RULES – IF YOU WANT THEM!
These are the laws of Humanism for those who want laws. Different systems can
create different rules.
It is important to encourage the development of flexible humanist societies in
every area. However, it should not be necessary to be an official member of any
Humanist body to be an Humanist.
For societies that want to base themselves on this book, all members must agree
that this book is at least a fairly good interpretation of the truth that
Atheism is love. They can hold that it has the right to be the standard work and
the textbook from which all teaching is done. Whoever accepts the basics and no
more will be admitted as long as they are open to let their reason see that what
we teach is correct.
This book, The Gospel According to Atheism, is not to be altered or added to,
except by the author. Without this book we are nothing for it is the voice of
simple and undefiled wisdom and is enough to refute all religion and similar
nonsense with their convincing books that are full of clever lies and
half-truths and which offer evidence while ignoring the stronger evidence that
says the opposite so we need to depend on for it alone with its
straightforwardness can be our fortress against the cannons of the deceivers.
Nobody shall add to this book or subtract anything from it for the building of
Humanism needs a rock to repose upon making it impregnable.
We will throw fortnightly parties which are centred on learning from this book
to spread the word and to which outsiders will be invited. Every Humanist must
be there except for a good reason for we need to reflect and meet one another to
build up and maintain our self-esteem through mutual support and advice. We
cannot have a Society and a revolution without regular meetings. One idea is for
the Humanists to choose a house to meet in and invite the Tutor of Humanism to
visit the house on a Sunday every fortnight and lead a meeting and celebration
then. Interested neighbours and friends should be welcomed and encouraged to
come.
Nobody can be expelled - ever; except when it happens that they renounce the
teaching when they disfellowship themselves. These must be won back by being
listened to and by friendliness and kindness. A Tutor will be available in every
area and will visit anybody who is in danger of being won back to religion. One
of the conditions of membership is agreeing to avail of their assistance.
All have a vital part to play and all are equal. Leaders are necessary but they
must serve and not be served or to tell anybody what to believe.
