Devon Humanists

Devon Humanists


Events

Prof Susan Blackmore
Monday 22nd February 7.30pm, Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth Professor Susan Blackmore - author of The Meme Machine and Distinguished BHA Supporter will pose the question -

'Are religions dangerous memes?'


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HumanismDevon Humanists
  • Humanism is a positive way of life based on reason and experience. Humanists believe in the natural not the supernatural.
  • Morality springs from respect for each other and in recognising the need to live together in harmony and cooperation.
  • Individual beliefs should not be imposed on others nor should privileges be gained through particular beliefs.
  • Humanists seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
  • Support and represent Humanists in Devon. Provide opportunities to discuss Humanist topics and to meet socially.
  • Promote Humanism by publicising Humanist philosophy and supporting our schools in teaching about Humanism.
  • Advocate secularism in education and in civil affairs.
  • Provide information about humanist ceremonies for those who prefer a non-religious celebration of life's rites of passage.
The only possible basis for a sound morality is mutual tolerance and respect: tolerance of one another's customs and opinions; respect for one another's rights and feelings; awareness of one another's needs.

A J Ayer, The Humanist Outlook, 1968

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News

New Humanist Group for Plymouth

Smeaton's Tower
On Monday 22nd February following the talk by Professor Susan Blackmore at the University of Plymouth there will be an open forum discussion on forming a Humanist Group in Plymouth.

Discussion has already begun on the Forum and we look forward to welcoming all Humanists in the Plymouth area.


Bishop supports continued discrimination

Bishop of Exeter
The Bishop of Exeter has added his support for continued discrimination against gay, lesbian and bisexual people by 'faith' employers. In the Lords debate on the Equality Bill, Bishop Michael Langrish complained that the bill would 'take us a further step away from such self-determination and in the direction of state, court or tribunal determination in matters which touch the very heart of religious faith and life.' In plain English that means he wants churches to be allowed to continue to discriminate.

The BHA has called for the removal of the 26 bishops from their privileged seats in the House of Lords

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The belief that belief in God is so important that it must not be subjected to the risks of discomfiture or serious criticism has led the devout to "save" their beliefs by making them incomprehensible even to themselves.

Daniel Dennett

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