World Humanist Day
What is humanism?
Throughout our history, there were non-believers who felt that this life is our only life. That the universe is a natural phenomenon and that man originated from evolution.
What do humanists stand for?
We defend the following principles at all times: humanity, freedom for the individual, equality, care for the living environment, an open debate, a neutral state and a humane society.
Human dignity
Humanists strive for human dignity (humanity) for each individual. This works best in a democratic rule of law in which we can live freely and equally. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines these ideals. This is our political and moral guidance.
Individual freedom
We believe that everyone is free to shape their lives as they choose, as long as this is not at the expense of others. This means that you can think and believe freely, freely choose euthanasia, abortion or a sex change, for example. For us, individual freedom always precedes the group, culture or tradition.
Equality
We are all people. We can differ considerably, and do not have to agree with each other. But for humanists, everyone is equal and we accept everyone. No characteristic of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual preference, culture or otherwise alters that.
Open debate and neutral state
The state belongs to all of us. Therefore, the state must be neutral. It must not adhere to, favor or disadvantage life views. So everyone should shut up? No, from humanism, we advocate an open debate that everyone can participate in.
Humane society
Together, we form society. Humanists strive for a society in which everyone has a chance of a good life with meaningful work, economic prosperity, good education, attentive care, a rich cultural life and a clean and diverse living environment.
Our living environment
Humanism is about people but also pays attention to nature and animals. Man is part of nature and cannot live without the Earth. Humanism is therefore also ecological humanism.
World Humanism Day
On Tuesday, June 21, the World Humanism Day. In this week, we are organizing special nature walks around the country. During a walk through nature, you enter into a conversation with others about connection. This is done under the guidance of a humanistic spiritual caregiver*, a professional interlocutor and singer. What does being connected to you — with others, your environment and nature?Â
Check the walking agenda for where and when.
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The world would look much cleaner if everyone thinks humanistically.