The Humanist Group is an organization guided by the principles set forth in the 2002 Amsterdam Declaration of the International Humanist and Ethical Union. and the American Humanist Association's Manifesto III. We also subscribe to the Seven Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association and to views expressed in the Humanist Manifesto II, 1973.  The Amsterdam Declaration affirms "the worth, dignity and autonomy of the individual," and expresses the belief that "the solutions to the world's problems lie in human thought and action rather than divine intervention."  It further states that "humanism is undogmatic, imposing no creed upon its adherents," and expresses its opposition to the tendency of the world's major religions to "impose their world-views on all of humanity."

Members of the Humanist Group hold a variety of religious beliefs. Some hold a version of secular humanism that is atheistic, and subscribe to the tenets of the Council for Secular Humanism. Others understand themselves to be Christian humanists accepting a liberal interpretation of the theological framework provided by Christianity. Such variety is accepted as consistent with the principles that guide us all.

We invite all sharing similar views to join our group. Membership in the Unitarian Fellowship of Carbondale is not a prerequisite. We usually meet the second Wednesday of every month at 2 PM in the new Unitarian Fellowship building at 105 N. Parrish Lane.   For further information, please contact either Dave Christensen (davechris@mchsi.com or 529-2034) or Bob Camp (terrinina@aol.com, 351-0083).

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