Humanistspeople

Humanistspeople is a term that has appeared in some discourses to describe a self-identified community of individuals who embrace humanist ethics and philosophy. It is not widely used in scholarly literature and may be encountered as a neologism or colloquial label.

In usage, humanistspeople generally denotes people who prioritize human welfare, reason, and secular ethics over supernatural authority. The term draws on the broader tradition of humanism, which emphasizes human dignity, scientific inquiry, and democratic participation. As a label, it may include atheists, agnostics, secular moralists, educators, scientists, and activists who advocate for civil liberties and social justice.

Beliefs and values commonly associated with humanistspeople include the value of human agency, reliance on evidence and critical thinking, compassion, and an ethics oriented toward the well-being of all people. They typically support the separation of church and state, education based on inquiry and evidence, and the protection of human rights worldwide.

Practices and activities may involve community building, charitable service, public education, dialogue and debate, and participation in secular or humanist organizations. Members may engage in volunteering, science literacy initiatives, and ethics advisory roles in schools or institutions.

Organizations and alignment: While there is no single global body called the "humanistspeople," related groups—secular humanist associations, freethought networks, and philosophical societies—often serve as gathering points for people described by this term.

Criticism and limitations: Some critics argue that the term can be too broad or ambiguous, while supporters emphasize its usefulness for describing a shared ethical outlook across diverse backgrounds. See also secular humanism, humanist manifesto, freethought, and human rights.