Humanists

GUUF Humanists Discussion Group

The GUUF Humanist Discussion Group meets to explore a wide range of topics through a humanist lens, fostering reason, compassion, and critical thinking.

Recent Discussion: Exploring Humanity Through Science

Our most recent meeting was held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Founders Room. We took a fascinating tour through five current scientific discoveries—each offering a unique perspective on what it means to be human. Together, we examined themes touching on health, the search for life beyond Earth, ethics, and our shared future.

Topics included:

  • Groundbreaking Blood Protein Discovery – A new understanding of how haemoglobin functions, challenging previous assumptions and opening new avenues for treating respiratory illness. This inspired a reflection on the limits of human knowledge and the ethical implications of biological intervention.
  • NASA’s Latest Mars Findings: Signs of Past Life – New data suggesting ancient microbial life on Mars, reshaping our sense of human uniqueness and our responsibility toward life elsewhere.
  • International Grants Expanding Global Humanism – Initiatives promoting reason, compassion, and education worldwide, emphasizing the universal values of humanism and the importance of global cooperation.
  • Space Missions Shaping Our Future – Projects like NASA’s SPHEREx and the European Space Agency’s Space Rider, embody human curiosity and cooperation while inviting discussion about the ethics of sustainable space exploration.
  • Breakthrough Cure for Huntington’s Disease – A promising new drug raising questions about equitable access to medical progress and the humanist approach to alleviating suffering.

Next Discussion

Join us for our next discussion on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Founders Room.
All are welcome—feel free to read ahead, bring your curiosity, and share your thoughts or a favorite related article or video.

Questions or topic ideas? Reach out to Ward Hammond, group convener.
Email: ward.hammond@gmail.com
Phone: 864‑325‑0277