Perhaps everyone who believes in the principles of free inquiry, ethics based upon reason, and a commitment to science, democracy, and freedom. Perhaps even you. Secular humanism is comprehensive , touching every aspect of life including issues of values, meaning, and identity.
Thus it is broader than atheism, which concerns only the nonexistence of god or the supernatural. Radest, Howard B. New York: Praeger, A Common Faith. New Haven, Conn. Ehrenfeld, David W. The Arrogance of Humanism. New York: Oxford University Press, LaHaye, Tim. The Battle for the Mind. This is more than the number of people the survey identified as Anglicans. This is more than double the number of Catholics in the UK. Finally, this group was asked whether they agree they meet the definition of being a humanist.
Can you be a humanist and not know it? Our campaigns ». Faith schools. We want pupils from all different backgrounds educated together in a shared environment, rather than separated according to the religious beliefs of their parents.
Find out more. We want a country where institutions such as Parliament are separate from religious organisations, and everyone is treated equally, regardless of their beliefs. Human rights and equality. As humanists, we support the right of every person to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be allowed to speak, and believe, as they wish. Humanist marriages. Humanist marriages are currently legally recognised in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but not England and Wales.
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