Devon Humanists

Devon Humanists


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Ancestor's Trail

ancestor's trail
The Ancestor’s Trail is an annual event combining walking, science and art. Based on Richard Dawkins’ book ‘The Ancestor’s Tale’, the Trail guides its walkers along a time line from the present day back 3.8 billion years to the origins of life. The Trail drapes Darwin’s Tree of Life over the Quantock Hills in Somerset UK, lining up its branches with the hills’ many footpaths.

24-26 August 2013

This year we honour Alfred Wallace, the co-discoverer of evolution, through lectures, theatre and the arts.

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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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Faith is believing what you know ain't so.

Mark Twain 1897

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