Humanism

 

The essential ideas of Humanism go back at least

2500 years to the time when Greek thinkers challenged traditions and beliefs based on the gods

Humanists believe

*morality is developed from experience, reason and

knowledge, not derived from supernatural sources

*human beings can lead happy, creative, fulfilling and

meaningful lives whilst in this world

*as far as we know, our life is the only one we will

ever have

*men and women must take responsibility for their

conduct and for the welfare of others

*in common with other life forms, human beings have

evolved over millions of years and will continue to do

so