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S1E3 What is Humanism Anyway?
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What Is Humanism Anyway?
Definition (one line)
Humanism is a life stance that centers human dignity, flourishing, and freedom—guided by reason and compassion—without appealing to the supernatural. (Adapted from Humanists International’s Amsterdam Declaration and the American Humanist Association.)
Key takeaways
- Critique claims, not people. We can love people of faith and still ask hard questions.
- Morality grows from empathy, consequences, and shared agreements we refine together.
- It’s not “foreign”. Caribbean life already runs on mutual aid, dignity, and practical care.
- Reason checks the facts; compassion decides what reduces harm.
- Freedom is tied to responsibility: my choices land on other people.
- Pluralism: many ways to be good; disagreement without dehumanization.
Practice recap — One-week “Humanist Try-On”
Daily 3-step:
- Notice: Catch one moment you’d default to judgment—pause.
- Question: What are the facts? What’s the human cost? What outcome reduces harm?
- Choose: Take the smallest compassionate action that’s still honest.
Pick one micro-habit:
- Truth check: “What evidence would change my mind?”
- Consent check-in: Ask before assuming (home/work/fêtes).
- Circle-widen: One tangible care act outside your usual bubble.
Further exploration (reads & pods)
- Amsterdam Declaration (2022) — Humanists International: https://humanists.international/what-is-humanism/the-amsterdam-declaration/
- Definition of Humanism — American Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/definition-of-humanism/
- Humanist Manifesto III — American Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/manifesto3/
- What is Humanism? — Humanists UK overview: https://humanists.uk/humanism/
- Introduction to Humanism — Understanding Humanism (Humanists UK education site): https://understandinghumanism.org.uk/what-is-humanism/introduction/
- Podcast: Humanize Me (Bart Campolo) - https://humanizemepodcast.com/
- Podcast: What I Believe (Humanists UK) - https://humanists.uk/what-i-believe/
- Podcast: Humanism Now - https://www.humanise.live/our-shows/
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