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Ben Franklin's Vision of an Ethical Society
Ben Franklin, one of the Founders of our nation, was a multi-faceted person. Many of his practical insights capture the spirit of America. Among those insights was the need for a principle of benevolence and concern for the good of all people in the conduct of the affairs of the nation. To that end, he conceived of forming societies of ethical reform.
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Posted by John Hoad at 02:48 PM on May 19, 2003
Ethical Culture & Jesus
Three Ethical Culture scholars - Adler, the founder, Bridges, a Leader, and Muzzey, the historian, are laid under contribution to indicate how Jesus has been presented within the Ethical Movement. It's a critical but positive picture, with lessons still worth pondering and pursuing.
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Posted by John Hoad at 12:13 PM on January 10, 2003
Felix Adler Today
The Angel Oak on John’s Island in Greater Charleston, SC, is reckoned to be several centuries old. There are scars where it has lost limbs, and there are limbs that trail to the ground for support. But it still puts out fresh leaves on branches high in the air. One feels oneself in the presence of an awesome creature of nature. When I think of some of the great Teachers of humankind, they call to mind the Angel Oak.
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Posted by John Hoad at 08:30 AM on November 01, 2002
Humanism and the God-Project
The quest to know what is behind it all, and why we are here - the quest for the meaning of life - is as old as humanity. I am calling it the God-project. The concept needs constant updates, but what it stands for is discernible in the efforts of theist, non-theist, and agnostics, as the human mind probes the universe.
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Posted by John Hoad at 12:07 PM on July 04, 2003
Philosophy & Practicality
Thinking plays a powerful role in Ethical Culture. We are a nest of philosophers.
At the same time, we are fervid believers in action. We are pragmatists. Naturally, this has led to consideration of the relationship between thinking and action. Here we explore that relationship and look at some of the pathologies that may arise, and some of the guidelines that might help us to wed the two.
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Posted by John Hoad at 08:53 PM on March 27, 2003
The Ethics of Abortion
Approaches to the question of abortion are presented under the categories of the Genetic School, the Woman's Right School, and the Developmental School.
Mention is also made of the notion of "ectopicity" and of the Consequentialist School. The author favors the Developmental School.
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Posted by John Hoad at 09:59 PM on February 11, 2003