Here is the complete, consolidated list of 15 Key Words for your Humanism assessment. I have formatted them clearly so you can easily copy them into a worksheet or display them on your board.
The Humanist Vocabulary List
The Context (The "When" and "Who")
Census: The official count of the population that shows the story of how religious and non-religious groups are changing over time.
Atheist: A person who does not believe in a God or any higher power.
Humanist: A non-religious person who lives an ethical life based on reason and empathy.
The Tools (How they understand the world)
Reason: Using logic and critical thinking to make decisions rather than following religious rules.
Evidence: Facts or information that prove a story is true. Humanists look for this before they believe something.
Science: The study of the natural world. It provides the "when" and "how" of the universe's history.
Evolution: The scientific process of how life developed over billions of years.
Curiosity: The drive to ask questions and seek new knowledge about our world.
The Motivations (The "Why" they do good)
Empathy: The "moral compass" of imagining how another person feels.
Compassion: The feeling of caring that leads to helping others who are in need.
The Golden Rule: The value of "Treating others as you would want to be treated."
Agency: The belief that humans have the power to fix problems ourselves without waiting for divine help.
The Impact (The "Legacy" they leave)
Human Rights: The basic freedoms that belong to every human being to ensure the world is fair.
Stewardship: The responsibility to look after our planet because it is the only one we have.
Legacy: The "story" of your life that remains in the memories of others after you are gone | Chalk