Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville

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Presentations

Presentations are on the Third Sunday of the month. Our EHSAsheville events are at 2:30 PM. All-Sociey or other events may start at an earlier time.

Colloquy

1st Sunday of the month. Explore and reflect on a topic chosen by the leader to raise awareness of and share views, emotions and values.

“Why Heroes Don’t Change the World” (video TEDx Talk followed by Zoom discussion) with David LaMotte

"Why Heroes Don't Change the World” (video TEDx Talk followed by Zoom discussion) with David LaMotte

December 15, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Friends Meeting House Zoom Link

We will view the March 2024, David LaMotte 18 1/2 minute talk - "Why Heroes Don't Change the World” - given at TEDx Asheville followed by Zoom discussion with David LaMotte. David’s talk focuses on the downside of hero narratives, and how stories that we tell to...

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“The Paradox of Persuasion: Motivating Americans to Sacrifice Present Consumption for the Future” by Ty Jones

"The Paradox of Persuasion: Motivating Americans to Sacrifice Present Consumption for the Future" by Ty Jones

January 19, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Friends Meeting House Zoom Link

Ty will explore why the “Environmental Movement” mostly failed to motivate people to change their consumption behaviors. He will review some dark episodes in the nation’s history (Native American relocations, slavery’s profitability, numbing responses to today...

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What is Ethical Culture?

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Our Beliefs, Values, Mission & Purpose

Our Mission & Purpose

We endeavor to nurture the capacity and responsibility of human beings to act in their personal relationships and in the larger community to help create a better world. We are inspired by the ideal of working to create a more humane society, recognizing each person’s worth and dignity, and helping to bring out the best in them. We are a member of the American Ethical Union and an affiliate of the American Humanist Association. We join together to assist each other in developing ethical ideas and ideals, to celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s crises, and to cultivate ethical behavior in our community.

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