At the core of Humanism is the value system. This is what makes us who we are as Humanists.
These are the metrics by which we measure our individual and collective progress.
The engine of our goals — reason these goals exist.
Reason we do anything.
The pathway to maximal wellbeing.
Form
This is one of the most essential pillars of Humanism.
What is Form?
Form is the physical / sensory manifestation of Humanist values in the real-world.
As a humanist, you are the human Form — the humanoid manifestation of humanism.
Your Form is the things you say and do — that reflect Humanist ideals.
It’s how you dress, how you look, your habits, the way you think, the nature of your relationships…
Your photos and videos, your writing.
Form is anything about yourself that you can sense, that’s indicative of you being Humanist.
Values are the foundation of everything, Form is Values made real.
The goal of Humanism is to achieve perfect Form.
As a Humanist, you grow towards this perfect Form everyday, and you also stay in Form.
Perfect Form is what makes you godly in Humanism.
Now let’s look at the core values that lead to you achieving perfect Form as a Humanist.
Power
Power in Humanism doesn’t mean controlling others against their will.
It means: ability. Innate capacity.
Your biological ability to make things happen in the world.
Developing your powers elevates the godly Humanist Form within you.
What powers do you have as a Humanist? You have
- Physical Power
- Cognitive Power
- Social Power
- Emotional Power
- Spiritual Power
You don’t just develop these powers — you exercise them.
Exercising them to sharpen them.
Exercising them in service of the Humanist Mission.
Making a positive impact on the world — positive here meaning, elevating the flourishing of all sentient entities.
Connection
Connection can mean multiple things.
The shared connection between you and other Humanists. Other humans.
The link between you and other entities in the global Humanist Network.
With yourself. With nature. With the Mission.
Growth
Growing towards the ideal Humanist Form.
And bringing about growth in others — nurturing.
There are several other incredible values in Humanism that connect us with our ultimate Mission everyday.
The ones here are the core, the most crucial to embody, they encompass everything.