Doctrines of the humanist religion

1.  Nothing is real that cannot be understood by the human mind. People choose to believe in spirits, magic, witchcraft, astrology, scientific theories or various "holy books." These are merely attempts to fit all things seen and experienced into a framework that appears to give a logical explanation for every detail and event. I may … Continue reading Doctrines of the humanist religion

Problematic behaviours in children and adolescents

Georges  P Vanier was a distinguished Canadian military officer in the  First World War, being decorated by both Great Britain and France .  He was seriously injured near the end of the war, losing a leg as a result.  He eventually attained the rank of Major-General.  Later he served as Canada's ambassador to  France.  He … Continue reading Problematic behaviours in children and adolescents

Memories of Clarence

I hadn’t seen Clarence for several years, but I recognized his voice as soon as I stepped into the room.  I could tell from the cadence of his sonorous voice that Clarence was in full storytelling mode.  Clarence was a fixture at our family gatherings.  He was my Aunt Lottie’s son, thus my cousin, though … Continue reading Memories of Clarence

Prophetic words from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

(Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn, whose writings revealed the sordid underside of the communist system, was expelled from the USSR in 1974.  In June, 1978 he was asked to give the commencement address at Harvard University.  I don't know what they expected to hear, but here are some excerpts from what they did hear.) Harvard’s motto is … Continue reading Prophetic words from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn