Humanism is world view which is non-religious. Humanism prides itself on being free-thinking; there is no doctrine or text to follow and no mandated rituals or practises. Broadly speaking Humanists do agree on the following tenets:
Basing understanding of the world on what can be proven or determined through science, thereby rejecting faith in superstitions and the supernatural.
Believing that there is only one life, and that meaning is brought to it by seeking and encouraging happiness in oneself and others.
Maintaining empathy and kindness towards others and making reasoned decisions which offer the best for humanity and the natural world.
Useful resources
How humanist are you? Take the quiz!
Learn about Humanism on free courses from Future Learn including Introducing Humanism and Humanist Lives.
What is a humanist ceremony? Details on the different types of ceremony.
How to can I be happy?
Morals without religion.
What is a Humanist ceremony?
Connecting with other Humanists
Become a member of Humanists UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) or HSS (Scotland).
Find out about Defence-related matters through the work of Defence Humanists, This group is for Humanists campaigning and supporting such as the provision of non-religious pastoral support and for fully inclusive Remembrance ceremonies.
Join the employee support network for serving MOD staff, Humanists and Non Religious in Defence (HAND), via Defence Connect.
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