A not-for-profit educational organization, serving humanists in the mid Hudson Valley, New York.

MEMBERS' WRITINGS.
The commentary published on this website are the opinions of the writers themselves.  The Hudson Valley Humanist are not responsible for the content of the articles submitted by individual authors

Members are typically skeptical of traditional religious claims. However, we recognize there is diversity in our personal beliefs and that individual members, while supporting the secular nature of our group, may hold different perspectives of the nature of our existence. Membership is $40 a year.

Moderator and caller-to-action: Richard Cotter, New Paltz, NY.
Contact: hvhumanists@gmail.com
Send mail to: Hudson Valley Humanists
PO BOX 791
New Paltz, NY 12561

Friendship
HVH strives to be a group of friendly individuals.
We welcome new members, and want them to feel at home in a safe haven of fellowship.
We wish to celebrate our differences and share our unique perspectives.
Our demeanor should be good-humored, positive and constructive.

Community
HVH strives to be a contributing member of the overall community of the Hudson Valley. We seek full participation in community events. We are willing to network in cooperative endeavors with other organizations. As we promote Humanist values, we will maintain a high regard for the right of others to hold opposing views. We will participate in the arena of ideas in an honest and respectful manner.

Humanist themes
Derived from “The Affirmations of Humanism”
Our goal is to create a better world and greater happiness for all.
Our endeavors are based on these Themes:  
Arts
Ethics, Animal Rights, Social Responsibility, Peaceful Resolutions, Moral Excellence
Biosphere, Nature, Environmentalism, Population
Science, Rational Thinking, Technology, Education, Free Inquiry, Skepticism
Unity, Diversity, World Community
Tolerance
Relationships, Family, Happiness, Fulfillment, Communication, Compassion, Optimism, Love

Here a list of humanist themes we developed a few years ago:
History, Ancestors
Health Care, Right to Die, Reproductive Rights
Democracy, Social Justice, Individual Liberty
Church/State Separation, Rights of the non-religious

Links to other communities
American Humanist Association
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Capital District Humanist Society
Freedom From Religion Foundation
International Humanist and Ethical Union
Nigerian Humanist Movement
Secular Coalition of America
Secular Students
The American Atheists
The Council for Secular Humanism
The Humanist Society

Contact Us     

The HVH webpage is hosted by Humanists.net, a project of The Institute for Humanist Studies.