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  • 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

Consultation on New Guidance for Religious Education in England: Take Action!

Teaching religion AND BELIEFS!
If you think that :
  • RE should be the study of both religious and non-religious beliefs.
  • that humanists should have the same right to be full members of the local committees writing and overseeing RE syllabuses as religious people have.
Then you need to take action to support the BHA campaign - click here for information on how to help. The actual guidance document can be downloaded from here.

Devon Humanists All Party Political Group

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Following the recent election for Devon County Councillors, Devon Humanists will be writing to all the successful candidates to present a Humanist Manifesto for the new council and to propose the formation of an All Party Devon Humanist Political Group.

Our experience in trying to influence Devon County Council during the No To Council Prayers Campaign has made us realise that a political voice for Humanism is urgently needed in Devon. More information soon ....

Welcome for name change of government group.

The BHA has welcomed the news that the government's Interdepartmental Group on Faith has renamed itself the Interdepartmental Group on Religion and Belief. This group brings together civil servants from across Whitehall to oversee departments' consultations with representative bodies for faith communities and people without religious beliefs around policy areas including equality, community work and services, and to share good practice.

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Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.

Clarence Darrow

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