It is essential in order for us to be able to collaboratively work together to find common solutions to pressing world problems.

Modern knowledge shows that we evolved from nature, from this world. We did not come from outside nature. We grew out of it and belong with it, like a blossom. But what solos we play in the symphony! We are a part of nature that can experience truth, love, goodness, and beauty.

The sheer wonder of our personal existence - both its improbability and the ability to experience life - is amazing. While we fight suffering, we can also appreciate happiness and be grateful. Experiencing life for a few decades is lucky beyond words.

As human beings, we have great power. As Voltaire noted "With great power comes great responsibility." To not consider others would be selfish and petty. We have demonstrated the ability to be magnanimous, are rapidly becoming more so, and will be even more so in the near future.

Harming other sentient entities causes unnecessary suffering and is wrong unless it is in response to impending harmful action, in which case censure, penalties, and even oppression are favorable to harm.

People are not their actions, and they are not the belief they currently hold. You cannot change a person's beliefs but you can change their belief about their belief by showing them the consequences of their actions.

Praising or criticizing some but not others for the same actions is how bigotry begins, no matter how good your intentions. If you can't apply the way you treat a group to all people, you may be a bigot and not know it. All bigots believe they're just being realistic, not biased.