Devon Humanists

Devon Humanists


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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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The Way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.

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