WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Defining humanism believes that, in the absence of an afterlife and any discernible purpose to the universe, human beings can act to give their own lives meaning by seeking happiness in this life and helping others to do the same.

Detailed explanation-2: -They normalize humanism, allowing humanists to celebrate the important moments in their lives in their own way; They help to spread the humanist message, because often people attending the ceremony never heard about humanism before; They are a virtuous and sustainable source of income for humanist organizations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humanism is not: Individualism/egoism: humanists believe we should be free to decide how we choose to live; however an excessive individualism or egoism that was overtly self-interested and ignored the consequences of our actions on others would not be compatible with humanism.