Humanism is a view of life that combines reason with compassion. It is based on a concern for humanity in general and for human individuals in particular. It is for people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the natural world and its evolution, and not on belief in the supernatural (theistic god, miracles, afterlife, revealed morality etc.). Humanism continues a tradition which has existed for over 2,500 years and still flourishes today. It is an active, positive philosophy in its own right and more than a reaction to religion.