"Do you think this flexible, value-driven form of identity provides enough of a foundation for humanism to progress as a movement? Or do you still feel that something more concrete is needed to strengthen its collective identity?"

Humanists value each other, and we agree that if we do not help each other nobody else will. We do not believe in the existence of the supernatural or this supreme god to come and rescue us. Do we need anything more?

One of the most essential aspects of humanism is the reliance on humanity itself to address the challenges we face. The understanding that we must look out for one another, without expecting help from a supernatural force, forms a solid foundation for humanist ethics.

It fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort to create a better world through human agency alone. In a sense, that might be all that’s needed. Humanists believe in the capacity of reason, empathy, and collaboration to solve problems and improve lives.

The absence of belief in a higher power doesn't mean the absence of a moral or communal foundation it simply shifts that responsibility to us. Humanism emphasizes that it’s up to humanity to define our values, solve our issues, and create meaning in life.

This shared responsibility for each other and for the world might be enough to drive progress and maintain a strong collective identity without needing anything more concrete.​