The ten Humanist Principles for a Global Rational World

 

Pupils doing some task in the school library at the Rukoki school

1. DIGNITY: Proclaim the natural dignity and inherent worth of all human beings.

2. RESPECT: Respect the life and property of others.

3. TOLERANCE: Be tolerant of others belief and life styles

4. SHARING: Share with those who are less fortunate and assist those who are in need of help.

5. NO DOMINATION: Do not dominate through lies or otherwise.

6. NO SUPERSTITION: Rely on Reason, Logic and Science to understand the universe and to solve life's problems.

7. CONSERVATION: Conserve and improve the Earths natural environment.

8. NO WAR: Resolve differences and conflicts without resorting to war or violence.

9. DEMOCRACY: Rely on political and economic democracy to organize human affairs.

10. EDUCATION: Develop ones intelligence and talents through education and effort.

Source: Rational world for Global Ethic by Rodrigue Tremblay