As a life stance rooted in rational thinking, modern Humanism provides a way of understanding our universe in naturalistic rather than in supernatural terms. It offers men and women, both as individuals and as members of society, a secular ethics grounded in human values. Drawing inspiration from their rationalist and freethinking heritage, Humanists reject absolute authorities and revealed wisdoms.
Humanists consider human experience to be the only source of knowledge and ethics.
Humanists believe in intellectual integrity, and do not allow custom to replace conscience. Guided by the spirit of human solidarity, Humanists are committed to tolerant pluralism and human rights. As Humanism is also a philosophy of human freedom, Humanists aim for a social order in which individual freedom and dignity, social justice, fundamental rights and the rule of civilised law are protected. Humanists continuously explore ways of extending responsible freedom and happiness in our increasingly complex world. The social ideal of Humanism is the spread of democratic values resulting in comprehensive social, political and economic democracy.