“Being a humanist is a fulfillment of my ambition to make a difference in the Philippines and beyond. Being a woman makes it unique because I have better ammunition based on my background and life experiences.”– Marissa Langseth Women have made significant contributions to the development of humanist thought and activities, though their roles are […]
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There is no god. Dog is better
When I say, there is NO god. Dog is better. I am serious..and realistic.. Not to offend the religious. Telling the truth is not an insult. Refuting your argument with a fact is not criticism. Oh well, I do not care. Your opinion does not matter to me. I do not get advice from people […]
Read MoreThe downfall of some activists
Those who were terminated from HAPI found themselves in the dumpster, It rhymes with those who were ousted for stealing. Those who sided with him are also gone, better luck next time. I am the one who won’t beg for your presence. Only one survived, but her group that was newly minted did not take […]
Read More“Mag-ingat” kay Ms M, says the terminated scammer
Indeed, because I will not condone theft, dishonesty and scamming in HAPI. Never did, never now and never will. If you are no longer with HAPI, either you did that or you sided with the wrong people. It is so sad that some people are blinded with greed when they see my money. and I […]
Read MoreI am the Master in my household
Alternative course of action, I have learned. “Failure is not an option,” is too much arrogance. Like me, or not, I do not care. For I found who I really am. I am a humanist through and through. Never to bow down to any master, much less, imaginary beings like your gods and demons. In […]
Read MoreFilAm magazine page 3, made me very HAPI
The new October edition of FilAm magazine is now out, and available. It is FREE of charge and you can pick up a copy in Philippine Embassy and any pinoy stores in NY/NJ, USA. This is an update of my interview in 2012, what has happened and why I have become happy and HAPI.. Another […]
Read MoreHow to increase self-confidence and self-esteem
In the USA, a person can self -promote oneself or blow one’s horn, especially when you are negotiating for a job or asking for a salary increase. It is never seen as something negative, unless, you act like Trump who has malignant narcissism. A healthy self esteem is necessary when you become a leader. Who […]
Read MoreMy inspirations, et al. : Character and reputation
All of them inspired me, however, the person who has the biggest impact in my advocacy, died before I could meet him. He is Christopher Hitchens : “God is not great” changed me.. It opened my eyes, as to how religion poisoned everything good and made me militant. Modesty aside, my coming out, […]
Read MoreInterview by Canadian Atheist
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Marissa Torres Langseth is the Founder and Chairwoman Emeritus of HAPI – Humanist Alliance Philippines, International. Here we talk about HAPI, secular women, and more. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What triggered the original formation of PATAS and then HAPI? Marissa Torres Langseth: I do not need fame nor fortune. I created PATAS […]
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