We are living in an age of reaction.
Outrage spreads faster than truth.
Division spreads faster than dialogue.
Algorithms reward anger.
Speed replaces wisdom.
Noise replaces meaning.
We are more connected than ever,
and more isolated than ever.
We scroll past suffering.
We perform compassion.
We confuse commentary with contribution.
We are forgetting how to be human with one another.
Act. Human. is a decision.
A decision to pause when provoked.
To tell the truth when it is inconvenient.
To repair when we harm.
To protect the vulnerable.
To choose dignity over dominance.
To contribute more than we criticize.
Act. Human. is not political.
It is not partisan.
It is not performative.
It is behavioral.
It is daily.
It is inconvenient.
It is necessary.
We do not wait for leaders.
We do not wait for systems.
We begin with ourselves.
Because culture changes
when enough people decide
to act human, especially when it’s hardest.
Act. Human.
Practicing these 10 acts of kindness and responsibility every day will change the world. These are our acts of rebellion. Commit to these acts and actively engage against a world that's lost its humanity.
The 10 Commitments are a part of the American Humanist Association framework. Learn more at AHA.
I will help others without expecting rewards.
I will think for myself and ask questions.
I will consider other people’s feelings and experiences.
I will care for the Earth and all living things.
I will strive to become a better person every day.
I will act as a responsible citizen of the world.
I will be humble about my abilities and those of others.
I will seek fair solutions and help resolve conflicts.
I will own my actions, even when no one is watching.
I will engage in my community and help others.