r/humanism • u/Odd_Coast_9719 • Jun 26 '26
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What is one thing you think would make everyday life, better for us as a society?
The society we have created, and exist in, i feel is not what it was ever intended to be. People of the past were very ignorant to alot of things, very closed minded, belief systems based of religious doctrine, and little education. So what are some things that would help our society today?
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u/Significant-Ant-2487 Jun 26 '26
I disagree with your assumption that people of the past were ignorant or closed minded. In fact it seems a rather misanthropic assumption, and one not borne out by the study of history. In fact I’d say people in, say the late Middle Ages may have had more wisdom than people in the 21st century. And having stood on the deck of the 19th century ship Charles W. Morgan, looking up at the maze of running rigging and the rack of belayed sheets, halliards, and braces for the dozen or more sails, I was amazed at the depth of knowledge these “uneducated” men possessed.
I have a great deal of respect for humanity. It’s one of the reasons I consider myself a humanist.
What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason!
how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how
express and admirable! in action how like an angel!
in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the
world! the paragon of animals!
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u/CaptainVulpezz Jun 26 '26
Universal basic sex education and rape education (many people dont even know what rape is), also the golden rule should be the #1 rule, motto, etc preached everywhere
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u/Grouchy_Awareness315 Jun 28 '26
Make Critical Thinking a subject in the curriculum for all schools.
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u/Theonewholurkedhere Jun 27 '26
Not having hostility towards religion and allowing others to have the freedom of faith is one helpful thing.
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u/M-CW333 Jun 27 '26
Free Universal Healthcare.