Humanism

A NONTHEISTIC PHILOSOPHY WHICH

Affirms the inherent dignity and worth of every human being

Encourages the use of science, reason and free inquiry

Promotes ethical principles and social compassion

to enhance the quality of life

HGP is a chapter of the American Humanist Association. We are a secular group for those who seek improvement in this life by:

• applying reason, science, and free inquiry to solving human problems

• advocating freedom, happiness, and progress for all humanity

• using the democratic process to seek justice and fairness in all societies

• supporting moral principles that have been validated by consequences

• accepting kinship with the natural world

• holding humans responsible for human destiny

• seeking natural rather than supernatural explanations

HGP is a friendly organization where people who share these values can learn, explore, help, and play together.

Additional information about Humanism:

• American Humanist Association

• Institute for Humanist Studies

• Other Humanist organizations

• Google definitions

• Yahoo groups

Press reports about HGP:

• Portland Tribune (Aug'07)

• Portland Alliance (May'06)