Could somebody explain the ideas behind Humanism?

Question: Could somebody explain the ideas behind Humanism!?
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I believe that humanism is a societal concept!. When more than two people get together we start looking for ways to define what is right and what is wrong!. We come up with a universal understanding of these "rights and wrongs" based on the moralities of others!. We look to these others to affirm our own existence and to dignify our existence in whatever society that we live in!. People in two different societies may have different moral values and each would be humanized in a different way!. I believe that the REAL societal potential of ALL of us humans will come about when the values and morals of all are universal!. Unlikely!? Yes!. Impossible!? No!. Great question btw, made me think!

Edit: I have to say to Happy Hiram that I do not believe the concept of humanism, in itself, to be bogus!. Even if there are some that do not want to be in our society, there are some of us who are always going to WANT those others in our society!. It helps to broaden and define our own "humanism"!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Ok there is quite a bit to cover, but i'll do my best!.

First of all Humanists believe that people are born good!. They believe that people should be studied 'whole' and not study individual parts i!.e!. physical symptoms or behaviour (this idea is called holism)!.

Humanism believes in free-will, the idea that we can make conscious choices!. This also means that we are fully responsible for our actions!.

Humanists believe a person needs to recieve unconditional positive regard (unconditional love) in order for them to grow into a fully functioning person (happy person)!.

Another big thing is client-centered therapy!. The idea that therapy should concentrate in allowing the person to elaborate freely on subjects in an unstructured interview way!. i!.e!. letting a person just talk about what they want to talk and not keep asking specific questions!. The therapist can also sympathise with the person aswell!.

Essentially Humanism is about being positive towards people in order to make them happy!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Humanism!. The idea that human beings do what they need to do to survive!. That morality is about helping the human race to thrive!. That archaic rigid belief system were necessary at one time in man's growth and development, but are not an atrophied limb that needs amputating!.

That is the bogus message of Humanism!.Www@QuestionHome@Com