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Humanism is a broad category of active ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appeal to universal human qualities—particularly rationalism. Humanism is a component of a variety of more specific philosophical systems, and is also incorporated into some religious schools of thought.

Humanism entails a commitment to the search for truth and morality through human means in support of human interests. In focusing on the capacity for self-determination, humanism rejects transcendental justifications, such as a dependence on faith, the supernatural, or divinely revealed texts. Humanists endorse universal morality based on the commonality of human nature, suggesting that solutions to our social and cultural problems cannot be parochial.

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Humanism can be used in some ways to fulfill or supplement the role of religions in some people's lives, and therefore qualifies as a stance on religion. It is entirely compatible with naturalism (and therefore atheism), but doesn't strictly require either of these, and is compatible with some religions.

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@furrygirl I suspect she said that in a simpler time, before feminism became so fragmented. Gloria also says that feminism is humanism.
reptilegrrl (Priscilla) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:35:32 -0000
@furrygirl I suspect she said that in a simpler time, before feminism became so fragmented. Gloria also says that feminism is humanism.
Campaña buses http://www.humanism.org.uk/bus-campaign
sofichouza (sofichouza) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:03:06 -0000
Campaña buses http://www.humanism.org.uk/bus-campaign
Inhumane Humanism – Atheist Propaganda Thinly Disguised, part 2: This is part two of an excellent cross-post fr.. http://bit.ly/6TskN7
echurchwebsites (Christian Blogger) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:52:40 -0000
Inhumane Humanism – Atheist Propaganda Thinly Disguised, part 2: This is part two of an excellent cross-post fr.. http://bit.ly/6TskN7
..of a true humanism toward which we must strive if our culture is to become truly ethical". Albert Schweitzer
ethicalgov (Ethical Governance) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:33:50 -0000
..of a true humanism toward which we must strive if our culture is to become truly ethical". Albert Schweitzer
@frankbarbie well, I mean... you said "free thought" which is pretty much the cornerstone of my Secular Humanism :-P
blunted215 (Super Wave Osborne) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:13:41 -0000
@frankbarbie well, I mean... you said "free thought" which is pretty much the cornerstone of my Secular Humanism :-P
a wrote a new blog post: Joss Whedon on Humanism http://bit.ly/7XJqzi
preampcc (phuket tho15ngsom) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:53:42 -0000
a wrote a new blog post: Joss Whedon on Humanism http://bit.ly/7XJqzi

 
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