Morals

[close] NOBLEBRIGHT "Noblebright fantasy has at least one important character with noble, idealistic motives who does the right thing out of principle. The character is flawed, but his or her actions are generally defined by honesty, integrity, sacrifice, love, and kindness. The story upholds the goodness of the character; the character’s good qualities are not held up as naiveté, cluelessness, or stupidity, but rather shown to be worthwhile. Good characters can make a difference. Noblebright characters can learn and grow. They can deliberately choose to be kind when tempted to be unkind, they can choose generosity when it hurts, and they can influence their world and other characters for the better. In a noblebright story, even villains are not without hope; their stories may have a redemptive ending, or they may have some kind of conversion experience (religious or not). It’s not guaranteed, of course, but in a noblebright story, it’s a possibility. Noblebright fantasy is not utopian fiction. The world of a noblebright story is not perfect, and indeed can sometimes be quite dark. Actions have consequences, and even good characters can make terrible mistakes. But a noblebright story is generally hopeful in tone, even if there are plenty of bad, grim, dark things going on in the world." *found on noblebright.org*

[close] A group for individuals interested in reading Egoist philosophy and literature. You don't need to be an Egoist, but you must have a genuine interest in Egoism and be courteous in your dealings with Egoist and non-Egoist members of this group alike.

[close] Our book club reads fictional stories that challenge social mores. Our first theme is to "time travel" through a different decade each month, discussing how characters face the challenges of being different in their world. With dark secrets, ethical dilemmas and human frailty, the books chosen will surely generate lively discussions. Like ·