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Equal Time For Freethought
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Show 708: Naturalistic Support
Memory III There are now legitimate therapies which can dampen memories that are traumatic or debilitating; but not all therapies are equal. There are some that are completely ineffective, others that are effective, and some which produce effective results, but not for the reasons its…
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Show 707: Naturalistic Support
Metawareness, Proanthropy, and History Metawareness, a key idea in Naturalistic Humanism, is a reason-based understanding of ourselves and others derived from recognizing that behavior is completely the result of everything leading up to that behavior. The same is true for entire societies....
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Show 706: Naturalistic Support
Memory II What psychologists and neuroscientists have learned about memory in recent decades is truly astonishing. Our memories are not fixed recordings of our experiences. Every time we recall an event we knit together fragments of our memory in a manner that affirms whatever story we believe to...
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Show 704: Naturalistic Support
Truth II Our honesty, or lack of it, is a key aspect of how we interact as parents to our children, as adult children to our parents, and as neighbors, lovers, spouses, friends, siblings, extended family members, employees, and employers. Is honesty always desirable? Are there ever circumstances...
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Show 703: Naturalistic Support
Truth Our honesty, or lack of it, is a key aspect of how we interact as parents to our children, as adult children to our parents, and as neighbors, lovers, spouses, friends, siblings, extended family members, employees, and employers. Is honesty always desirable? Are there ever circumstances…
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Show 702: Naturalistic Support
Proanthropy III When humans receive the developmental and life support they require, they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative, caring, and wanting to participate, and contribute. In Naturalistic Humanism this idea is called proanthropy. There is substantial evidence for the...
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Show 701: Naturalistic Support
Proanthropy II When humans receive the developmental and life support they require, they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative, caring, and wanting to participate, and contribute. In Naturalistic Humanism this idea is called proanthropy. There is substantial evidence for the…
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Show 700: Naturalistic Support
Proanthropy When humans receive the developmental and life support they require, they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative, caring, and wanting to participate, and contribute. In Naturalistic Humanism this idea is called proanthropy. There is substantial evidence for the proanthropic...
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Show 699: Naturalistic Support
Metawareness III When our understanding of the world is based on evidence and reason it is obvious that the way each moment unfolds is the inexorable result of all that precedes it. In Naturalistic Humanism this idea is called metawareness. Applied to humans, the implications of metawareness are...
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Show 693: Naturalistic Support
Should we Listen to our Elders II There are some things we can learn from our elders and some things that we cannot. Join us to explore how to connect with seniors in ways that are satisfying and rewarding. Listen to show #89 below!
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Show 692: Naturalistic Support
Should we Listen to our Elders There are some things we can learn from our elders and some things that we cannot. Join us to explore how to connect with seniors in ways that are satisfying and rewarding. Listen to show #88 below!
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Show 691: Naturalistic Support
Heroism and Virtue Celebrating those who have acted heroically may seem logical, but identifying some people as heroes raises issues that are often overlooked. Listen to show #87 below!
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Show 690: Naturalistic Support
The Challenge of Identity II Our personal identity can be based on a wide range of characteristics including race, ethnicity, religion, skin color, sexuality, gender, neighborhood, and beliefs. There is also a transcendent, universal, human identity which all of us share. The way we balance our...
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Show 689: Naturalistic Support
The Challenge of Identity Our personal identity can be based on a wide range of characteristics including race, ethnicity, religion, skin color, sexuality, gender, neighborhood, and beliefs. There is also a transcendent, universal, human identity which all of us share. The way we balance our…
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Show 688: Naturalistic Support
Harmonizing with Nature II We continue our consideration of humanity’s role in the destruction and, hopefully, the preservation of life. We frequently regard humankind as being in perpetual conflict with nature. And while no other animals have transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are also...
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Show 687: Naturalistic Support
Harmonizing with Nature In recognition of Earth Day, we consider humanity’s role in the destruction and, hopefully, the preservation of life. We frequently regard humankind as being in perpetual conflict with nature. And while no other animals have transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are...
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Show 686: Naturalistic Support
Reimagining God II It is entirely possible to be a Naturalistic Humanist and to believe in God, but it does involve giving our concept of God an update. Throughout human history, as societies changed, people have adjusted their understanding of God. But the God that most westerners worship...
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Show 685: Naturalistic Support
Reimagining God It is entirely possible to be a Naturalistic Humanist and to believe in God, but it does involve giving our concept of God an update. Throughout human history, as societies changed, people have adjusted their understanding of God. But the God that most westerners worship…
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Show 684: Naturalistic Support
Free Will & Sin In just a few days millions of Christians all over the world will celebrate the most important holy days of the Christian liturgical year – Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The paschal triduum celebrates the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ....
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Show 683: Naturalistic Support
Forvgiveness and Freedom; Pt 2 The most powerful impact of letting go of our anger, resentment, and indignation, is the way it frees us from having to carry around feelings that are toxic. But forgiving isn’t easy, and it can be especially difficult to forgive ourselves. Join Elaine, Arnell, and...
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Show 682: Naturalistic Support
Forgiveness and Freedom; Pt. 1 The most powerful impact of letting go of our anger, resentment, and indignation, is the way it frees us from having to carry around feelings that are toxic. But forgiving isn’t easy, and it can be especially difficult to forgive ourselves. Join Elaine, Arnell, and...
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Show 681: Naturalistic Support
Volunteering and Acts of Kindness We can easily overlook the many acts of kindness happening all around us, but compassion is fundamental to our human experience. Acts of kindness are psychologically and physically beneficial to those acting kindly as well as to the recipien Listen to show #77...
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Show 680: Naturalistic Support
Change That Will Last There are many faith-based leaders and followers who are inspired by texts, teachings, and traditions, from their respective faiths to support a progressive agenda. These include Jim Wallis, founder of the progressive nonprofit organization, Sojourners and Rev Dr. William...
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Show 679: Naturalistic Support
Becoming Something New Becoming the widely diverse, multi-cultural society we aspire to be has never before attempted on such a scale. It requires all of us to learn new ways of thinking and behaving. And in such a dynamic and ever-changing environment even the best intentioned among us may...
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Show 677: Naturalistic Support
Working on our Relationships II Intimacy is an indispensable human need, but the path to maintaining healthy intimate relationships is illusive. With plenty of time before Valentine’s Day, join Elaine, Arnell, and our Naturalistic Support community as we consider how a Naturalistic Support…
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Show 676: Naturalistic Support
Working on our Relationships Intimacy is an indispensable human need, but the path to maintaining healthy intimate relationships is illusive. With plenty of time before Valentine’s Day, join Elaine, Arnell, and our Naturalistic Support community as we consider how a Naturalistic Support approach...
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