The Ethical Culture Movement is guided by shared values and a framework that prioritize action over belief, maintain institutional non-theism, and focus on humane values. The movement emphasizes honoring the worth of all individuals, striving for social justice by deconstructing oppressive systems and fostering supportive environments, and nurturing ethical relationships based on openness, respect, and compassion. These values are not imposed but are continuously reaffirmed through community discussions, with a commitment to treating individuals as ends in themselves and upholding self-evident and unalienable rights.