Am I a Humanist?

I believe I am a growing humanist. On the “Are you a humanist?” quiz we took in class, I tested a growing humanist. This meant to me that I haven’t fully become a humanist but I am starting to realize the importance of Humanism. I think that after learning about humanism and its importance in the world, I have changed my views on question number 4, “how do you view science?”. I now think that science is essential for progression and it has helped us in many ways. In my own life, I have tried to advocate for rights as well. For instance, when arguing with my older brother over food, I showed fairness and equality, reminding him that we should share equally, just like the how  Humanism advocate for equal rights. Humanism has impacted modern education and rights in many ways. Humanism has made education more accessible for women, allowing them to contribute significantly to scientific advancements. For example, Marie Curie discovered radioactivity, and without Humanism and the education she got, it might have taken humans more time to learn about radioactivity and its harm or usefulness to humans. Being a person that was born in a “richer” family, education for me was very important. Humanism has helped me be able to get access to education.

Q1 Reading Reflection

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Currently, I am reading 20 minutes after school everyday and an hour each day on the weekends. I currently like mystery and crime books a lot and I like reading about mysteries because i find it interesting and fun. I also like adventure and action books because the plot is almost never boring and often has a lot of action. A thoughtful reading goal for me between now and winter break is to read 1-2 books a week. Continue reading Q1 Reading Reflection