Who are humanists?
Humanists identify with or advocate the philosophical and ethical stance of humanism – including:
- Science / scientific method and critical thinking as reliable ways to understand the world
- Empathy and compassion – not dogma or tradition
- Logic and reason – not superstition
- Secular ethics for human well-being
- Human rights and social justice for all
A humanist is someone who believes in making the most of this life – as they believe it’s the only one they have. Believing you can be ‘Good without God’ and treating others as they would like to be treated – with love and respect and promoting co-operation towards a better future for all.
Looking at the world with scientific enquiry, critical thinking, logic and evidence – not supernatural belief and dogma. Acknowledging that the evidence shows the Universe is a natural phenomenon and man originated by evolution.