The decision on whether or not to terminate a pregnancy has existed for as long as the realization that it was possible.  What came with it was generations-long explorations of biological and moral imperatives, gender roles, personal responsibilities, religious beliefs, and much more.  In America, issues surrounding the choice of ending a pregnancy crystallized in the […]

James Coley, an EHST member, philosopher, and radio host of "Ethics Matters," will speak to us about the concepts of Humanism through the lens of the Humanist Manifesto III.  What are its key points?  This is a must for anyone who is a Humanist, or is curious about what Humanism is.  You may view the historic first […]

Local author Martin Terrell will discuss his new book, a memoir, "Without A Compass."  Here is what Amazon.com says about the book and its author:  Without A Compass follows a young man born into a situation where the odds are against him. After the death of his mother he constantly struggles to escape his stepfather and […]

In this TED talk from RSA Animate, bestselling author Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways it has shaped human development and society. Author and social thinker Jeremy Rifkin asks, "Can we reach biosphere consciousness and global empathy in time to avert planetary collapse?" We will watch this short (10.39 minutes) […]

Randy Best, Leader of the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, will speak on the fragility of American Democracy.  American Democracy, with three independent branches, was designed to withstand all threats, domestic and foreign.  Is American Democracy robust enough to withstand the challenges that it faces today?  Will it be able to be faithful to its principles?  What […]