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That Old Time Secularism
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A thenewhumanism.org piece (authored by the founder of Society of Epicurus) on the Epicurean philosophical tradition…Continue
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Got Kicked out of Arabia for being too fine, now he's got a global modeling career
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Meet the Man Who Got Deported From Saudi Arabia For Being "Too Handsome"…Continue
New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
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Men Deemed ‘Too Handsome’ Deported from Saudi Arabia for Fear They Would Be Irresistible to Women
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"There are currently two Gardens of Epicurus: one in Chicago and one in New Jersey. Please visit if you're in the vecinity!"
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That Old Time Secularism
A thenewhumanism.org piece (authored by the founder of Society of Epicurus) on the Epicurean philosophical traditionhttp://thenewhumanism.org/authors/hiram-crespo/articles/that-old-time-secularismSee More
Hiram commented on Richard Haynes's group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
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The above piece was written for thenewhumanism.org, an affiliate of Harvard Univ., on the revival of the Epicurean philosophical tradition. I'm sharing it…"
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That Old Time Secularism
Dear Friends: my piece on Epicureanism is live at thenewhumanism.org webpage. This is a publication tied to the humanist chaplaincy and humanist organizations at Harvard University and I'm hoping it will increase the visibility of Epicureanism among mainstream humanists as a viable alternative and as a practice. Please comment on it and please share!…See More
michele ricketts replied to Hiram's discussion Got Kicked out of Arabia for being too fine, now he's got a global modeling career
"The word they wont use is sexy so they call it "too hansome". How messed up is that? Maybe it refers to a western type of sexiness that the guy has picked up on and hence his modelling career after deported. It is not a middle-eastern sexy…"
Greg replied to Hiram's discussion Got Kicked out of Arabia for being too fine, now he's got a global modeling career
"Hilarious.
So many questions...
How does one pose for those photos with a straight face?
What does this say about the individuals(s) who made the determination he was too handsome?"
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Got Kicked out of Arabia for being too fine, now he's got a global modeling career
Meet the Man Who Got Deported From Saudi Arabia For Being "Too Handsome"http://www.policymic.com/articles/37697/meet-the-man-who-got-deported-from-saudi-arabia-for-being-too-handsomeSee More
Steph S. replied to Hiram's discussion New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
"Wonderful news"
Ruth Anthony-Gardner replied to Hiram's discussion New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
"Don't say "never". Should we survive Climate Destabilization, civilization will have plenty of time to grow in wisdom."
Pat replied to Hiram's discussion New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
"Can we convince him to run for Congress in the US? "
Napoleon Bonaparte replied to Hiram's discussion New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
"New Zealand has gay marriage but Australia still doesn't have it. The prime minister Julia Gillard supports this on the basis that Australian legislation protects both marital and non-marital relationships in the same way in the event of…"
Sentient Biped replied to Hiram's discussion New Zealand Approves Gay Marriage! + Great Funny Marriage Speech
"Nice to see it.
I can't get over the changes. When I was young, LGBT people were almost universally reviled. It was harder than I can describe.
The next generation will be less tortured by demonization. At least now there are…"
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That Old Time Secularism
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 6:50pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Dear Friends: my piece on Epicureanism is live at thenewhumanism.org webpage. This is a publication tied to the humanist chaplaincy and humanist organizations at Harvard University and I'm hoping it will increase the visibility of Epicureanism among mainstream humanists as a viable alternative and as a practice. Please comment on it and please share!…
Continue The movie "Kumare"
Posted on April 6, 2013 at 9:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I watched this movie last night and must say, it's a very inspiring atheist spirituality movies that ultimately teaches the philosophical / Epicurean virtue of autarchy / self reliance
The Untold History of Gay Marriage and Two-Spirits
Posted on March 27, 2013 at 6:46pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The following piece was originally written for the NEIU Independent.
The film Two Spirits is a sad but empowering film about a hate crime committed against Freddie Martinez, a Two-Spirited transgendered Navajo youth in Colorado. 16-year-old Freddie was brutally killed by being repeatedly hit in the head with a large rock. Unlike the Matthew Shepherd case in Oct. of 1998, the Freddy Martinez case got little media…
Continue AUTISM AWARENESS DAY MESSAGE
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:52pm 7 Comments 3 Likes
TODAY IS AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
I HAPPEN TO LOVE A CHILD WITH AUTISM
MY NIECE IS A NORMAL CHILD
EXCEPT THAT HER BRAIN IS CONFIGURED DIFFERENTLY
AUTISTIC PEOPLE OFTEN…
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- At 12:04pm on May 30, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Greetings, Hiram! I'd like to invite you to a group where we talk about anything on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D
- At 12:53pm on October 21, 2010,
Ian Mason said… - Good luck and a pleasant weekend.
- At 2:34am on October 21, 2010, Ian Mason said…
- Hi Hiram and welcome to Socialist Atheists. Any luck with the job situation yet?
- At 7:23pm on October 4, 2009,
Sentient Biped said… - Hiram,
Welcome to the Gay Atheist's discussion group. Please feel free to start discussions, leave comments on existing ones, and comment on the comment wall.
To be notified of new discussions or comments, click on "follow".
To see previous discussions, click on "View All"
We're trying to increase the 3 of displayed discussions, consolidate the gay groups, and keep the group timely. The Social Networking platform is a bit slow to get us there, but I hope that we eventually get there.
Once again, welcome!
- At 3:07pm on September 12, 2009,
Dallas the Phallus said… - Hiram, welcome to Atheist Nexus. Be sure to check out the GROUPS page to find like-minded people.
I've started nine groups here, so please join any you think you might be interested in. We’d love to have your contributions.
HERCULANEUM: A PLACE FOR MEN is a group where men can discuss and explore the ideas, goals, demands, ethics, sexuality, and nature of manhood and masculinity. It is a place where we are free to be ourselves, and discuss the issues most important to our identities as men.
FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO: American history, politics, and culture: A non-partisan look at our past and how it influences our lives today.
THE KNIFE & FORK is a group for anyone who has a strong interest or mild curiosity in food, cooking, eating, drinking, and nutrition.
HUMANE ATHEISTS is a group for people who are interested in trying to live a humane life by understanding the issues surrounding animal welfare.
CONSUMER ETHICS was created to help us understand how our purchasing power can help or harm the world around us.
LINGUAPHILES & SESQUIPEDALIANS is a group for people who love languages, words, and grammar.
ARS POETICA is a group for those who love poetry, anyone who is just curious, and everyone in between.
LOVERS OF SHAKESPEARE is a group for fans of the Bard. Topics are open to just about anything Shakespeare.
ODDITORIUM is a group dedicated to the all that which is bizarre and unusual in the world.
- At 1:10pm on September 12, 2009,
Stephen Goldin said… - I haven't read that, but Octavia was a wonderful lady and we all miss her. Hopefully our group can help you navigate all the wonderfully strange experiences science fiction and fantasy have to offer.
- At 12:38pm on September 12, 2009, Stephen Goldin said…
- Welcome to the SFF group. Hope you have a lot of fun here.
- At 8:11am on September 12, 2009,
Nate said… - Welcome to A|N, Hiram. There are groups here for atheist buddhists, philosophy, naturalism and pantheism-naturalistic spirituality.
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