HUMANISM contends that human values - religious, ethical, political and social - come from human experiences and are a product of our culture.

HUMANISM considers humans to have intelligence, creativity and power to solve social and personal problems with responsibility for actions and morals toward others.

HUMANISM questions the supernatural and relies on intelligence, science, democracy and social sympathy to search for solutions to human problems.

HUMANISM insists that human beings are a part of nature, emerging as a result of continuous evolutionary process.

HUMANISM emphasizes the oneness of the human race with the inherent capacity to establish a peaceful world.

HUMANISM distrusts the use of force -- creating fear -- which makes people ready to accept illusions for truth.

Visit these related links:

• Freedom From Religion Foundation
• American Humanist Association