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The Amsterdam Declaration

Started by Tank, October 15, 2021, 04:40:07 PM

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Tank

The Amsterdam Declaration

The fundamentals of modern Humanism are as follows:

Humanism is ethical. It affirms the worth, dignity and autonomy of the individual and the right of every human being to the greatest possible freedom compatible with the rights of others. Humanists have a duty of care to all of humanity including future generations. Humanists believe that morality is an intrinsic part of human nature based on understanding and a concern for others, needing no external sanction.
       
Humanism is rational. It seeks to use science creatively, not destructively. Humanists believe that the solutions to the world's problems lie in human thought and action rather than divine intervention. Humanism advocates the application of the methods of science and free inquiry to the problems of human welfare. But Humanists also believe that the application of science and technology must be tempered by human values. Science gives us the means but human values must propose the ends.
       
Humanism supports democracy and human rights. Humanism aims at the fullest possible development of every human being. It holds that democracy and human development are matters of right. The principles of democracy and human rights can be applied to many human relationships and are not restricted to methods of government.
       
Humanism insists that personal liberty must be combined with social responsibility. Humanism ventures to build a world on the idea of the free person responsible to society, and recognises our dependence on and responsibility for the natural world. Humanism is undogmatic, imposing no creed upon its adherents. It is thus committed to education free from indoctrination.
       
Humanism is a response to the widespread demand for an alternative to dogmatic religion. The world's major religions claim to be based on revelations fixed for all time, and many seek to impose their world-views on all of humanity. Humanism recognises that reliable knowledge of the world and ourselves arises through a continuing process of observation, evaluation and revision.
       
Humanism values artistic creativity and imagination and recognises the transforming power of art. Humanism affirms the importance of literature, music, and the visual and performing arts for personal development and fulfilment.
       
Humanism is a lifestance aiming at the maximum possible fulfilment through the cultivation of ethical and creative living and offers an ethical and rational means of addressing the challenges of our times. Humanism can be a way of life for everyone everywhere.

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

billy rubin

interesting that thrre was no mention of caring for nature, as the necessary habitat for human beings to thrive, either for aesthetics or in self interest.

its there only indirectly.

the dutch live in one of the most unnatural habitats on earth--reclaimed land and highest agricultural use of chemicals per acreuse of any country. i wonder if that is related.


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MarcusA

Manifestos are not a part of humanism in any shape or form.
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MarcusA

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Quote from: billy rubin on October 15, 2021, 06:52:18 PMinteresting that thrre was no mention of caring for nature, as the necessary habitat for human beings to thrive, either for aesthetics or in self interest.

its there only indirectly.

the dutch live in one of the most unnatural habitats on earth--reclaimed land and highest agricultural use of chemicals per acreuse of any country. i wonder if that is related.

Of course, humanists are friendly with the idea of beauty in nature, it's only natural. As for self-interest, whatever serves humanity.
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MarcusA

Humanism in no way endorses dogma.
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MarcusA

The humanist serves humanity, not God.
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