Many people assume that without religion, life lacks purpose. This belief is deeply ingrained in our culture, making it difficult for those of us who don’t subscribe to faith-based ideologies to answer the question: Why are we here? But the truth is, meaning isn’t something handed to us from above—it’s something we create for ourselves.

I still don’t have all the answers. And that’s okay.

Because I’ve learned that belief isn’t about certainty—it’s about curiosity.

We just live our lives with kindness, honesty, and responsibility—because it’s the right thing to do.

A perfect world may never exist. But if we wait for everyone to agree on one truth before we work toward peace, we’ll never even get close.

When people hear about Humanism, they sometimes assume it’s a philosophy for intellectuals, scholars, and deep thinkers.

It’s a common belief—that morality only exists because of divine rules. That without a higher power to judge us, people will only care about themselves. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Humanism isn’t about rejecting responsibility. It’s about embracing it.

When people hear “Humanism,” many assume it’s just atheism with a fancy name. A way to reject faith, deny God, or push some anti-religious agenda. That assumption is completely wrong.

My brother died breaking a rule. He died drinking and driving, and in the aftermath, everyone around me tried to offer comfort the only way they knew how: "He's in heaven now." But I wasn’t sure.