Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change 64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics
“Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.” - Wil Jeudy
In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism.
Topics we cover
- Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement
- Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone
- Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism
- Building coalitions across secular and religious communities
- Turning community into political influence without burnout
Resources & further reading
- Follow Wil on Instagram: @wil_jay3
- Secular Houston – Coordinating local secular groups to amplify political impact: secularhouston.org
- Houston Oasis – A welcoming, community-focused secular gathering with talks and music: houstonoasis.org
- Secular Coalition for America – Coalition advocating for secular public policy at the federal level: secular.org
- Secular Texas PAC Announcement – State-level PAC supporting candidates who defend church–state separation
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