Some think it must have been designed by a designer God? A humanist is more likely to think it was formed by a series of natural processes over millions and billions of years and that we need to protect it so future generations can also appreciate it.
A humanist sees the Earth and its natural beauty and it inspires an appreciation for humanity’s connection with the natural world. It evokes a sense of responsibility to protect the planet – not because of divine command – but because preserving Earth’s beauty and sustaining its ecosystems contributes to human well-being, happiness, and fulfilment.
The Earth symbolises our common humanity, emphasising the importance of cooperation, compassion, reason, and stewardship. Its beauty highlights how deeply our physical and emotional well-being depends upon nurturing our environment – and each other.
The awe inspired by Earth’s natural beauty and splendor reinforces a humanist commitment to reason, science, and ethical responsibility. It calls us to pursue sustainability, social justice, and environmental protection as moral goals grounded in empathy, reason, and concern for the flourishing of human life.
What's Humanism? 