Finding Humanism

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Finding Humanism

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Feb 17, 2023

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A different kind of faith: Navigating life as a non-believer in a highly religious society can be deeply lonely. Leo and Balm both found community and belonging in Humanism - a form of atheism which strives for a life of meaning and purpose anchored in the strength of humankind.
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Feb 17, 2023

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