. "Humanistic Judaism"@en . "Humanistic Judaism is a movement within Judaism that emphasizes Jewish culture and history\u2014rather than belief in God\u2014as the sources of Jewish identity. Its rituals and ceremonies do not include prayer or any invocation of a deity. Its philosophical outlook is derived from Humanism or Secular Humanism, and its beliefs may be summarized as follows:"@en . . . . "Humanistic Judaism is a movement within Judaism that emphasizes Jewish culture and history\u2014rather than belief in God\u2014as the sources of Jewish identity. Its rituals and ceremonies do not include prayer or any invocation of a deity. Its philosophical outlook is derived from Humanism or Secular Humanism, and its beliefs may be summarized as follows: \n* A Jew is someone who identifies with the history, culture and future of the Jewish people; \n* Judaism is the historic culture of the Jewish people, and religion is only one part of that culture; \n* People possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives independent of supernatural authority; \n* Ethics and morality should serve human needs, and choices should be based upon consideration of the consequences of actions rather than pre-ordained rules or commandments; and, \n* Jewish history, like all history, is a purely human and natural phenomenon. Biblical and other traditional texts are the products of human activity and are best understood through archaeology and other scientific analysis."@en .