Humanism: The 10 Most Asked Questions Plus 75 More Short Q's and A's

by John Sias

Overview

The number of humanists in America is high and growing rapidly. One in five of us fits the humanist definition. Many of the world's most accomplished people are humanists.

Thousands of people have questions about humanism but are unwilling to wade through an extensive volume. However, they might want to quickly scan 75 short questions to see if the subject really holds any interest for them.

Among the points this little book emphasizes is that humanism is not a religion, just a way of thinking. And that a person does not have to believe in a supernatural being to be a good person and lead a good life.

For busy inquisitive people, this is a quick introduction to humanism

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151415187
Publisher:	John Sias
Publication date:	05/02/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	29 KB

About the Author

John Sias is the author of seven books, among them 100 Questions That Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism which has sold 35,000 copies. A former writer for the Boston office of the Associated Press, he was CEO of the Nashua, NH Chamber of Commerce and later served as president of the New England Assn. of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

A founder of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Nashua, Sias was its first president and first Big Brother. He adopted his Little Brother when Chris was 25, but first had to successfully argue for a change in a state law to do so. He and his wife have been foster parents to two boys.

The Greater Nashua United Way named Sias its Volunteer of the Year in 1997. He was the founder in 2005 and first president of the NH Prostate Cancer Coalition. The NH Charitable Foundation presented him its Humanitarian award in 2008, and also in that year, the Nashua Chamber of Commerce awarded him its “Citizen of the Year.” A graduate of Colgate University and Boston University, he is the father of two daughters and his adopted son. He has twice been a guest on the TODAY show.