INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND HUMAN VALUES INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

... Statement "The mission of ISHV is to test knowledge by science and reason and to develop ethical values without religious foundations We are committed to the enhancement of human values and scientific inquiry. This combines both compassion and reason in realizing ethical wisdom. It focuses on the principles of personal integrity: individual freedom and responsibility. It includes a commitment to social justice, planetary ethics, and developing shared values for the human family. 6.   Society should provide wherever feasible the right to education and health care, safety and protection, and the satisfaction of the basis needs.  It is apparent that everyone in the US. and other countries of the world face a moral crisis. In a rapidly changing global community there are conflicting religious, ideological and nationalist value systems. Neo-humanists affirm we need to discover values and principles, which can be shared by all sectors of humankind. These need to transcend the ancient dogmas and ideologies of the past. We reiterate the ethical obligation of all members of the planetary community to transcend the arbitrary political boundaries of the past and help create new transnational institutions that are democratic in governance and will respect and defend human rights. Heretofore the great battles for emancipation, liberty, and equality were on the scale of nation-states. Today the campaign for equal rights and for a better life for everyone knows no boundaries. This is a common goal for the people of the world, worthy of our highest aspirations. Given the emergence of electronic media and the Internet, people can communicate across frontiers and barriers. Thus we are all citizens of a planetary village, where new ideas and values can spread instantaneously. If we set our minds to it, there is no reason why we cannot achieve these glorious ideals. We should resolve to work together to realize an ancient dream of the solidarity of human beings. We now are fully aware that we share a common abode, the planet Earth, and that the civilizations that have evolved have a responsibility to overcome any differences and to strive mightily to realize the ideal of a true planetary community. Joe Barnhardt, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion studies, University of North Texas Bob Carroll, professor of philosophy, Sacramento City College Elizabeth Daerr, environmental business owner Daniel Dennett, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, Tuft University Owen Flanagan, James B Duke professor of philosophy, Duke University , Andrew Mellon professor of philosophy of science, University of Pittsburgh Larry A. Hickman, director, Center for Dewey Studies, professor of philosophy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Philip Kitcher, John Dewey professor of philosophy, Columbia University Dr. David Koepsell, attorney, philosopher - Delft, The Netherlands Paul Kurtz, professor emeritus of philosophy, State University of New York at Buffalo former Christian minister and apologist with M.A., M.Div., and Th.M. degrees in philosophy, theology, and the philosophy of religion   Colin McGinn, professor of philosophy and Cooper Fellow, University of Miami Andy Norman, professor of philosophy, Carnegie Mellon University Lee Nisbet, professor of philosophy, Medaile College Elliott Sober, Hans Reichenbach professor of philosophy, University of Wisconsin PATAS is one of the most impressive humanist organizations in the world. They have thousands of members from all over the Philippines. However,, not all of them will be able to make it to Cebu City for the conference. For that reason, PATAS is trying to raise money to provide transportation and conference registration fees for members in the Manila area. For only $110, a member from Metro Manila would be able to attend. ... Statement "The mission of ISHV is to test knowledge by science and reason and to develop ethical values without religious foundations We are committed to the enhancement of human values and scientific inquiry. This combines both compassion and reason in realizing ethical wisdom. It focuses on the principles of personal integrity: individual freedom and responsibility. It includes a commitment to social justice, planetary ethics, and developing shared values for the human family. 6.   Society should provide wherever feasible the right to education and health care, safety and protection, and the satisfaction of the basis needs.  It is apparent that everyone in the US. and other countries of the world face a moral crisis. In a rapidly changing global community there are conflicting religious, ideological and nationalist value systems. Neo-humanists affirm we need to discover values and principles, which can be shared by all sectors of humankind. These need to transcend the ancient dogmas and ideologies of the past. We reiterate the ethical obligation of all members of the planetary community to transcend the arbitrary political boundaries of the past and help create new transnational institutions that are democratic in governance and will respect and defend human rights.