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Book of the Week: Humanism, What’s That? A Book for Curious Kids

Monday November 26, 2007
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There are lots of books out there designed to explain various religions to children, but what about non-religious, non-theistic belief systems? Is there anything that can help children better understand what is believed by neighbors, friends, and relatives who don’t accept religion? There isn’t much, unfortunately, and thus many children continue to accept half-truths and myths.

 

Book of the Week: Humanism, What’s That? A Book for Curious Kids

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November 26, 2007 at 9:09 am
(1) marc says:

Thanks for reviewing this book. It has been on my Amazon wish list for some months now and I was curious to learn more.

November 26, 2007 at 11:15 am
(2) mobathome says:

Austin, while you say upfront the book has no cons, you do say in the review that the book portrays humanism as an atheistic philosophy, and that that’s a mistake. Shouldn’t this count as a con?

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