The ethics of a Secular Humanist

As a sentient human I share existence with all things in the universe, and I wish to live my life in a responsible, rational, and ethical manner. Some fellow humans maintain ideas of supernatural causes and effects of various types, and others maintain naturalistic ideas, without attempting to go beyond the observable and the rational. To all, I offer a non-denominational prescription for a better “shared existence” for all concerned. My goals in this life are: To bring understanding, where there is hatred; To bring healing, where there is injury; To supply knowledge, where there is doubt; To bring hope, where there is despair; To bring a smile, where there is sadness; To be loving, forgiving, compassionate, and generous; And above all, To leave the world a slightly better place than I found it. (With apologies to the authors of the St. Francis Prayer from which I gained inspiration, and subtracted reference to the supernatural. May we continue to do so.)