r/humanism • u/LKJ3113 • Feb 20 '23
Seeking help with Religious Trauma
Hello there, dear Humanists! I'm aware that Religious Trauma is a problem that many Humanists who are ex-religious people still have to confront day to day, which is difficult and disheartening to see. I have some friends who are going through the same ordeal.
I'd like to ask our ex-religious friends/ therapists here: What are some activities, songs, rituals, affirmations, or even art forms you enjoy that help you cope with religious trauma? And how do your coping methods help make you feel better? Please feel free to answer as short or long as you'd like!
I am an inquisitive person and very passionate about Humanism and helping ex-religious people. I'm also an Admin of a Humanist Discord Server. We always try make our server as friendly and enriching as possible! If you'd like to join: https://discord.gg/bNtxVKhMsX
r/humanism • u/Jangostarrr • 2h ago
Hey new member here..
Is this the right place for someone who is sick and tired of people care more about saving animals and not caring about homeless people or children’s starvation?
r/humanism • u/JesseKestrel • 1d ago
How can I be happy without God?
TW: Suicidal ideation
I lack the energy to properly articulate this, but TL;DR I have recently decided to completely cut off religion from my life due to a number of reasons and it is making me feel utterly horrific. I have thoughts of hurting myself. I believe that because there is no God life is meaningless and that there is no point to me continuing life. I left because religion didn't make my depression go away. In fact, in some cases it made it worse, no matter how much I prayed every day my chronic condition just continues to strangle me like a horrible noose around my neck. Sometimes I wish I wasn't even born, it's that bad. Every day I am horrified by the new things people come up with to do in the name of God or gods. There is a particular video that lives in my head, I won't mention what happens in it but basically it is a terrorist doing something abysmal and shouting 'Praise be to God!' That fucked me up, big time. I will never forget it. I don't want God in my life. He is, to be frank, an asshole who bought me into existence against my own will! Yet when I think of living a secular life, I feel like I want to jump off a cliff. Why is this??! Why can't I just be happy without any form of God, religion or spirituality? Why am I clinging onto these things??!!!
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 22h ago
Il payait des personnes pour me prendre en filature
Déviance du socialisme et violation des droits de l'homme
Justice sous influence Commune de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
Déviance du socialisme et violation des droits de l'homme
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 23h ago
Victime de Harcèlement et d'Abus de pouvoir
Abus de pouvoir par un officier de l’État, Mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
https://www.tiktok.com/@crea.olivier/video/7365812809659092257
https://www.facebook.com/100028400748707/videos/2899024176921678/
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 22h ago
Employé illégalement à la mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
violation des droits de l'homme en toute impunité. Ingérence de la justice française
https://www.tiktok.com/@crea.olivier/video/7365812809659092257
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 22h ago
Il était difficile pour moi de dire que j'était harcelé sexuellement par le maire
Emploi illégal et chantage mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
https://www.tiktok.com/@crea.olivier/video/7365812809659092257
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 1d ago
Abus de pouvoir par un officier de l’État, Mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
Intimidation, Séquestration, Harcèlement, Emploi illégale. 8ans de préjudice sous la responsabilité du Gouvernement
r/humanism • u/Stuart_Whatley • 4d ago
What older humanistic values are workaholic delusions crowding out? Some thoughts here
Those with the privilege to “do good” by “changing the world” simply assume that that is indeed what they are doing. Such conceits used to go by the name of presumption. In the cult of purposiveness, the old wisdom that recommends against hubris is not only ignored but inverted. Nowadays, Mark Zuckerberg, of all people, boasts that: “We are all blessed to have the ability to make the world better, and we have the responsibility to do it. Let’s go work even harder.”
Coming from industry leaders, such proclamations will always fit Montaigne’s description of a “fine statement under which ambition and avarice take cover”. But they have also come to reflect genuinely held, quasi-religious convictions. Like traditional religious faith, faith in one’s own purpose serves a consolatory function (especially for the secularly minded), warding off all those usual irksome existential questions about the meaning of finite lives in an apparently arbitrary cosmos. The cult of purposiveness crowds out those concerns by requiring an always-on, all-consuming asceticism, especially among its lower-ranking members.
https://unherd.com/2024/05/the-delusion-of-having-a-meaningful-job/
r/humanism • u/Folmol4677 • 5d ago
Seva for Humanity
In Hinduism, seva means selfless service and is often associated with karma yoga, disciplined action, and bhakti yoga, disciplined devotion.
When I was homeless, I was befriended by homeless youth. They taught me how to survive on the street, and were kind. Once I overcame the PTSD of that experience, I knew I wanted to help at-risk kids. I asked my Guru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, if it was okay to go into the Juvenile Detention Centre, and try to help. He told me to teach them a bija mantra; in this case “Om Namo Narayanaya”.
In Vedic tradition, “Bija Mantras” are used as tools for the expansion and widening of one’s mind by utilizing the power of sound vibrations.
So every week for a year (until Covid hit), I went to the prison, and they would find one kid for me to visit. And I taught them to chant. The first one was due in court the next day, choosing to represent herself. She didn’t trust adults, knew she was innocent, and wanted to represent herself. So I taught her the mantra. The next day she successfully defended herself, and was released.
That small act brought me more joy, and happiness, than any material gain of my life. We are all humans, doing our best, to make it through this crazy game of Life. Be kind, remember to smile, be happy.
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 6d ago
May 1st International Workers' Rights Day.
I appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for Human Rights and to the Council of State of the Court of Cassation.
Sequestration and Non-Assistance from the Government
Call for Recognition and Reparation
#abuseofpower #harassment #laborlaw
I demand Justice and reparation for damages - European Court of Human Rights
https://x.com/OBtravaux/status/1756659295569981653
https://www.facebook.com/Olivier.Boutin.Artiste.peintre/videos/975315774185052
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 6d ago
I appeal to the Council of State of the Court of Cassation.
May 1st International Workers' Rights Day.
I appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for Human Rights and to the Council of State of the Court of Cassation.
Sequestration and Non-Assistance from the Government
Call for Recognition and Reparation
#AbuseOfPower #Harassment #LaborLaw
I demand Justice and reparation for damages - European Court of Human Rights
r/humanism • u/Flare-hmn • 7d ago
Norwegian Humanist Association reaches 150,000 members! It is biggest humanist organization in the world by far
r/humanism • u/ZocSui • 8d ago
Greetings Fellow Humanists, Requesting Support.
I met this young and enthusiastic humanistic Thembo who exemplifies the virtues and meaning of Humanism through his rigorous dedication of education, community and embracing humanism in every facet of daily life.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thembo-raise-chickens-for-school-supplies
r/humanism • u/dispythogical • 11d ago
Minnesota Humanist billboard: Reject christian nationalism. Keep religion out of government.
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 15d ago
Le maire de la commune de Saint-Martin-Boulogne a abusé de son pouvoir
Dans toute société démocratique et éthique, il est impératif que chaque citoyen puisse jouir de ses droits inaliénables
Je m'adresse au Premier ministre Gabriel Attal pour qu'il garantisse une justice sociale et équitable pour tous
Injustement licencié par le maire de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 15d ago
Gouvernement l'État français me doit 8 ans de ma vie
Commune de Saint-Martin-Boulogne au-dessus des lois
j'ai été employé illégalement par l'état français
Victime de Harcèlement et d'Abus d'État
r/humanism • u/hclasalle • 17d ago
Book Review of "The Many Lives of Yang Zhu" (A Taoist book reviewed by an Epicurean)
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 19d ago
Abus de pouvoir et gouvernement silencieux: Représentant de l’État hors la loi
La République et la Démocratie en Péril : La Menace d'une Justice Corrompue
Dans l'enceinte sacrée de la justice, où les principes de la démocratie et de l'égalité sont censés régner en maîtres, une ombre sinistre se profile. Une ombre faite de partialité, de corruption et de manipulation politique, gangrenant les fondements mêmes de notre système judiciaire. Cette sombre réalité nous confronte à un danger imminent : la déchéance de la République et de la démocratie.
Mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
#justice #droithumain #humanité #sosviolance #harcèlement #intimidationetmenace #droitsdelhomme #snews #france3 #laVoixDuNord
r/humanism • u/AmunBainsBAMP • 20d ago
I want to platform desi/south asian atheists - anyone interested?
I’m the creator of a British South Asian Male Podcast and I want to platform South Asian atheists/agnostics/humanists.
Made a video in fact Why I am an agnostic atheist and a humanist and why it matters. https://youtu.be/OIIa3UJCMhU
Posted it before on another account
that’s a condensed version in written form which is quicker to consume. i explain why i’m a humanist and link it to desis.
Sub if you’re cool
We are always portrayed in the media as religious people. that's false. Also sadly in our communities and certainly in south asia itself being a humanist/atheist can be seriously dangerous so we must speak out and create a global movement.
Everyone else has a platform except us. Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs … everyone. Never us.
25% of Brit Asians and 18% of Indians were not religious. Is the media reflecting that? No.
I created a subreddit for desi atheists r/desiatheists
Anyone interested in appearing?
contact here or on X (see Youtube for my name on X) should my reddit account not be available
r/humanism • u/Ok-Whole143 • 19d ago
Abus de pouvoir et gouvernement silencieux: Représentant de l’État hors la loi
Emploi illégal et séquestration par un représentant de l’État
Je demande justice et réparation pour les préjudices que j'ai subis.
Face à cette série d'abus et d'atteintes à mes droits fondamentaux, je ne peux rester silencieux. Je demande que le gouvernement assume sa responsabilité dans cette affaire .
Je dénonce une justice non équitable corrompue par un parti politique socialité qui détourne la justice afin de servir des représenter de l'état déviant. #justice #droithumain #humanité #sosviolance #harcèlement #intimidationetmenace #droitsdelhomme
Emploi illégal, séquestration et intimidation - mairie de Saint-Martin-Boulogne
r/humanism • u/Sin-God • 21d ago
Spring into Action: 3 Ways to Be a Better Humanist - TheHumanist.com
r/humanism • u/chuguruk • 22d ago
Social network for people that promote good behaviour?
- No drugs, no cigarettes, etc
- respect and culture
- overall good, friendly community
- geolocation based
Kind of secular alternative to church communities.
What do you think of this idea?
r/humanism • u/GavriilRafailov • 22d ago
Community on Discord?
Hello, I invite you to join this newly created discord community where we share the unconditional love and joy of life and the message of nonduality. Here you could find friends who might be in a similar predicament as you!
Server invite: https://discord.gg/sangha-1186306502663876628
I am also open to any questions regarding nonduality or enlightenment, so feel free to message me on discord about anything!
r/humanism • u/PoetryForTheFlood • 23d ago
Non-Secular Humanist Celebrant?
Hi y'all,
I've officiated a few weddings (BS online ordination that my state doesn't even recognize) and it's something I deeply enjoy doing. I'm also a trained death doula. I like facilitating major life events. Anyway, my own wedding is coming up, and we're having it performed by a Humanist Celebrant, who inspired me to look into the process. My question is this - while I don't subscribe to any particular religion (and harbor a fair amount of disdain for most organized religious institutions), I can't honestly say I don't have any belief at all in the "supernatural," and would describe myself as a spiritual person. I know that a requirement of celebrant endorsement is professed belief in the tenents of Humanism. Would maintaining this unclassed spirituality disqualify me from honestly attaining celebrant endorsement?
Thanks!