Adapted from Humanists of Minnesota News & Views, June 04.

Here is a list of six things organized humanists may want from their organization:

1. Rights protected; to be treated equally under the law.
2. Organization; freethought community for respect, management of resources, leadership, money, recognition.
3. Separation of Church and State; government agencies should not use their power to promote religion or specific churches to discriminate against freethinkers.
4. Image by the public; preserve and protect us from disrespect, prejudice, and slander.
5. Education of public about freethinkers in general and humanists in particular.
6. Representation to public office.

Jerry Rauser, the author of this list, comments that this list can be considered long-term objectives for organized humanism. He further states that humanist chapters should provide their membership with newsletters, membership meetings, social events, chances to speak and be heard, and educational materials.