonies by Staff - date n.a.
The Ethical Culture perspectives and guidelines on weddings, memorial services, baby naming ceremonies, and committment ceremonies.
Ethical Action Report 2.0 - February 2013 by Staff - 2013
In this issue topics to be discussed are the following:
1) Obama and Climate Change
2) Honoring MLK Jr. Day
3) Reaching the Homeless and Disaffected - Ethical Action at Work at Our Society
4) Fighting Homelessness in Asheville
5) Follow Up from WES: the 10th Giver
Ethical Action Report 2.0 - March 2013 by Staff - 2013
In this Report topics of discussion are:
* Portrait in Deeds: Jennie Fels of Philadelphia (1855-1943)by Betsy Lightbourn
* Leg of Mutton, Taco Bell, Vegetable Soup, Soda
by Marv Friedlander
* In Honor of Animals: Some Darwin Day Activities
* Previewing the Ethical Action Report for April: An Earth Day Special Edition!
FES 2013 Confterence Registration Material by Staff - 2013
The tenth annual FES Conference (FES X) will be held from 4pm on Friday, May 24 through noon on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend). Conference activities include: connecting with old and new friends, discussing current issues as an ethical person, visiting the Ethical Society of St. Louis where we will lead a platform, and working together on a service project.
Ethical Action Report - April 2013 by Staff - 2013
In the April Report topics discussed:
Earth Day at NYSEC - Abe Markman
Teaming Up in Baltimore
Curt Collier's Other Life
A Little Dirt Never Hurt: A Streambed Cleanup with NOVAS - Marv Friedlander
One Endorsement from Philly
2013 ASSEMBLY BROCHURE - FAIRFAX, VA by Staff - 2013
The AEU's 2013 Assembly Brochure and Registration Materials.
Ethical Action Report 2.0 - May 2013 by Staff - 2013
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In this Report:
Sign-up for our June 13th Advocacy Day!
"Anti-Abortion Forces on the March" by Abby Scher
NYSEC Helps Promote Paid Sick Leave: A Personal Reflection by Abe Markman
Try a "Do It At Home" Service Project, by Melissa Sinclair
Adventures in Humanist Community Materials and Registration Forms by Staff - 2013
Ethical Action Report 2.0 - June 2013 by Staff - 2013
In this Ethical Action Report topics of discussion are the following: Baltimore Ethical Society Supports Youth Opportunities Not Incarceration.*Movement-wide Ethical Action Collaboration! * CODEPINK honored with 31st Peace Site Award. * Ethical Humanist of Chicago Seeks Advice on Reducing Poverty. * Peace Activism through Coalition. * Every Day is Earth Day.
FRACKING: AN ETHICAL CALL FOR ACTION by Staff - 2012
fracking | environment | health | yonkers | |
A series of articles produced by the New York Times as well as other national publications reveal the irreparable damage produced by hydraulic fracturing, colloquially known as Fracking.
AEU Lay Leadership Summer School 2012 Brochure by Staff - 2012
The 2012 AEU Lay Leadership Summer School Brochure.
AEU 2012 Lay Leadership Summer School Application Form by Staff - 2012
The AEU 2012 Lay Leadership Summer School Application Form
Ethical Action Report - February 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In this Issue topics that will be reviewed are:
* Hold Wall Street Accountable
* Promote Green Energy Innovation through Incentives
* Support the Reason Rally and the Secular Coalition for America Lobby Day
* Define Medical Neglect to Include Faith-Healing-Only Treatments for Children
Ethical Action Report - March 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In the March 2012 issue topics discussed are:
* Demand Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Ask the Supreme Court to Embrace Ethics Reform
* Protect the Artic from Oil Exploitation and Ruin
* Seek Non-Military Easing of Tensions with Iran
AEU Assembly 2012 by Staff - 2012
assembly | 2012 | albany |
Program, registration and general information related to the 96th General Assembly of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report - April 2012 by Staff - 2012
The April 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report reports on the following topics:
**Protect Young Black Men: Demand Equal Justice Before the Law
**Constructive Opportunities for our Youth: Support the PROMISE Act
**Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act!
**Show our Humanity by Protecting Dolphins and Whales
Ethical Action Report - May 2012 by Staff - 2012
In this issue of the American Ethical Union's Ethical Action Report topic reviewed are the following:
* End Racial Profiling
* Encourage Voter Participation!
* Support Comprehensive Progressive Immigration Reform
* Reduce Carbon Emissions
Ethical Action Report - June 2012 by Staff - 2012
In June Issue of the Ethical Action Report topics to be reviewed are the following:
**Let People, Not Money, Vote: Overturn Citizens United
**Keep Political Ads off PBS and NPR
**Build Peace and Reduce the U. S. Military Presence in Afghanistan
**End Government Subsidies and Tax Breaks and Loopholes
Ethical Action Report - July - August 2012 by Staff - 2012
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The July - August 2012 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics:
**Let People, Not Money, Vote: Overturn Citizens United
**Keep Political Ads off PBS and NPR
**Build Peace and Reduce the U.S. Military Presence in Afghanistan
**End Government Subsidies and Tax Breaks and Loopholes
Ethical Action Report 2.0 - October 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In the October 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report topics covered include:
Letter to the Editor: AEU Religious Education Resources
Issue Focus: Occupy at its One-Year-Anniversary
Issue Focus: Child Immigrants
Discussion Issue: Criminal Justice Reform
Ethical Action Report - November 2012 by Staff - 2012
The November 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report will focus on the Expressions of Gratitude during our Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ethical Action Report - December 2012 by Staff - 2012
Welcome to the new Ethical Action Report!
- In this Report topics discussed are the following:
(1) ISSUE FOCUS: Bearing Public Witness Against the Death Penalty
(2) Is This Ethical Action? A Series of Commentaries
(3) Follow up on the November Ethical Action Report!
(4) Continued Appeal for Submissions to the Ethical Action Report
Ethical Action Report February 2011 by Staff - 2011
Gun Control -- Border Questioning and Profiling -- Lobbying Reform -- Corporate Tax Policy
Ethical Action Report - March 2011 by Staff - 2011
Support the Equal Employment for all Act
Defend Family Planning and Planned Parenthood
Defend the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act
Protect Budget Priorities Serving Vulnerable Poplulations
2011 Assembly Brochure by Staff - 2011
assembly | 2011 | columbus |
Official brochure and registration forms for the 2011 Assembly in Columbus OH
2011 FES Conference by Staff - 2011
2011 | fes | registration | brooklyn |
FES Conference 2011 Registration form and related materials
Felix Adler by Staff - 2011
adler | photo | founder |
Felix Adler, the founder of the Ethical Culture Movement
Ethical Action Report April 2011 by Staff - 2011
Ethical Action Report - May 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Our May 2011 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics:
*Write Congress to Support Employment Non-Discrimination * End Federal Funding of Religious Schools * Keep Light Bulb Efficiency Standards in Place! * Defend the Rights of Muslim Americans
June 2011 - Ethical Action Report by Staff - 2011
The June Issue addresses the following topics:
Support the EPA and End Mountaintop Coal Mining
Demand High Ethical Standards from, or closure of, WHINSEC
Join the IHEU and Demand an End to International Blasphemy Laws
End the War in Afghanistan
Citizens United by Staff - 2011
candidates | policy |
WHEREAS, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the United States Supreme Court in a highly controversial five to four decision, ruled that corporations are "persons" and as such have a virtually unlimited right to expend corporate funds in support of political candidates, and ...
Statehood for the District of Columbia by Staff - 2011
WHEREAS, according to the Declaration of Independence, to secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, among others, governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; and ...
Military Chaplaincy by Staff - 2011
military | chaplaincy | freethinker | atheists |
The American Ethical Union authorizes the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers to utilize the American Ethical Union as its sponsoring organization to initiate a Military Chaplaincy Program.
2011 RE Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Material by Staff - 2011
The 2011 AEU Religious Education Fall Conference and Family Weekend. This years theme "Ethically Talking So Kids Will Listen and Listening So Kids Will Talk" - The conference will take will begin on November 4th - 6th at the Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York.
Rainbow Logo by Staff - 2011
A rainbow colored ethical logo
Passion to Action - Workshop by Staff - 2011
Workshop being held at the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9am to 4:30pm. Special guest: Natalie Finstad
YES Save the Date Flyer 2011 Conference by Staff - 2011
Save the Date November 10-13, 2011 the Youth of Ethical Societies (YES) Conference being held at the Frost Valley, YMCA in Claryville, New York.
Ethical Action Report - October 2011 by Staff - 2011
October 2011 Issue addresses the following topics:
- Reform the Criminal Justice System
- Make Sure the "TRAIN" Act Doesn't Become Law
- Insist on Supercommittee Transparency
- Maintain Funding for the United States Institute of Peace
2011 RE Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Material by Staff - 2011
2011 Religious Education Conference and Family Weekend Brochure and Registration Material.
2011 Youth of Ethical Societies (Y.E.S.) Conference by Staff - 2011
yes | 2011 | conference |
Come meet teens from Ethical Societies around the country and discuss this topic and others!
Directions to Frost Valley Main Campus by Staff - 2011
Ethical Action Report - November 2011 by Staff - 2011
Our November 2011 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics:
* Educate and Act on Occupy Wall Street
* Wind Power, Not Tar Sands
* Protect Women's Right to Choose
* Advocate Non-Military Budgetary Priorities
Ethical Action Report - December 2011 by Staff - 2011
The December 2011 Issue of the AEU Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics:
* Reform Capitalism by Supporting the Benefit Corporation Model
* Support U.S. Funding of UNESCO
* Maintain U.S. Opposition to Torture
* Consider Alternative Giving this Holiday Season
Ethical Culture Leader Services Catalogue by Staff - 2011
leaders.services | catalogue | profiles |
Offered By: The National Leaders Council of the American Ethical Union
Winter Solstice by Staff - 2011
image | solstice | celebration |
Creative Commons License: Some rights reserved by h.koppdelaney
Ethical Action Report Feb 2010 by Staff - 2010
Provide Emergency Relief and Disaster Recovery to Haiti: Donate to the Rose L. Walker Fund of the National Service Conference of the American Ethical Union at the United Nations -- Protect Choice: Keep an abortion ban out of the Health Care Reform Bill -- Protect Civil Liberties: Close Guantanamo Bay Prison -- Protect Women: Spread the word about Adding it up -- Keep the Promise: Ask your lawmaker to support the Tribal Law and Order Act (S. 797, H.R. 1924)
Ethical Action Report Mar 2010 by Staff - 2010
LGBT Equality: Tell the President and Congress to Repeal DOMA -- Sustainable Agriculture: Support a Healthy Global Food System -- Women’s Rights: Urge the United Nations to Create a Women’s Agency -- Separation of Church and State: Stop Federally Funded School Vouchers
95th National Assembly Brochure by Staff - 2010
Complete program, registration forms, accommodations for the 95th National Assembly of the American Ethical Union at the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Ethical Action Report April 2010 by Staff - 2010
LGBT Equality: Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (H.R. 1283, S. 3065) -- Civil Liberties: Tell Google Not to Share Info with the NSA -- Maternal Health: Urge the Department of Health and Human
Services to Make Safe Pregnancy a Priority -- Sensible Drug Policy: Urge Wal-Mart to Change its Policy on Medical Marijuana
Dialogue Spring 2010 by Staff - 2010
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report May 2010 by Staff - 2010
Separation of Church and State: Support a Day of Reason -- Women’s Rights: End the Global Gag Rule (H.R. 4879, S.311) -- LGBT Equality: Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 (H.R. 4530) -- Separation of Church and State: Texas Textbook Reform -- Environment: Keep Sarah Palin off of the Discovery Channel
Ethical Action Report June 2010 by Staff - 2010
Protect Civil Rights: Oppose the Arizona Bill -- Promote Equality in the Workplace: Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017, S. 1584) -- Protect Our Students: Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 4530, S. 3390) -- Help Haiti: Call for the Protection of Haitian women -- Stop Religious Discrimination: Address the Roman Catholic Church
Reaffirming support for equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer people by Staff - 2010
Ethical Culture / Ethical Humanism affirms the worth and dignity of all people and supports equal rights for all.
Climate Change Resolution by Staff - 2010
Urges the AEU Board of Trustees send letters to President Barack Obama and EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to use all the constitutional power vested in the executive branch to take comprehensive steps to keep our air free of pollution and our planet free of the drastic consequences of global
Ethical Action Report July 2010 by Staff - 2010
Gender Equality: Support the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R.12, S.182) -- Ethnic Profiling: Stop Arizona’s Draconian Immigration Law (SB 1070) -- Human Rights: Speak Out Against Targeted Killing Beyond Zones of Armed Conflict -- Climate Change: Protest the American Power Act (S.1733) -- Faith-Based Initiative: Keep Discrimination Out of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Act (H.R.5466)
Dialogue Summer 2010 by Staff - 2010
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report September 2010 by Staff - 2010
Ethical Action Report October 2010 by Staff - 2010
Ethical Action Report November 2010 by Staff - 2010
Ethical lAction Report December 2010 by Staff - 2010
Ethical Action Report Feb. 2009 by Staff - 2009
scouts | boy | hr157 | same | sex | partners | marijuana |
Ethical Action Report Mar 2009 by Staff - 2009
church | state | obama | faith | voting | rights | executions |
Church and State: Stop Religious Discrimination in Obama’s Faith-Based Program! -- Reproductive Freedom: Support a Rescission of Anti-Woman HHS
Regulations -- Civil Rights: Support the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R. 157) -- Human Rights: Support a Moratorium on Federal Executions
94th Annual Assembly - Brochure and Registration Form by Staff - 2009
Brochure and Registration Form for the 94th Annual Assembly of the American Ethical Union hosted by the Ethical Society Mid Rivers, St. Louis, Missouri -- How We Live and What We Do
Dialogue Spring 2009 by Staff - 2009
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report Apr 2009 by Staff - 2009
civil | liberties | reproductive | freedom | abstinence | clemency | troy | davis |
Civil Liberties: Support the State Secrets Protection Act of 2009 (H.R.
984)
Reproductive Freedom: End Funding for Abstinence-Only Education -- Human Rights: Support Clemency for Troy Davis -- Human Rights: Ensure that Detention Centers Meet Humane Standards
Ethical Action Report May 2009 by Staff - 2009
environment | girls | women | darfur | torture |
Save the Environment: Be Part of the 2% Solution -- Walk to Stop Violence against Women and Girls -- Call on Investors to Stand Up for Human Rights in Darfur -- Urge Impeachment of Torture Memo Author Judge Jay Bybee
Anna Garlin Spencer Volunteer Award by Staff - 2009
The Board of Directors of the AEU voted at its September 2008 meeting to develop an internal "AEU Ethical Volunteer Award" to recognize the grass roots nature of our religion and to acknowledge the unsung work of members of its affiliated ethical congregations. At its January 2009 meeting, the AEU Board adopted the description, criteria, and process below and named this award after one of the most well-known and recognized woman leaders in Ethical Culture, Anna Garlin Spencer.
The Membership Committee by Staff - 2009
membership | visiting | growth | research | learning | lay | leadership | commitment | internet | engagement | great | expectations |
Documents and activities of the Membership Committee
Ethical Action Report June 2009 by Staff - 2009
government | reform | heritage | climate |
Government Reform: Tell Federal Agencies to Let Scientists Speak Out -- Separation of Church and State: Urge Your Representative to Oppose
the "America's Spiritual Heritage" Resolution -- Human Rights: Ask Obama to Reject the Military Commissions System -- Climate Change: Ask the Environmental Protection Agency to Halt
Permission for New Blended Gasoline until More Studies are Completed
Climate Change 2009 by Staff - 2009
resolution | ethical | action |
WHEREAS: Climate Change is a catastrophe driven by human choices that have resulted in unsustainable and inequitable use of carbon-releasing energy sources, and
Ethical Action Report July 2009 by Staff - 2009
Ask your representative to co-sponsor the State Secrets Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 984) -- Urge Congress to Create Health Care Reform Independent of Religious Preferences -- Support PBS Ban of Purely Religious Programming -- Urge Obama Administration to consider the appointment of Open Minded NIH Director
Dialogue Summer 2009 by Staff - 2009
Extensive reporting on the National Assembly, 2009, held in St. Louis, MO.
Ethical Action Report Sep 2009 by Staff - 2009
Ethical Action Report Oct 2009 by Staff - 2009
discrimination | employment | climate |
Civil Liberties: Support the JUSTICE Act (S. 1686) -- E Pluribus Unum: Restore "Out of Many, One" as our National Motto -- End Workplace Discrimination: Support the Employment Non Discrimination Act (H.R. 2981 and S. 1584) -- Support the Youth PROMISE Act Today! (H.R. 1064 and S. 435) -- Participate in the International Day of Climate Action
Dialogue Autumn 2009 by Staff - 2009
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Welcoming by Staff - 2009
welcoming | membership |
These documents focus on assessment of your society membership programs and practices, welcoming people into your society and a wide range of practices to build membership. While each of these documents has its own introduction, a brief comment is provided below.
Ethical Action Report Nov 2009 by Staff - 2009
defamation | abstinence |
Welcoming -- Before You Begin by Staff - 2009
Before you begin: Membership Program Rating Scale provides an assessment of your current society before you develop programs to build membership in the society. This is a 4 page rating scale on your society practices and programs that may have a direct impact on membership growth and maintenance as well as society effectiveness. It can be completed in 15-30 minutes by an individual, but should be followed by a group discussion of the items in order to gain consensus on areas of strength and areas of opportunity, given your current resources.
What To Do After You Say Hello? by Staff - 2009
This is a brief 9 point list of steps that are suggested to help connect newcomers connect with the society. While it is written for the Washington Ethical Society, it may be utilized with minor modifications in most societies
100+ Ideas for Membership Growth, January 2001 by Staff - 2009
A long (continuously growing), list of ideas for Society membership growth. There is no particular organization to the list, so each user might be advised to review the list, identify a few items to focus on most pertinent to your society needs and resources, gradually build the practices into your operations (make them habits) and sequentially add additional items to your repertoire.
Ethical Action Report Dec 2009 by Staff - 2009
‘Tis the Season: Give Thanks by Giving Back -- Protect Choice: Help Defeat the Stupak-Pitts Amendment! -- Protect Civil Liberties: Ask Attorney General Eric Holder to Try All
Terror Suspects in Federal Civilian Courts -- Separation of Church and State: Support the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2662)
Dialogue Winter 2009 by Staff - 2009
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Bylaws of the American Ethical Union by Staff - 2008
As amended and approved by the AEU Board of Directors as a true and accurate record of the bylaws approved by the AEU Assembly.
Assembly Brochure 2008 by Staff - 2008
To be held in Austin, Texas, the Assembly Brochure 2008 contains schedules, workshop descriptions, and registration forms.
Summer School 2008 Application Form by Staff - 2008
Application form for the Lay Leadership Summer Program 2008.
Lay Leadership Summer School 2008 Brochure by Staff - 2008
Brochure for the Lay Leadership Summer Program 2008.
Ethical Action Report Feb 2008 by Staff - 2008
Ethical Action Report March 2008 by Staff - 2008
Dialogue Spring 2008 by Staff - 2008
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report Apr 2008 by Staff - 2008
Statement Reaffirming Its Opposition to Torture by Staff - 2008
torture | dignity | terror | apologize |
Ethical Action Report May 2008 by Staff - 2008
Ethical Action Resolution of the AEU: Statement Reaffirming Its Opposition to Torture -- Gender Equality: Support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Equal Justice: Just Say NO to Extreme Judicial Appointments! -- Human Rights: Protect Children in Darfur -- Justice for All: Support the Prison Abuse Remedies Act
Ethical Action Report June 2008 by Staff - 2008
Humanitarian Aid: Ensure Equal Aid Access in Tibet! -- Stand up for Peace: Support the Military Conscientious Objector Act -- Equal Justice: Stop Sentencing Discrimination -- Women’s Rights: Support the GROWTH Act -- Sensible Drug Policy: Support the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Ethical Action Report Jul 2008 by Staff - 2008
Dialogue Summer 2008 by Staff - 2008
tibet | assembly | torture |
China, Tibet, and the Olympics -- Notes From the 93rd Assembly -- Seven Years — Already? -- Executive Director’s Report -- Elliott-Black Award -- The Secular Coalition -- AEU Resolution: Opposing Torture -- We Don’t Do That -- Letter to the Editor -- If God is Dead, Who Gets His House? -- Political Activity and the Ethical Society -- At the United Nations -- AEU’s Website -- An Adler Book You Might Actually Enjoy! -- Black and White Thinking -- Dedication of Kotkin Memorial Terrace -- 2008 Lay Leadership Summer School
Great Expectations by Staff - 2008
growth | development | membership |
Great Expectations is a society growth and development handbook which contains a wide variety of materials on creating and maintaining healthy growing Ethical communities, including articles written within and outside the Ethical Movement, and forms and good practices examples from societies across the country.
Religious Education Conference 2008 Brochure by Staff - 2008
Brochure with Registration Form for the Fall 2008 Religious Education Conference.
Ethical Action Report Sept 2008 by Staff - 2008
Human Rights: Reaffirming Opposition to Torture -- Support the Millennium Development Goals: Urge your Senators to Pass S. 2166 -- Reproductive Freedom: Speak out Against Anti-Woman HHS Draft Regulations -- Election 2008: Protect the legal rights of all people
YES Conference 2008 Registration Packet by Staff - 2008
Packet includes registration form, payment form, parental authorization, and YES Code of Ethics
Ethical Action Report Oct 2008 by Staff - 2008
Civil Liberties: Rein in Department of Homeland Security Travel Abuses -- Human Rights: Support Human Rights Throughout the World -- The Ethical Culture Movement Stands in Opposition to Violence -- Make Ethical and Educated Choices: A Resource for Informed Voters
Ethical Culture -- (NLC) National Leaders Council Statement by Staff - 2008
The following is a statement on where Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanism1 stands at the beginning of the 21st century. Its intent is to clarify our shared beliefs in language that resonates with the familiar and unfamiliar alike. Open to the possibilities of the future, it is part of a living canon—an expression of those Ethical Culture Leaders who endorse it and are devoted to furthering Ethical Humanism within its context.
Ethical Action Report Nov 2008 by Staff - 2008
voter | rights | registration | marriage | equity | guantanamo | sentencing | clean | water |
Voter Rights and Voter Registration: Contact the Department of Justice to Protect our Right to Vote -- GLBT Equality: Support Marriage Equity for All -- Human Rights: Improve Prison Conditions at Guantanamo -- Equal Justice: Stop Sentencing Discrimination (S. 1711 and H.R. 4545) -- Healthy Environment: Support the Clean Water Restoration Act (H.R. 2421/S. 1870)
Ethical Action Report Dec 2008 by Staff - 2008
separation | church | women | obama | discrimination | aid | congo | hr5927 |
Separation of Church and State: Ask President-Elect Obama to Stop Religious Discrimination! --
Stand up for Choice: Tell the Senate Richard Honaker is Too Extreme for the Federal Bench! -- LGBT Equality: Tell Congress to Repeal “Don’t Ask0, Don’t Tell” (H.R. 1246) -- Human Rights: Support Increased Aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- Women’s Rights: Support the International Violence Against Women Act (H.R. 5927)
AEU Assembly 2007 Brochure by Staff - 2007
Complete brochure for the 2007 AEU National Assembly at CW Post College Campus, hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. Brochure updated May 2, 2007
Ethical Action Report Feb 2007 by Staff - 2007
Ethical Action Report Mar 2007 by Staff - 2007
Assembly 2007 Brochure Illustration by Staff - 2007
The Ethical Logo looms large above the profile of the lighthouse at the Fire Island National Seashore.
Dialogue Spring 2007 by Staff - 2007
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union.
Display Ad for History of Disbelief by Staff - 2007
Display ad on the occasion of AEU's co-sponsorship of a PBS 3-part series.
Summer School Brochure 2007 (revised) by Staff - 2007
Brochure version 2.1
Summer School 2007 Registration Form (revised) by Staff - 2007
Registration form version 3.0
Summer School 2007 Housing and Food Registration Form (revised) by Staff - 2007
Summer School II Housing and Food Registration Form. Version 2.1
Ethical Action Report Apr 2007 by Staff - 2007
Ethical Action Report May 2007 by Staff - 2007
Matthew Ies Spetter by Staff - 2007
A short biography of long time leader, Dr. Matthew Ies Spetter.
David Kaczynski by Staff - 2007
David Kaczynski, keynote speaker at the 2007 AEU National Assembly.
Rose Walker by Staff - 2007
Rose Walker at the 2007 AEU Assembly, C.W. Post College, Long Island.
Phyllis Ehrenfeld by Staff - 2007
Phyllis Ehrenfeld speaking at the National Service Conference Luncheon, 2007 AEU Assembly, C.W. Post College, Long Island.
Ian Williams by Staff - 2007
Ian Williams, journalist, featured speaker at the National Service Conference Luncheon, 2007 AEU Assembly, C.W. Post College, Long Island.
Ethical Action Report Jun 2007 by Staff - 2007
Ethical Action Report Jul 2007 by Staff - 2007
Dialogue Summer 2007 by Staff - 2007
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report Sept 2007 by Staff - 2007
AEU Religious Education Fall Conference -- 2007 by Staff - 2007
Brochure and Registration Form for the 2007 AEU Religious Education Fall Conference.
Dialogue Autumn 2007 by Staff - 2007
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Ethical Action Report Nov 2007 by Staff - 2007
Ethical Action Report Oct 2007 by Staff - 2007
Ethical Action Report Dec 2007 by Staff - 2007
Dialogue Winter 2007 - 2008 by Staff - 2007
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Resolution on Iraq by Staff - 2006
iraq | war | nlc | cooperation | geneva | reconstruction |
U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence by Staff - 2006
peace | nonviolence | us | congress |
Making Choices for AEU Support of Ethical Action Projects, Endorsements and ... by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Feb 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Mar 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Apr 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report May 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Jun 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Jul 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Sep 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Oct 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Nov 2006 by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action Report Dec 2006 by Staff - 2006
Dialogue Autumn 2006 by Staff - 2006
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union.
Dialogue Summer 2006 by Staff - 2006
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union.
Dialogue Spring 2006 by Staff - 2006
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union.
TheElliot-Black Awards by Staff - 2006
The Elliott-Black Award was established in 1971 to honor two long-term and highly esteemed Leaders of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, the late John Lovejoy Elliott and Algernon D. Black. It is given by the American Ethical Union as a recognition and tribute to an individual in the larger community who has made a significant ethical contribution to society at personal risk and hardship. (last updated in 2006)
Ethical Action Structure for Proposals by Staff - 2006
Ethical Action is an essential element in the Ethical movement, yet as a national movement,
we’ve been either inconsistent, ineffective, inactive, unfocused, or understaffed on Ethical
Action too much of our recent history. While much Ethical Action needs to be done at the local
level, and part of the AEU’s mission is to help Societies become more effective in local Ethical
Action, there is also a need for unified efforts on a national scale in order to achieve what our
Societies want to achieve.
Ethical Action Report Sept 2005 by Staff - 2005
Ethical Action Report Oct 2005 by Staff - 2005
Ethical Action Report Nov 2005 by Staff - 2005
Dialogue May 2005 by Staff - 2005
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue July 2005 by Staff - 2005
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue September 2005 by Staff - 2005
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue December 2005 by Staff - 2005
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Creating Ethical Societies by Staff - 2005
membership | circle | fellowships | exploratory | creating | societies |
Thinking of creating an Ethical Society in your area? Here is a growing document that may be helpful in deciding whether to take this on, and in continuing with the project after you begin.
AEU Strategic Plan by Staff - 2005
Our commitment is to implement the Strategic Plan crafted by the AEU Planning Committee. This document contains highlights of the updated AEU Strategic Plan which adjusts AEU governance and implements recommendations of the Presidents Council to help in setting priorities for the Ethical Culture Movement.
Proposal: Governance by Staff - 2005
In order for the AEU to increase its utility and relevance to its member Societies, it must become more thoroughly representative of the Societies; enhance its ability to identify and provide supporting services and communications networks to the Societies; and develop or redefine institutional processes to ensure efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
Proposal: Communication To Members by Staff - 2005
AEU actions need to be more transparent to its members. To make them so, more information on the process and products of the AEU needs to be provided in an ongoing and timely manner.
Proposal: Communication From Members/Societies by Staff - 2005
Ethical Societies have many common needs that are met with local resources, but these resources are often not shared with other member Societies. Often similar initiatives are developed in parallel with little or no contact with other Societies.
Proposal: Global Society by Staff - 2005
The Global Society is the virtual online Ethical Society for all Members-at-Large (MAL) who do not currently belong to an existing Ethical Society. The Global Society also serves as an online recruitment mechanism for growing Ethical Society membership. The web site is the access point to the Global Society services and materials.
Proposal: Planning Committee by Staff - 2005
The AEU has a recent history of developing plans that are never brought to fruition. A recent example would be the New Society Initiative. Typically, failures result not from malfeasance or ineptitude but from people with good intentions not considering all of the project’s ramifications, not knowing how to identify and overcome challenges during the process, and not opening up the process to the scrutiny and assistance of a wider audience.
Proposal: Committee Leadership by Staff - 2005
This proposal seeks to amend the bylaws of the AEU to clarify the duties and responsibilities of group chairs and the succession of individuals to those positions.
Proposal Template by Staff - 2005
Downloadable Proposal Template
Proposal Template Instructions by Staff - 2005
General instructions for Proposal submissions
Proposal Templates by Staff - 2005
This is a summary of a series of articles containing the AEU Strategic Plan, various Proposals and Forms.
Millennium Development Goals by Staff - 2004
Dialogue January 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue March 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue May 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue July 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue September 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue December 2004 by Staff - 2004
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
NLC Resolution on Marriage Equality by Staff - 2004
Resolved: that within Ethical Culture's religious context, we recognize same sex marriages as fully valid marriages.
Repeal Phase II of President Bush's Ten-Year Tax Cut THE AMERICAN ETHICAL... by Staff - 2003
Opposing American War Against Iraq by Staff - 2003
war | iraq |
Physician?s Aid In Dying (PAD by Staff - 2003
Dialogue January 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue March 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue May 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue July 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue September 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue November 2003 by Staff - 2003
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue April 2002 by Staff - 2002
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue June 2002 by Staff - 2002
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue September 2002 by Staff - 2002
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
Dialogue November 2002 by Staff - 2002
Newsletter of the American Ethical Union
International Criminal Court by Staff - 2001
School Vouchers by Staff - 2000
Middle East Situation by Staff - 2000
Capital Punishment by Staff - 2000
U.S. Debts To The United Nations by Staff - 1998
Resolution Concerning The State Of Chiapas by Staff - 1998
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by Staff - 1997
On the Legalization of Gay Marriage by Staff - 1996
On the Burning of Black Churches by Staff - 1996
Concern for Children in Poverty by Staff - 1996
Is Ethical Culture the same as humanism? by Staff - 1994
A common question: Is Ethical the same as humanism?
Dr. Kevorkian and Assisted Suicide Resolution by Staff - 1993
A Concept Map for Ethical Culture by Staff - 1991
The Concept Map is a summary of the Ethical Movement's philosophy: past, present and some thoughts about the future.
Reproductive Rights by Staff - 1990-91
Reactivating Boycott Of Nestle & American Home Products by Staff - 1989
Grape Boycott by Staff - 1989
Health-Oriented Drug Abuse Policies by Staff - 1989
Education To Stop Manufacture & Sale Of War Toys & Games by Staff - 1989
war | toys | games |
Child Care & Early Childhood Education -- Church-State Separation by Staff - 1989
NESTLE'S FAILURE TO FULFILL ITS AGREEMENTS by Staff - 1988
Federal Action For Adequate Housing by Staff - 1988
Sanctions Against South Africa by Staff - 1987
Peace In Central America by Staff - 1987
Irradiation Of Food by Staff - 1987
Payment Of Past Due & Current Funds By The US To The UN by Staff - 1987
Dealing With The Ozone Depletion by Staff - 1987
Forcible Return Of Refugees From Salvador by Staff - 1986
Mandatory Retirement by Staff - 1986
Non-Violent Measures Against Terrorist Activities by Staff - 1986
Nuclear Power Plants & Nuclear Weapons by Staff - 1986
Separation Of Church And State by Staff - 1986
South Africa - Apartheid by Staff - 1986
The Problem Of Substance Abuse by Staff - 1986
Mutual Freeze by Staff - 1985
Budget Priorities by Staff - 1985
Civil Rights by Staff - 1985
Environmental Protection by Staff - 1985
chemicals | protection | pollution | regulation | environment |
Family Planning And Abortion by Staff - 1985
UN Fund For Population Activities by Staff - 1985
Affirmative Action by Staff - 1984
Congressional Quick Freeze by Staff - 1984
Freeze Weekend by Staff - 1984
Global Security by Staff - 1984
National Peace Academy by Staff - 1984
Secret Transportation Of Nuclear Warheads by Staff - 1984
US Involvement In Central America by Staff - 1984
Nuclear Energy Plants by Staff - 1983
Separation Of Church And State by Staff - 1983
Government Role In Militarization Of Central America by Staff - 1983
Disarmament by Staff - 1983
20th Anniversary of March on Washington by Martin Luther King, JR. by Staff - 1983
Limiting Federal Court Jurisdiction by Staff - 1982
Disarmament by Staff - 1982
El Salvador by Staff - 1982
Abortion Rights by Staff - 1982
Teaching Of Creationism by Staff - 1981
Halt The Nuclear Arms Race by Staff - 1981
Moral Democracy by Staff - 1981
Budget Priorities by Staff - 1981
Ethical Relationship With The Environment by Staff - 1981
Blatant Immoral Activities Of Reagan Administration by Staff - 1981
SALT II by Staff - 1979
Peacetime Selective Service by Staff - 1979
Rights Of Moral-Ethical Conscientious Objectors by Staff - 1979
No Public Funds For Non-Public Schools by Staff - 1979
Gun Control by Staff - 1979
Capital Punishment by Staff - 1979
Discrimination Against Homosexuals by Staff - 1979
Arms Reduction And National Priorities by Staff - 1979
Amnesty by Staff - 1979
Abortion by Staff - 1979
abortion |
Congressional Transfer Amendment by Staff - 1978
Public Financing Of Congressional Elections by Staff - 1978
Amnesty by Staff - 1976
Food Stamps by Staff - 1976
S-1 - Criminal Justice Reform Act of 1975 by Staff - 1976
American Indians by Staff - 1976
Nuclear Energy Risks by Staff - 1975
On Use Of Force To Resolve The Energy Shortage by Staff - 1975
Social Concerns by Staff - 1975
UNESCO and Israel by Staff - 1975
Middle East Situation by Staff - 1975
Energy Supply Corporation by Staff - 1975
Equal AirTime by Staff - 1975
Consumerism And The Regulatory Agencies by Staff - 1975
CIA Foreign Involvement by Staff - 1975
A Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban by Staff - 1975
war | nuclear |
World Resources And The Energy Crisis by Staff - 1974
Racial Discrimination by Staff - 1974
The Food Industry by Staff - 1974
The Use Of Torture by Staff - 1974
Home Rule For The District Of Columbia by Staff - 1974
Make Petroleum Industry A Public Utility by Staff - 1974
Gun Control by Staff - 1974
Federal Spending Priorities by Staff - 1974
Direct And/Or Indirect Military Aid To Indochina by Staff - 1974
Criminal Code by Staff - 1974
Chile by Staff - 1974
Urging Amnesty Now by Staff - 1973
United Nations by Staff - 1973
THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET AND REORDERING PRIORITIES by Staff - 1973
Support Of Farm Workers by Staff - 1973
Support Of Office Of Economic Opportunity by Staff - 1973
Strengthening Democratic Process Through Congressional Reform by Staff - 1973
Social Services by Staff - 1973
Public Housing by Staff - 1973
Impeachment by Staff - 1973
Integration In Housing by Staff - 1973
Mutual Understanding Of The Races by Staff - 1973
No Public Funds For Non-Public Schools by Staff - 1973
Opposing Continuation Of Conscription by Staff - 1973
Protection Of News Media Sources by Staff - 1973
Human Rights Of Yugoslav Scholars by Staff - 1973
Health Care by Staff - 1973
Circumscribing Presidential Powers by Staff - 1973
Capital Punishment by Staff - 1973
Busing Of Children by Staff - 1973
Bombing In Southeast Asia by Staff - 1973
Assistance To Developing Nations by Staff - 1973
Abortion by Staff - 1973
Welfare Reform by Staff - 1972
The Legalization Of Marijuana by Staff - 1972
The War In Southeast Asia by Staff - 1972
war | asia |
Rights Of Moral-Ethical Conscientious Objectors by Staff - 1972
Self-Government For The District Of Columbia by Staff - 1972
Liberty by Staff - 1972
Recognition And Aid For Bangladesh by Staff - 1972
Repatriation Of War Resisters Abroad by Staff - 1972
war | resisters |
Human Environment by Staff - 1972
Discrimination Against Homosexuals by Staff - 1972
Crime And Social Change by Staff - 1972
Child Development, Family And Day Care Centers by Staff - 1972
Amnesty by Staff - 1972
Busing by Staff - 1972
The War In Southeast Asia by Staff - 1971
war | asia |
Surveillance by Staff - 1971
The Pacifist Ideal by Staff - 1971
Supporting National Peace Rallies by Staff - 1971
Health Care by Staff - 1971
In Defense Of Freedom Of Mass News Media by Staff - 1971
Pollution by Staff - 1971
Sex Discrimination by Staff - 1971
Military Spending by Staff - 1971
Government Aid To Private And Parochial Schools by Staff - 1971
Equal Rights by Staff - 1971
Crime And Penal Reform by Staff - 1971
Environment by Staff - 1971
Child Development by Staff - 1971
1971 As International Year To Combat Racism by Staff - 1971
On Hunger And Poverty by Staff - 1969
Reaffirming Support Of Conscientious Objectors by Staff - 1969
For Granting Amnesty To War Resisters by Staff - 1969
war | resister |
For Withdrawal Of Our Armed Forces From Vietnam by Staff - 1969
war | vietnam | withdrawal |
On Poverty by Staff - 1968
For Ratification Of Human Rights Conventions by Staff - 1968
On Conscientious Objection by Staff - 1968
For The Right Of Dissent by Staff - 1968
Deploring The Indictment Of Dr. Benjamin Spock, Et Al by Staff - 1968
For Ending American Intervention In Vietnam by Staff - 1968
For Racial Justice And Social Reform by Staff - 1968
Support Of, Or Opposition To War A Moral Question by Staff - 1967
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For Recognition Of Non-Theistic Conscientious Objectors by Staff - 1967
Conscription by Staff - 1967
For Recognition Of Conscientious Objection To Particular Wars by Staff - 1967
Opposition To Anti-Miscegenation Laws by Staff - 1966
For Elimination Of Medicare Communist Disclaimer by Staff - 1966
Call For Steps To End War In Vietnam by Staff - 1966
For Divorce Law Reform by Staff - 1966
For Recognition And Seating In The Un Of The Peoples Republic Of China by Staff - 1965
For Humane Abortion Laws by Staff - 1965
Poverty Ethically Intolerable by Staff - 1964
For Abolition Of House Un-American Activities Committee by Staff - 1964
For Medical Care For The Aged by Staff - 1964
Restates Conviction That Church-State Separation Is Of Paramount Importance by Staff - 1962
Supports Organizations Assisting Victims Of Louisiana by Staff - 1962
Research and Information On Regulation Of Family Size Should Be Encouraged by Staff - 1962
For Research And Information On Regulation Of Family Size by Staff - 1962
Endorses Stand Of Joint Commission On Mental Illness And Health by Staff - 1962
Supports U.N. Freedom From Hunger Campaigns by Staff - 1962
Church-State Separation Is Of Paramount Importance by Staff - 1962
Supports Measures To Better Condition Of Migrant Workers by Staff - 1961
House Un-American Activities Committee Requested To Limit Its Scope by Staff - 1961
President Urged To Call National Conference On Narcotic Addiction by Staff - 1961
Against Aid To Sectarian Schools And Religious Observances In Public Schools by Staff - 1961
Constitutional Principle Of Separation Of Church And State Reaffirmed by Staff - 1961
Urges Liberalizing Immigration Laws To Admit Displaced Persons by Staff - 1960
Urges Members To Support Citizen Activity Against Segregation by Staff - 1960
Urges Governments To Seek World Safeguards Against Atomic Energy by Staff - 1960
Universal Right To Child Adoption Regardless Of Religious Beliefs by Staff - 1960
Union Of South Africa Urged To End Apartheid, Restore Human Rights by Staff - 1960
Support For Citizen Activity Against Segregation by Staff - 1960
Opposition To All Forms Of Racial Discrimination by Staff - 1960
Reaffirms Opposition To Any Racial Discrimination by Staff - 1960
Strong Advocacy For Peace, Disarmament, World Organization And Cooperation by Staff - 1960
Maintains Universal Right To Child Adoption Regardless Of Religious Beliefs by Staff - 1960
Disarmament, Un Peace Forces, World Organization And Cooperation by Staff - 1960
Endorses The Declaration On The Rights Of The Child by Staff - 1960
Alerts Members To Problems Of Aging, Urging Studies And Cooperative Action by Staff - 1960
Abolition of Capital Punishment Advocated by Staff - 1960
Abolition of Capital Punishment by Staff - 1960
Racial Integration In Housing A Fundamental Ethical Principle by Staff - 1959
Recognition Of Pacifist Conscientious Objectors On Nontheistic Grounds by Staff - 1959
For Recognition As Conscientious Objectors Of Pacifists On Non-Theistic... by Staff - 1959
Statement In Support Of Planned Parenthood by Staff - 1958
Deplores Outbreaks Caused By Racial And Religious Intolerance by Staff - 1958
Reaffirms Support On Tenth Anniversary Of Declaration Of Human Rights by Staff - 1958
Belief In Supreme Being Not Necessary For Moral Life by Staff - 1954
Belief In Supreme Being Not Necessary For Moral Life by Staff - 1954
Control And Allocation Of Atomic Energy For Peaceful Pursuits Of Mankind by Staff - 1954
Reaffirmation Of Faith In Un To Counteract Groups Opposing It by Staff - 1953
Reaffirms Faith In United Nations, To Counteract Groups Opposing It by Staff - 1953
U.S. Support To Obtain Basic Human Rights And Better Living Conditions by Staff - 1951
Protection Of Teachers From Pressure Group Demands Supported by Staff - 1951
U.S. Efforts To Aid Distressed Areas, Urging Greater World Understanding by Staff - 1951
AEU asks Inclusion in Covenant of Declaration of Human Rights by Staff - 1951
AEU Urges Increased Assistance To Underdeveloped Countries by Staff - 1951
Asks U.S. Senate To Ratify Genocide Convention by Staff - 1951
Petitions U.S. To Pool Quotas To Permit Full Immigration Yearly by Staff - 1951
Seeks Reestablishment Of International Ethical Union by Staff - 1950
Favors Ratification Of Genocide Convention by Staff - 1950
Civil Rights A Moral And Ethical Obligation by Staff - 1950
Congress Urged To Hasten Action On Proposed Federal Aid To Education by Staff - 1950
Against Segregation by Staff - 1950
AEU Endorses Universal Declaration Of Human Rights by Staff - 1949
AEU Reaffirms Its Resolve To Support World Peace by Staff - 1949
AEU Reaffirms Its Resolve To Support World Peace by Staff - 1949
AEU Urges Lifting Immigration Barriers To Admit All Asian And Pacific... by Staff - 1949
Encroachments On Constitutional Principle Of Separation Of Church And State by Staff - 1949
Endorsement Of U.N. Universal Declaration Of Human Rights by Staff - 1949
Federal Public School Aid Endorsed; Funds For Sectarian Purposes Opposed by Staff - 1949
Proposals To Provide Federal Aid To Private Sectarian Schools by Staff - 1948
Support Changes Proposed By President by Staff - 1948
Need To Promote Cooperation Towards World Peace by Staff - 1948
Create Committee To Give Support To United Nations by Staff - 1948
Spetter, Matthew Ies
Human Partnership -- Our Solid Ground by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2004
platform | dday | war | leader |
This week behind us has been one of high emotion for us. Who could escape the heartbreak of the commemoration of what happened on the beaches of Normandy, sixty years ago; the tens of thousands of very young men killed when throwing their bodies against the steel and barbed wire of the German fortifications ...
Against the Odds; The Need for Militant Humanism by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2003
platform | militant | leader |
What does it mean today to be an involved person? To find a response to that question we usually concentrate upon the issues of our day. They may be political, social, literary – we all like to quote a great deal ...
. . . Land that I Love . . . America at Thanksgiving 2001 by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2001
platform | leader |
Thanksgiving has come and gone and ahead lies the holiday season. But it is shot through this year with the awareness of loss. Loss of the sense of security. But loss especially because we know of that terrible burial ground in our midst where the lives of 4000 men, women and children were destroyed. So much innocent life, so many dreams, of people like us, extinguished, so many hopes pulverized, just a bus ride from our homes ...
Consolations of Ethical Religion by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2000
platform | end-of-life | leader |
Last September Bill and Judith Moyers presented a report on “Endof-Life” issues in Today’s America. It was a report about how millions of Americans try to balance medical intervention with their hope to help, those they love, to die with some comfort and dignity ...
Life's Precarious edge -- Our Struggle for Wholeness by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2000
platform | wholeness | leader |
In one of his poems, Robert Penn Warren, calls upon us “to practice for eternity.” When all our “debates,” he wrote, have become “voiceless” we may, hopefully, learn “painfully” what our lives are about ...
To Love: To Work: To Hope by Matthew Ies Spetter - 2000
platform | love | work | hope | leader |
On this special Sunday I recall hearing Martin Luther King conclude one of his passionate sermons. He said that again and again people asked him: “How long? How long before the suffering will be over?” To that, Dr. King said, he always replied: “Not long–not long, if you believe that your labor too can speed the day.” Instead of false reassurance those were words of hope. For, as Erich Fromm wrote: “We labor for what we love, and we love that for which we labor.” Because of love, because of working for what we love, something becomes apparent in our lives. Work, makes love and hope visible. That is the theme I want to explore with you. For to be able to respect what we do with our lives, we need more than just collecting data and facts. We have
also to learn to see within, to gain insight, which is our every day’s spiritual challenge. To be human means to have the capacity for transformation ...
Caring, Healing and the Waiting Heart by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1999
platform | caring | healing | leader |
“God Bless you” is how politicians these days conclude their speeches. But no one appointed them to the priestly function to bestow blessings.
They want our votes. Fine! But quasi religious exclamations are meant to be manipulative. Faith, is the private business of the citizen ...
For This we Stand: D-Day After Fifty-five Years by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1999
platform | dday | leader |
Do we remember only as a blur? Do lives, that mattered so much to us, become “the peopled forest” of our minds as Stephen Spender put it?
Undauted resilience of the Humam Heart by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1998
platform | leader |
There are turning points in the lives of all of us.1 At such moments we confront the deeper questions from the stillness of our hearts. We may not even have been aware that we were so questioning ourselves and we have no answers ready. Those questions at the turning points are about what the realities of our lives actively are. We discover that we have been hungering for some purpose, some aim, beyond all rationalizations behind which we so often hide
ourselves from ourselves ...
When Loss and Grief Come: What Will Sustain Us? by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1998
platform | loss | grief | leader |
A man who had recently lost his wife told me that he felt that his grief would never end. It had been a very good second marriage for both of them and then the disaster struck of a rapidly spreading disease with much suffering toward the end. His devastation was without relief ...
Invitation to Hope: The Humanist Passion by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1998
platform | passion | leader |
The main theme for this address was suggested by a new book by Prof. Robert Veninga of the University of Minnesota A Gift of Hope. (Little Brown, Boston, MA. 1985). Many of Prof. Veninga’s concepts have been woven into my considerations ...
What We Live For: A Humanist's Affirmation by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1997
platform | affirmation | leader |
All of us want to make sense out of the time in which we live. Both privately and socially we maintain a dialogue with what we are experiencing.
The problem is that we can hold many ideas and values at the same time even when they are not compatible ...
Human Dignity In Today's World: Our Vital Struggle by Matthew Ies Spetter - 1996
platform | dignity | struggle | leader |
A few years ago a group of sociologists in California set out to measure what—as they put it—“matters most in people’s lives today.” In a book entitled Habits of the Heart, they wrote that the questions people came up with were very simple. Like: “How ought we to live?”: “Who are we?”: “What shall we teach our children?” In short, said the sociologists, what people are asking for is “How can I preserve a coherent life which makes sense to me?”
Salter, William MacIntyre
The Basis of the Ethical Movement by William MacIntyre Salter - 1883
Mr. Salter's opening lecture to the Chicago Ethical Society in 1883. Reprinted in The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Ethical Movement 1876-1926
Strong, Theda K
World Religions -- Stories for Young People by Theda K Strong -
This book is a story of the world’s religions, to be used with children.
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