Vers une civilisation humaniste

par Rodrigue TREMBLAY

Les élèves étudient le texte suivant :

THE TEN PRINCIPLES FOR A RATIONAL WORLD

as taught at the Kasese Humanist Primary School

in western Uganda

1. DIGNITY: Proclaim the natural dignity and inherent worth of all human beings.

2. RESPECT: Respect the life and property of others.

3. TOLERANCE: Be tolerant of others belief and life styles

4. SHARING: Share with those who are less fortunate and assist those who are in need of help.

5. NO DOMINATION: Do not dominate through lies or otherwise.

6. NO SUPERSTITION: Rely on Reason, Logic and Science to understand the universe and to solve life’s problems.

7. CONSERVATION: Conserve and improve the Earths natural environment.

8. NO WAR: Resolve differences and conflicts without resorting to war or violence.

9. DEMOCRACY: Rely on political and economic democracy to organize human affairs.

10. EDUCATION: Develop one’s intelligence and talents through education and effort.

Source... Rational world for Global Ethic by Rodrigue Tremblay

Visit the Kasese United Humanist association web site.

(Photo of the Pupils at Kasese Humanist Primary School)