There is no discernable purpose, plan or prescribed goal.

There is no after-life. There is no supernatural agency for justice, instruction, confirmation, validation, comfort or support.

Any irrational explanation for natural events arises from a need to reduce uncertainty, but that impedes our understanding of the human condition and diminishes our ability to deal with it.

Values are an integral part of personality. They are embedded in the needs and belief systems that give meaning and coherence to one's life, sustaining one's identity.

Humanism encourages free-thinking and enquiry that seeks to describe, understand and appreciate the universe and the diversity and complexity of life.

The acceptance that solutions to problems lie in the imagination and ingenuity of humankind.

Help for those in need. Oppose crude market forces for essential services.

Adopt societal measures which enhance the lot of humanity.

To inform all actions with care and consideration for others, promoting harmony and sustainability whilst supporting humane measures for population control.