Talk:Life stance

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Contents 1 History of term 2 Just religion 3 What is the word for equal valuation? 4 Example lifestances

[edit] History of term

Does anyone know the history of the term? How wide-spread the usage is? Does it appear much outside of Humanist discussion? Is it used in any nation's laws relating to freedom of belief? A Geek Tragedy 13:41, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

It appears to me that it originated relatively recently, but the date is unclear. I initially thought it might have been originated with the 1996 document specified as a reference. However, it appears that it was in use at IHEU at least as early as 1993.[1] It does not appear to be used much yet outside Humanist circles. It seems to be fairly widely used among Humanists. I haven't seen any signs that the term appears explicitly in laws; this may be partially because the term is relatively new. -Rhwentworth 19:43, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

As to how widespread the term is used (or not used) should be mentioned in the article. Alan Liefting 22:12, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

I have just done exactly this, though I have no new information to add about where/when the term originated. If anybody digs up more information, a separate "history of the term" section might be in order. WonderClown 13:09, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Just religion

Life stance is religion. Some people don't want others to think of their views as religious, so they term them life stance... it's BS. They figure that everyone who is "religious" is a moron or are being duped while they impose their views as proven right.--71.192.88.79 08:37, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

I disagree with this point. If you've read the article, it mentions several different religions(e.g. Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism). Also, with a few clicks on wiki, we have Christian humanism, secular humanism, humanistic Buddhism, and probably more. With this many opposing view points on religion within the "life stance" category, why do you say "life stance" is religion? and who is imposing their views? who is proven right? If you further read about Humanism, it actually has no basis on religion at all. "Humanism is a broad category of ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appeal to universal human qualities — particularly rationality."--Pete Iriarte (talk) 03:26, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] What is the word for equal valuation?

Does anybody know the word for holding that all life stances have the same value? Mikael Häggström (talk) 11:58, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Example lifestances

I think we need a good example life stance, which anybody may refer to as an example. Wafflesim is the best one I know, but if you know any better, feel free to change it. Mikael Häggström (talk) 15:27, 24 April 2008 (UTC)