This month, member Jay Rogers takes the mic to explore humanist philosophy. “We talk a lot about what humanism is,” says Jay. “But too often it gets defined through the scope of atheism, or as a counterweight to religion. We rarely discuss the broader effects of humanism in practice, or the motivation to practice it as a philosophy.”
Jay will explain how humanism has positively affected his life and how his practice of humanism has positively affected others.
Raised in Indiana, the son of an evangelical minister and a schoolteacher/librarian, Jay was on track to follow his father to the pulpit. Then he read the Bible and became an atheist. He now identifies primarily as a Humanist. Jay is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, father, husband and friend to anyone who wants to be. Jay values kindness and curiosity as the highest virtues in life.
Discussion meetings in February
Saturday, February 14: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE
“What’s On Your Mind?”-- A free-wheeling, open and respectful discussion. It's a great way to meet fellow humanists and discuss issues of the day.
Saturday, February 21: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE
Topical Discussion: "What Can We Do to Make Albuquerque Better?” -- Topics are suggested and voted on by members.
Discussion meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.
Membership
Benefits of Membership
The opportunity to meet and socialize with other freethinking individuals.
Attendance at group meetings with the opportunity to hear challenging and informative speakers discuss a broad range of timely issues.
Be part of a progressive secular network taking action on important issues of the day.
Access to a wide selection of Humanist literature and publications.
Becoming a Member
Membership dues are $25 per year ($40 for couples), $5.00 per year for student memberships (18 and under).
Humanism is a nontheistic worldview with ethical values informed by scientific knowledge and driven by a desire to meet the needs of people in the here and now. At the foundation of those values is an affirmation of the dignity of every human being.
FEBRUARY 2026: PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Peter Dickinson
Hello Humanists!
When I see the horrific and terrifying events occurring in our country and around the world— the lawless and violent behavior of the ICE secret police and other law enforcement agencies; the flagrantly illegal and self-serving actions of the President and his minions; the unchecked greed and self-enrichment of corporate executives and board members; genocides in Gaza and Africa; invasions in Ukraine and Venezuela and elsewhere; climate-change-driven drought, floods, and other disasters— I struggle to maintain a sense of optimism for the future of the human race.
On the other hand, when I see the response of the millions of American citizens who are resisting ICE assaults on their immigrant neighbors, and the millions around the world who are calling for an end to the Israeli government’s war on Palestinians, and even the EU standing up to protect the privacy of their citizens from corporate overreach, I find hope that will get through this current crisis, and in that we have made a little more progress toward a world in which everyone can thrive.
I am glad to have a group like you all a round me, who represent all those people resisting the oppression and greed that is harming so many. Living up to the values of humanism is not easy. Being part of a community that embodies those values makes it possible.
