Do you still feel that something more concrete is needed to strengthen its collective identity?

As I see it, humanism itself is a form of collective identity. While it doesn’t rely on rigid dogma or a fixed moral code, humanism unites people around a shared commitment to certain core values.

These values include the belief in human dignity, empathy, rational inquiry, and secularism. Even though there’s room for individual interpretation and flexibility, these principles serve as a common thread that binds humanists together.

The collective identity of humanism is built not on adherence to strict rules but on a shared worldview that prioritizes human welfare, ethical responsibility, and evidence-based thinking. In this way, humanism offers an identity based on openness, inclusivity, and the pursuit of human flourishing, which distinguishes it from more dogmatic systems.

For many, this identity is attractive precisely because it allows for diversity of thought while still promoting a collective goal of improving human life and well-being. It’s a community based on shared values, even if there isn’t a single set of prescriptive rules.