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 20, 2008
The Humanitarian Bastards condemn their victims and accuse them of killing their own people.
Syria had its share of the 'Humanitarian Bastards' filling the stages at UNSC and all other stands condemning the Syrian people for fighting back al-Qaeda terrorists.
Syria had its share of the 'Humanitarian Bastards' filling the stages at UNSC and all other stands condemning the Syrian people for fighting back al-Qaeda terrorists.
by ArabiSouri January 26, 2017
someone that joins and/or becomes fan of all types of "causes" on Facebook and is always posting on his/her wall something about helping the poor and suffering. However in real life this person does not live up to this at all.
Guy: "hey did you see Kendra's FB page, she's joined like a 100 causes and is always reminding us to don't forget about the suffering and to stay green.
Guy2 : She's sucha Facebook Humanitarian; last night my father saw her running away in her hummer after dumping her old tv down the street.
Guy2 : She's sucha Facebook Humanitarian; last night my father saw her running away in her hummer after dumping her old tv down the street.
by Kakashi-Senpai March 5, 2010
Humanitarian sex is to engage in sexual activity with an individual you have no attraction to in order to assist in their emotional well-being and enhancement of self esteem. Humanitarian sex is never performed whilst wearing beer goggles. It is an act of pure selflessness for the greater good of humanity.
Having humanitarian sex with an extremely large woman so that she feels good about herself and her body.
by Quintin In Zurich January 6, 2008
A person who performs excessive acts of selflessness and volunteerism in order to fulfill and demonstrate their love for the human race.
by Lufia Lee July 11, 2008
A form of dating in which a guy goes on a date with a girl whom he is not really interested in, but only does so because he knows it will make the girl happy. Through her happiness, he derives his own happiness, thriving on the goodwill he creates among women in the dating scene.
Humanitarian dating allows otherwise less attractive and/or overweight girls a chance to date a guy that may normally be out of her league, giving her a sense of hope and confidence. Though the guy knows he can find better women, he genuinely feels it's important to help out less fortunate girls around him, and he also recognizes the goodwill he develops may work to his advantage later in life, whatever it may be.
Reversing the roles, a nice-looking girl dating an ugly, fat guy in most cases is NOT humanitarian dating because most of the time the only reason a hot chick will date a fugly guy is if the fugly guy has money.
It's usually not a good idea to talk about humanitarian dating when on a date.
Humanitarian dating allows otherwise less attractive and/or overweight girls a chance to date a guy that may normally be out of her league, giving her a sense of hope and confidence. Though the guy knows he can find better women, he genuinely feels it's important to help out less fortunate girls around him, and he also recognizes the goodwill he develops may work to his advantage later in life, whatever it may be.
Reversing the roles, a nice-looking girl dating an ugly, fat guy in most cases is NOT humanitarian dating because most of the time the only reason a hot chick will date a fugly guy is if the fugly guy has money.
It's usually not a good idea to talk about humanitarian dating when on a date.
Ned: Hey, Jim... what are you doing dating the beluga whale over there?
Jim: Relax, man. It's just humanitarian dating. I heard from her friend she was interested in me, and I felt kind of bad no one's asked her out before. I got tens lined up for me this weekend and I've been blessed to have my share of the spoils, so I'm just doing some charity work tonight.
Jim: Relax, man. It's just humanitarian dating. I heard from her friend she was interested in me, and I felt kind of bad no one's asked her out before. I got tens lined up for me this weekend and I've been blessed to have my share of the spoils, so I'm just doing some charity work tonight.
by JAXA August 2, 2013
Operation COITERS was to be the State Department's Official foray into a series of successive Humanitarian Sex campaigns, aimed a bringing the joys of copulation to even the most ugly and charmless people the world over. However several setbacks, including budgetary constraints and extremely shallow Federal Agents, permanently grounded the project.
by Johnny Pseudonym February 1, 2008