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Gerry assaults Sammy at the Waterfront

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HOT PRESS!

Catholic Schools agree to call for end to religious discrimination in employment

See BHA report here>>>

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HOT PRESS!

Northern Ireland's political leaders back opt out organ donation.

See BHA report here>>>

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HUMANIST SUMMER SCHOOL 2013

CARLINGFORD 31st August-2nd September

Humanism for Everyone

Speakers include Sara Passmore, BHA, Roy Brown, IHEU, and Fionola Meredith, journalist

For more details ring Brian: 02892677264

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Humanism Ireland, May-June issue: out now

HUMANI would like to pay tribute to the late David Godden, Deputy Editor of Hi magazine, who died recently after a long illness.

 David Godden, 1933-2013

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Meetings • Magazines • Conferences • Ceremonies • Campaigns     

 
 
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Key Articles in recent issues of Hi!

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Ireland's Myths of Redemptive Violence

Cleaning Up Politics

Titanic Illusions

Abortion, the North's Export to England

Bin Laden, Libya and the Just War

Eichmann, Kant and the Banality of Evil

Epicurus the Humanist

The Failed Crusade of Bush and Blair

The Happy Humanist

The Holy See in International Affairs

Situation Ethics

The Better Angels of our Nature

The Artist 

A Separation 

Senna

The Tree of Life

Life of Pi

Zero Dark Thirty

 Read more film and book reviews and other articles>>>

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Check out Bible Thumping Atheist, Humanist Catechism for Young Thinkers and Queen's Humanist Society (see left-hand column)

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What is Humanism?

Humanism is a view of life and a way of life. It is for those people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the natural world and its evolution, and not on belief in a supernatural power. Humanism is the belief that we can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values.We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning for ourselves.We take responsibility for our actions and work with others for the common good.

Dictionary definition
Humanism, n: devotion to human interests; system of thought concerned with human not religious matters; doctrine emphasising common human needs and seeking rational ways of solving human problems.

Aims of Humani
Humani is an organisation that promotes secular Humanism and represents the interests of those who adopt this enlightened philosophy. We promote freethought, tolerance, compromise and community in a society dominated for so long by sectarian religious and nationalist ideologies. We provide a forum for debate, discussion and education on the important issues of the day through activities such as our monthly meetings, our website, our all-Ireland Summer School, our Facebook page and our bi-monthly magazine.

 

Fundamental principles of Humanism
The International Humanist Ethical Union has drawn up a useful statement of the fundamental principles of modern Humanism called the Amsterdam Declaration. Read more>>>

Secularism in Northern Ireland
A 2004 survey showed that 10% of the Northern Ireland population had no religious affiliation. According to the 2011 census, this is now 17%. Read more>>>

Humanist Handbook
Brian McClinton, the editor of our bi-monthly magazine, has written the following handbook for Humanists (click on heading).

The First Humanists

The Development of Humanism

John Toland, Father of Irish Secular Philosophy

Humanism in Ireland

The Existence of a God

The 12 Myths of Christmas

10 Facts You Should Know About The Bible

Who Was Jesus?

Science and Religion

Ulster's Killing Faiths

Religion in Schools

Humanist Ethical Code

Abortion and Women's Rights

Gay and Lesbian Rights

The Right to a Gentle Death

Guide to Humanist Literature 

Guide to Humanist-related Films

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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