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| 1. I like to make up my own mind about "the big questions" in life. I try to base my world view on reason rather than faith or authority. | |||
| 2. I enjoy educating myself on all things human, including the arts, philosophy, history, science, and everything that enhances human life and broadens horizons. | |||
| 3. I think science provides the best tools for learning about the world and the place for humans in it. | |||
| 4. While I believe that science still has much to discover about the world, I find the evidence for gods, spirits, an afterlife, or a supernatural realm basically unpersuasive. | |||
| 5. I strongly support the right of all people to believe what they choose to believe and only ask that they extend that same freedom to me. | |||
| 6. I oppose discriminating against people on the basis of race, sex, religion, or nationality. | |||
| 7. I support separation of church and state as essential to a democratic society which guarantees both freedom of AND freedom from religion. | |||
| 8. I look on moral codes as established by humans and subject to change. The basic test of a moral code is whether it helps or hinders humans desires for a free, just, and decent society. | |||
| 9. I want to preserve and protect the earth for the generations to follow. It's up to people to do this and we can't rely on natural or supernatural forces to guarantee the welfare of the human species. | |||
| 10. I am optimistic that if people take responsibility for themselves and for humanity, we can make progress toward a better world for everyone. |
Score 10 for each Yes, 5 for each Maybe, and 0 for each No.
If you scored 70 or better, you share many of the convictions of secular humanists today.
If you would like to meet secular
humanists or learn about how humanism offers a viable alternative to
religious, political, and ideological dogmas, please contact the Central
Virginia Secular Humanists at
CVSH
PO BOX 6501
Charlottesville , VA 22906-6501
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us .