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In Good We Trust

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Mar 8, 2024 • 9min

How To Do Good

Learn about choosing ethical action projects that reflect values of inherent worth, community development, relationships, social transformation, collaboration, and reason for a positive impact. Explore guidance on balancing ethical action while promoting well-being and preventing burnout by nurturing relationships, promoting social justice, and creating an ethical energy through compassion and reason.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 11min

The Story Of Ethical Culture

Explore the founding of Ethical Culture by Felix Adler, focusing on promoting ethical living and social activism. Highlight the importance of actions, community discussions, deconstructing systems of oppression, and building connections. Emphasize ethical values like social justice and compassion, and addressing global challenges with collaboration in ethical societies.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 9min

Valentine’s Day

Exploring the commercialization of Valentine's Day from its historical roots to a multi-billion dollar industry. Discussing the importance of critical thinking, actions, and respect in relationships. Emphasizing inclusivity to celebrate love in all forms and bridge societal divides.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 9min

Heroes & Drum Majors

This podcast explores the idea of moral heroism and the importance of taking action against injustice. It reflects on the concept of heroes and drum majors, and how their flaws can inspire us to be better. It also discusses the personal conflicts and vulnerabilities that come with striving to make a positive impact on the world.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 12min

The Winter Solstice

This year of 2023, on Thursday, December 21 at exactly 10:27PM, the sun’s rays will shine on the northern hemisphere at their lowest most acute angle. Since colder air holds less humidity, the stars can seem at their brightest. So when we bundle up, wander into the cold night, and stare up at the stars, we can feel both alone and connected to everything. If you are in the Philadelphia area, come to 1906 Rittenhouse Square for our humanist Winter Solstice program at 11:00AM EST. If you are elsewhere on our planet on December 17, join our Zoom version at 2PM here: www.tiny.cc/phillyethics
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Dec 15, 2023 • 10min

The Spirit Of Giving

Reflecting on the pressure to find perfect gifts, the negative effects of consumerism, and alternative ways of giving during the holiday season
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Dec 1, 2023 • 10min

The Golden Rule

Does the Golden Rule overlook power dynamics? Acknowledging its limitations, the podcast explores alternative approaches to embrace uniqueness, empower others, and promote multiculturalism.
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Nov 18, 2023 • 9min

Deadly Sins

Do we really need to worry obsessively about deadly sins and the damnation they bring? Or should we nurture moderation and goodness in that is a part of human nature? Hugh Taft-Morales suggests that we stop flagellating ourselves and focus more on sharing the good things in life with millions of people struggling to survive.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 9min

Wonder

In this episode we explore wonder and its place in our lives. Is it something we should pursue, or should we have "loftier goals?" Experiencing wonder in nature can lead to feeling both insignificant and connected to everything. Does that help us live more fully? Maybe the best thing about wonder is when share it with others, bonding together with energy and joy.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 10min

The Fragility Of Goodness

Today's show is about the fragility of goodness. Committing to goodness often means opening your eyes and heart to the suffering of the world. It can be heartbreaking. How do we open up without being crushed or retreating into self-centeredness? Philosopher Martha Nussbaum explains how often we construct rational explanations to distance ourselves and create a “goodness without fragility.” Phillip Hallie in Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed was drawn into protective rationalization while researching Nazi atrocities. But settlement house pioneer Jane Addams dealt with this pain through action. I admire her, and try to face the pain of the world and, as consistently as I can, act to comfort and empower others. As Adler wrote, “Suffering is a passive state; the cure of suffering is action.”

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