Humanism

Herrick believes that no humanist will experience an entirely benign

and cheerful existence nor an entirely bleak or depressed one.

The tremendous advantage of humanism is that each individual holds

himself or herself accountable for his or her actions.
Humanism is a system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that
people are basically

But that life can be quite good in the absence of religion.

In all our actions depends in our ourselves if it is good or bad.

Humanism which the problem can be solved using reason instead of
religion.

What do humanists believe? Humanists believe: that we can live

good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs; that we only
have one life and we should make the best of it, creating meaning and
purpose for ourselves and making sense of the world using reason,
experience and shared human values; that we should try to live
happy and fulfilled lives and help others to do so; that the way to
achieve this is to live responsibly, thinking rationally about right and
wrong, considering the consequences of our actions and trying to do
the right thing

What is the importance of humanism? Humanism is a way to reflect on our

past, and get old ideas to form new ones.
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Our moral values

Progressive values are the values of a responsible nurturant family,

where parents are equally responsible.

Moral was based on what you think is right and good.

Our values are to do with reason, morality, social attitudes, and meaning
and purpose.

Our parents are the one who teach us good values.

Expressing or teaching a conception of right behaviour.

Values can be done with reason, morality, social studies and meaning and
purpose.

What is the importance of moral values?

Moral values help in improving behavior, instilling respect and
enhancing relationships with others

Why is it important to be honest?

Honesty is important because it creates peace of mind and promotes
relationships of trust

What are some examples of moral values?

Honesty, respect for others, loyalty, responsibility for personal
actions, generosity and kindness are all examples of moral values.

how our beliefs

There is only one life

Our belief is much more benign: death is the end.

people who share all the beliefs and values are free not to call themselves
humanists

It follows that we have no belief in an afterlife. Death is the end and

we do not survive it.

You have nothing to fear in death. Someone who no longer exists cannot
suffer, or differ in any way from one who is not born.
many people simply do not wish to attach a label to themselves.

How does your friends beliefs affect you?

They don't affect at all, because most of my friends have the same beliefs
that there is a God.
Does your beliefs ever change? Why?
No, because I never stopped believing in God.
Why does believing is really important?
Our beliefs affect our actions and influence the direction of our life
Meaning and Purpose of life

humans have the capacity to create meaning and purpose for

themselves.

important aspect of a good life is human happiness and fulfilment.

A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

Meaning and purpose are human constructs.

Happiness is something much more substantial. It is about striving after

and achieving goals and ambitions.
love because ones inner life, ones emotional life is vital: and knowledge,
because the life of the mind, learning, understanding, gives joy & fulfilment.

How can you give your own life a purpose?

By adopting goals that seem worthwhile, I can shape my life to
achieve them

What is important aspect of a good life?

It is human happiness and fulfilment.
What are the two categories of a good life?
These two categories are love and knowledge.
Morality Play

Morality play involves a direct conflict between right and wrong and
from which a moral lesson may be drawn