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Our Mission Statement
Humanists of Hemet and San Jacinto (HHSJ) Mission Statement
The Mission of the Humanists of Hemet and San Jacinto is to facilitate the advancement of humanist thought and action in Hemet/San Jacinto, throughout the Inland Empire and the surrounding areas, by interconnecting groups of humanists, atheists, agnostics and non-religious.
We will work for equal participation in government and societal life through building strategic partnerships with other humanist and freethought organizations and with our religious neighbors to advance the greater good of humanity.
Humanists of Hemet and San Jacinto exists to promote Humanism, a rational philosophy informed by science, guided by reason, inspired by nature and art, and motivated by compassion.
We affirm the dignity of each human being and support the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility. We advocate the extension of participatory democracy and the expansion of the open society, standing for human rights and social justice.
Free of supernaturalism, Humanism recognizes human beings as a part of nature, and holds that values – be they religious, ethical, social, or political – have their source in human experience and culture. Humanism thus derives the goals of life from human need and interest rather than from theological or ideological abstractions, and asserts that humanity must take responsibility for its own destiny.
Hemet and San Jacinto Humanists advocate…
- Altruism. I will help the community.
- Caring for the world around us. I will help take care of the Earth.
- Critical Thinking. I will question everything I’m not sure about.
- Empathy. I will stop to think about how others feel.
- Ethical Development. I will try to be truthful, kind, and fair.
- Global Awareness. I will be a good neighbor to the people who share the Earth with me and do what I can to make the world a better place for everyone.
- Human Rights. I will stand up for everyone’s right to be themselves and to find their own happiness.
- Peace and Social Justice. I will help people solve their problems and handle disagreements without fighting.
- Responsibility. I will tell the truth, help others, keep my promises, obey the law, and be a good citizen. This will give me a better life.
- Service and Participation. I will help my community in ways that let me get to know those who need my help.
Hemet and San Jacinto Humanists promote…
- Seeking knowledge from science, guidance from reason, inspiration from nature and art, and motivation from compassion.
- Theology-free activism to improve conditions for our planet and its inhabitants.
- Doing good for its own sake, without expectation for reward or punishment after death.
- Separation of government and religion.
- Free-thinking and free speech.
Hemet and San Jacinto Humanists take action…
- Sunday Science: Presentations by local scientists
- Sunday Brunch and Discussion Group: Focused discussion on topics of interest to Humanists
- Scholarships to local area high school seniors
- Informative and provocative speakers
- Panel discussions
- Art programs
- Social events
- Community service
- Cooperation with local service organizations
- Annual Darwin Day program
