At the latest meeting of the AHA board the challenge of developing short definitions of Humanism was discussed. All Humanists could use a short answer at times to the question "What is Humanism?"

Board members decided to solicit one line answers that could be used on elevators and other public places where lengthy conversations are not appropriate. Here are a few ideas generated so far. If you have suggestions pass them along to me.

• Humanism is evolution writ large.
• Humanism is the scientific quest for virtue, goodness and happiness.
• Humanism is an alternative to religion in the quest for the meaning of life.
• Humanism is faith that humans control their own destiny.
• Humanism is the search for truth, reality and the will to live.
• Humanism is the scientific view of life.
• Humanism is the science of morals and ethics.

--Flo Wineriter