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Humanism encompasses atheists and agnostics, but it is an active philosophy far greater than these passive responses to one particular idea. with an approach to life based on humanity and reason, Humanists recognise that moral values are properly founded on human nature and experience alone.
We value the truth, and consider facts as well as feelings in reaching judgements. Humanists reject the idea of any supernatural agency intervening to help or hinder us. Evidence shows that we have only one life, and humanists grasp the opportunity to live it to the full.
Humanists retain faith in the idea that people can and will continue to solve problems, and that quality of life can be improved and made more equitable. Humanists are positive, gaining inspiration from a rich natural world, our lives and culture. Humanist thought found particular expression during the renaissance and the enlightenment, and in the scientific, social and political revolutions of the modern age.
Many people are tacit Humanists, reaching similar conclusions without meeting like-minded people or reading particular texts, because these ideas are founded on knowledge, not beliefs.
Humanists think that this world and this life are all we have. We should try to live full and happy lives ourselves and, as part of this, make it easier for other people to do the same. All situations and people deserve to be judged on their merits by standards of reason and humanity. Individuality and social co-operation are equally important.
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