Values

Do we share the same values? We are proud secular humanists! Not sure what that is? If you agree to all of the following values, you're one of us! If not, please seek out one of the other many local social groups.

This values list is non-negotiable and is something that we firmly believe is conducive to a more inclusive, happier, utopian future for humankind.

• Fundamental Human Rights and Dignity

  • Respect for Human Dignity: Recognizing the inherent worth of every person beyond equal rights and non-discrimination.
  • Equal Rights: Supporting equal rights regardless of race, gender, or sexuality.
  • Non-Discrimination: Rejecting discrimination in all forms.

• Personal Freedom and Comprehensive Autonomy

  • Freedom of Expression: Ensuring every individual has the right to express themselves without censorship.
  • Freedom to Love: Allowing people to love and marry whomever they choose, with bodily autonomy respected.
  • Religious Freedom: Respecting freedom of (and from) religion and affirming that morality can exist without religious dictates.

• Governance, Civic Engagement, and Rule of Law

  • Democratic Governance & Transparency: Promoting active, participatory democracy with accountable and transparent institutions.
  • Separation of Church and State: Supporting the clear separation between religious institutions and government.
  • Secular Public Policy: Ensuring government and public policy remain free from religious influence, guided by reason and evidence.
  • Equality Before the Law: Affirming that no group is above the law.
  • Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation to hold institutions accountable and shape communities.
  • Anti-Authoritarianism: Rejecting authoritarianism and political narcissism.

• Scientific and Rational Inquiry

  • Science & Critical Thinking: Valuing science and critical thinking over superstition and conspiracy.
  • Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Guiding decisions with reason and evidence.
  • Intellectual Humility: Prizing intellectual humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
  • Diverse Learning: Emphasizing learning from diverse perspectives and experiences.

• Social Justice, Community, and Ethics

  • Social Justice: Championing social justice and reducing inequality.
  • Compassion: Considering compassion a strength, not a weakness.
  • Community: Cherishing community without dogma.
  • Cooperation: Preferring cooperation over domination.
  • Critical Progress: Promoting progress through questioning authority rather than blind obedience.
  • Ethical Living: Pursuing ethical living without fear of divine punishment or reward.

• Environmental Stewardship and Future Responsibility

  • Environmental Protection: Protecting and respecting the environment.
  • Climate Action: Recognizing that climate change is real and urgent.
  • Future Responsibility: Embracing responsibility toward future generations.
  • Ecological Humility: Acknowledging that humans are part of nature, not above it.

• Personal and Collective Growth

  • Lifelong Learning & Education: Emphasizing continuous personal growth and education as essential for societal progress.
  • Human Flourishing & Well-Being: Focusing on maximizing quality of life and nurturing the full potential of every individual.
  • Effective Altruism: Committing to evidence-based charitable efforts that strive to do the most good.