1. Uphold the Worth of Every Person
I will recognize the inherent dignity of all people — friend or stranger, neighbor or outsider. No one is beneath compassion, and no one is above accountability.
2. Stand With the Oppressed
I will defend those who are powerless, marginalized, or harmed by systems of greed, cruelty, or indifference. The measure of my character is how I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
3. Confront Injustice With Courage
I will not remain silent in the face of corruption, exploitation, or tyranny. Whether the harm comes from government, religion, or any authority, I will speak and act with integrity.
4. Practice Compassion in Action
I will feed the hungry, comfort the hurting, welcome the stranger, and care for my community. Compassion is not a belief — it is something I do.
5. Reject Greed, Pride, and Cruelty
I will not seek power for its own sake. I will not exploit, deceive, or demean others. I will examine myself before judging others.
6. Seek Truth Without Dogma
I will honor reason, experience, and humility. I will not be bound by doctrines that harm or divide. I will remain open to learning, growing, and correcting my course.
7. Live Simply and Share Generously
I will value people over possessions, community over wealth, and justice over comfort. When I have more than I need, I will share.
8. Protect the Humanity of All — Even in Conflict
I will confront wrongdoing without dehumanizing the wrongdoer. Power does not give permission to treat others as less than human.
9. Act With Integrity When No One Is Watching
I will be the same person in private as I am in public. Honor is not performance — it is consistency of character.
10. Walk the Way of Joshua
I follow the example of Joshua the humanist:
to resist oppression,
to lift up the poor,
to heal rather than divide,
and to build a world where compassion is stronger than fear.