Who We Are
HumanistsMN is a secular community that promotes ethical living, widespread human flourishing, and a healthy planet through its commitment to science, reason, compassion, and creativity.
About Humanism
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good.
Featured Event
COMMUNITY GATHERING 100% Clean Electricity by 2040: How Do We Get There?
April 15, 2023 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This month HumanistsMN welcomes J. Drake Hamilton of Fresh Energy, as our guest speaker. Come learn about the next big steps to electrify Minnesota and how you can help! Hamilton will describe Fresh Energy’s work for laws that will grow the electric vehicles markets, EV charging, and help building owners get expanded electric panels and electric heat pumps for heating and cooling and hot water heating. Fresh Energy is also working toward green hydrogen for use by industries, including agriculture, in our state.Other upcoming events
Activism
Our members advocate for policies that reflect humanist values, including those that promote justice and a healthy planet. We protest (as necessary), communicate with political leaders and the public, and directly help people in need.
Community
Community is the core of our work and events. Whether we’re learning together, helping each other, or socializing, HMN members and friends know how to have fun while making a positive contribution to the one world we all live in.
Featured article
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Let’s Increase Access to Secular Recovery Programs
Anyone who faces the task of confronting an addiction will find barriers. These barriers can be so daunting that a person who needs help often cannot see getting beyond them — and may turn their backs on pursuing the idea any further. “What about the friends I might lose?” “Will I have to go into a treatment program?” “What will happen to my job if I need to take time off?” “What will my family, friends, or other loved ones think of me?” And of course, “Can I even do this?”
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