Plural of those who subscribe to a humanitarian philosophy. Humanitarians feel sorry for certain people, and find pleasure and a sense of significance in taking care of them. Some humanitarians use private, voluntary means to help others while other humanitarians prefer to use the State to force the general public to fund their efforts.
Humanitarians tend to view humans as innately good and kind. They want to facilitate whatever each person wants to do, no matter what it may be. They enjoy a sense of paternalism as they provide for and protect their wards. This tendency might be appropriate at times but can easily drift into a subtle form of control and dominance.
Humanitarians cannot believe that people are naturally selfish and sadistic. They tend to hold a pollyannish view of criminals and attempt to mitigate their punishment. They hate to see anyone suffer pain under any circumstances.
Humanitarians have a hard time concentrating their affection on a limited set of people, such as their family or their community. They seem emotionally restless and transient. They continually seek out new people to befriend and help without ever settling into a committed, intimate relationship with any one person or group in particular.
Utilitarians, followers of the Social Gospel, collectivists, and the political left each find their roots in humanitarianism. The origin of humanitarianism is likely to be found in a certain reading of the Bible and understanding of Christianity that emphasizes unilateral forgiveness, charity, and the brotherhood of all humans. Such a view tends not to be balanced by a clear understanding of human depravity, and the fact that Eden will not be restored on the Earth until Jesus returns and creates a new Earth with spiritually regenerated people.
Humanitarians tend to view humans as innately good and kind. They want to facilitate whatever each person wants to do, no matter what it may be. They enjoy a sense of paternalism as they provide for and protect their wards. This tendency might be appropriate at times but can easily drift into a subtle form of control and dominance.
Humanitarians cannot believe that people are naturally selfish and sadistic. They tend to hold a pollyannish view of criminals and attempt to mitigate their punishment. They hate to see anyone suffer pain under any circumstances.
Humanitarians have a hard time concentrating their affection on a limited set of people, such as their family or their community. They seem emotionally restless and transient. They continually seek out new people to befriend and help without ever settling into a committed, intimate relationship with any one person or group in particular.
Utilitarians, followers of the Social Gospel, collectivists, and the political left each find their roots in humanitarianism. The origin of humanitarianism is likely to be found in a certain reading of the Bible and understanding of Christianity that emphasizes unilateral forgiveness, charity, and the brotherhood of all humans. Such a view tends not to be balanced by a clear understanding of human depravity, and the fact that Eden will not be restored on the Earth until Jesus returns and creates a new Earth with spiritually regenerated people.
"Someone is at the door asking for money to help the poor."
"Oh, it's one of those humanitarians who is trying to save the world, one person at a time."
Months later...."It is the IRS knocking without a warrant. They are threatening to seize our home because we underpaid our taxes by 22 cents. They need the money for their government give-away programs run by some humanitarian who prefers to steal other people's money rather than donate the money himself."
"Oh, it's one of those humanitarians who is trying to save the world, one person at a time."
Months later...."It is the IRS knocking without a warrant. They are threatening to seize our home because we underpaid our taxes by 22 cents. They need the money for their government give-away programs run by some humanitarian who prefers to steal other people's money rather than donate the money himself."
by Tex in Tex June 19, 2008
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(verb)when you are in a pool naked with a loved one and you go under the water and spread there butt cheeks and suck their butt hole enough to bring oxygen into your own mouth.
Guy:hey wanna do a human snorkel
girl:whats that?
guy:ill spread your ass cheeks under water and wheeze your butt hole which will provide me with stank ass oxygen.
girl:sure...OOOhh OH!
girl:whats that?
guy:ill spread your ass cheeks under water and wheeze your butt hole which will provide me with stank ass oxygen.
girl:sure...OOOhh OH!
by poo on my chest June 7, 2009
Get the human snorkel mug.Hope in humanity is a beautiful thing and can create peace. Sadly it disapeared years ago. and is only used in when exadurating.
by justatrash May 6, 2016
Get the hope in humanity mug.Also known as an Hu. 1 Human Unit is the average amount of space taken by a single human, usually a 1 to 1.5 foot column around a person who is standing still. Many people like to take up several Hus, especially those who think they are exempt from the 'get the hell out of my personal space' rule.
Human units are used in places like movie theaters, where individuals are only given a certain amount of space, as well as in determining 'maximum occupancy' for any particular public place.
Human units are used in places like movie theaters, where individuals are only given a certain amount of space, as well as in determining 'maximum occupancy' for any particular public place.
"This bed is made for 2 adults. If you don't want to sleep on the couch, you will learn to take up fewer human units."
- A Wife to her Husband
- A Wife to her Husband
by Myxomorph June 20, 2009
Get the Human Unit mug.A hilarious way to refer to a cadaver during any stage of decomposition. Especially funny when in the medical training environment due to its unprofessional and disrespectful connotation. Phrase commonly screamed or yelled, especially when drunk but does not exclude sober mention.
Phrase more commonly used to describe humans that are still alive but on the absolute brink of death, humans that live dangerously, humans that are beyond drunk, humans suffering from spine injuries, humans that are "too cool for school", humans that wear Ed Hardy and/or Affliction clothing, humans that over-tan as to resemble a burnt human corpse, humans that are also called "douche-bags", 90% of New Jersey, humans that are of Asian descent, humans that are oblivious to their surroundings, further increasing their chances of becoming a human corpse, humans that are bad drivers, humans that follow and do not lead, humans that are vomiting, humans that are immobile due to drug use, and humans that self-pity.
Phrase more commonly used to describe humans that are still alive but on the absolute brink of death, humans that live dangerously, humans that are beyond drunk, humans suffering from spine injuries, humans that are "too cool for school", humans that wear Ed Hardy and/or Affliction clothing, humans that over-tan as to resemble a burnt human corpse, humans that are also called "douche-bags", 90% of New Jersey, humans that are of Asian descent, humans that are oblivious to their surroundings, further increasing their chances of becoming a human corpse, humans that are bad drivers, humans that follow and do not lead, humans that are vomiting, humans that are immobile due to drug use, and humans that self-pity.
Murph was moving the cadaver into the freezer when someone screamed, "human corpse!" into the megaphone.
by Skeleton Fishhook December 1, 2010
Get the human corpse mug.WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR DUMB ASS THINKING LOOKING UP YOUR OWN SPECIES?! WHAT THE FUCK IS MY DUMBASS THINKING EXPLAINING IT TO YOU?! You should know what your own
species is and if you don't go back to your dad's ballsack and ask one of your fellow brother or sister sperm. C:
species is and if you don't go back to your dad's ballsack and ask one of your fellow brother or sister sperm. C:
Your dumb ass: "Hey mom what's a human?"
Your mom: "HAVE I TAUGHT YOU NOTHING YOU DUMB FUCK" *kills herself*
Your mom: "HAVE I TAUGHT YOU NOTHING YOU DUMB FUCK" *kills herself*
by Meeper12 January 1, 2017
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