The universe is evolved and motivated by unchanging natural laws. Reason and the Scientific Method are the most trustworthy routes to knowledge. Knowledge is a tool to be applied with compassion and empathy for humanitarian purposes. Democracy is humanism applied to government. Civil rights must be guaranteed for all segments of society and for unpopular as well as majo rity opinions.
Humanity is an interlocking community with enormous potential for both good and evil.
We are stewards of a world that belongs to all of life. A healthy future for humanity and the rest of nature depends on friendly coop eration among all peoples and nations. Humanism is a process of continuing inquiry . It evolves as we develop new ideas and re-examine the old ideas in light of new experience. I. Introduction to the Family of Humanists.