The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

Ethical Culture, also called Ethical Humanism, is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. In Ethical Culture, the ultimate questions are not about the existence of gods or an afterlife, but rather, “How can we create meaningfulness in this life?” and “How should we treat each other in order to create a humane and just world?

From founder Felix Adler to today, Ethical Humanists have launched and participated in many programs that help create a more just society. Here is a brief look at some of our early social justice initiatives and at some of the many activities the Long Island Society has been involved with:
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Our Members
At the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island it is the members and the countless activities that they undertake in the expression of our values—some large and some small— that make up who we are and what we stand for. Hear from some of our members about current and past activities.

Our History
The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island (EHSLI) began in 1950 as an offshoot of the New York Ethical Culture Society. After gathering in temporary spaces, members pooled resources to build our Garden City facility, which opened in 1959.

Our foundations lie in the work of Dr. Felix Adler, the German-American philosopher who established the Ethical Culture movement in New York City in 1876. Adler proposed a non-theistic approach to uniting humanity through shared ethical values. His career focused on creating meaningful lives and fostering better human relationships through his writings and lectures.

Today's Ethical Humanist movement unites people from diverse backgrounds committed to improving our world through ethical action. EHSLI operates as one of 22 societies within the American Ethical Union, and maintains affiliation with the American Humanist Association.