Stephen T-B

Hello Eudaimonist. I don’t think Humanists pressure their members into conformity. I think it possible that some Humanists - some - accept conformity, and perhaps even desire something to which they are able to conform.

Eudaimonist

I don't think that is their motivation. They aren't looking for people to tell them what to believe or value. They already know what they value, and they now want friendships with people who hold similar values.

Perhaps some nontheists are naturally "loners" (no offense intended), and don't wish to socialize in person with people of like beliefs or values. Loners would probably find little of interest to them in a humanist group.

Some people are relatively social, however, and they crave close friendships with people of similar beliefs and values. They are just as individualistic (in that they believe according to their best judgment, not to take on faith to fit in to the group), however they find special enjoyment of socializing with people who they can agree with on most issues.

Internet Infidels may provide this kind of friendship, in its online form.

Marduk

I was never a big fan of humans, I like dogs better. I'm a Doganist.

Krieger

I agree with the Manifesto, but I am not a member of their organization (the AHA).

I am a <a href="http://www.planetary.org/" target="_blank">Planetary Society</a> member though. One of our organization's main founders was Carl Sagan.