Humanism is a way of thinking that puts yourself at the center. It believes that we should focus on our own feelings, and the connections we have with each other, rather than just following rules and religious beliefs. Humanism encourages us to think more and find meaning in our lives on our own.

Humanism is something that can be connected to many people’s lives, including my own. Humanism tells us that it is important to pay attention to our own feelings and understanding ourselves. This connects to me because I have always felt that no matter what is going on around myself, I need to focus on wether I am happy or not and what I care about.

Adding on, humanism also encourages thinking for ourselves. It teaches us to think more and not just trust everything we hear too easily. This means asking lot’s of questions and exploring many different ideas. I relate to this because, for one thing, I do not follow any religion. So whenever anything is said, it has always been wether I thought it was right or wrong.

In summary, humanism is a way of thinking that helps people understand themselves, think for themselves, find meaning in their life, and display the importance of human dignity and the pursuit of knowledge.

Am I a humanist? by Chelsea Wang [STUDENT]