Becoming More Fully Human: Religious Humanism as a Way of Life

by William R. Murry

"Becoming More Fully Human" presents Humanism as a way of life rather than a philosophical bent.

Genres: Spirituality

207 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

William R. Murry became a Unitarian Universalist minister in 1977, first serving the congregation in Bloomington, Indiana. He began a 14-year tenure at the River Road Unitarian-Universalist Church in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1980. In 1994 Murry was tapped to become President and Academic Dean of Meadville-Lombard Theological Seminary. Murry is credited with saving the school fiscally and reviving it's reputation for providing a world-class pastoral education. Retiring in 2003, Murry travels and writes, teaches, and sermonizes on Religious Humanism.

Reviews

[BookSweetie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easily a three and a half star.

Overall concept of the book and credentials of the author are stellar.

Strongest, most interesting and valuable chapters appear in the first quarter of the book. In particular, please note the explanation of religious humanism versus secular humanism.

Clear, straightforward language throughout.

[Doc Kinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nicely positive book listing out what Humanist values are and how they can be implemented and what they can mean on a daily level. There are times when the book can get too deeply philisophical, but it was good enough that I had two screenfulls of notes and highlights.

Recommended.

[David Killian · Rating 5 out of 5]

just got it... love it!