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What is Humanism?

From the British Humanist Association website: Humanists are atheists and agnostics who make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values. We take responsibility for our actions and base our ethics on the goals of human welfare, happiness and fulfillment. We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose for ourselves, individually and together.

Recent and Future Meetings

Monday 11th January - Chris Worfolk of Leeds Atheist Society talks about "Inside the Evangelists' Lair: My Experiences with the Christian Union".

Monday 8th February - 'What's it all for?: a Lesson on Humanism'. Andrew Copson, the BHA's new CEO, will be playing the part of teacher for the evening as we experience a mock 'lesson'. The lesson explores what humanists believe gives meaning and purpose in life and why.

Monday 8th March - A selection of Humanist and Atheist videos from YouTube and other sources.

Monday 12th April - Gary Knamiller will be talking about the charity, WaterAid, which uses practical solutions to provide safe water, effective sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people.

Monday 10th May - An open forum discussion on 'Faith in the Public Square', with Alistair Rycroft, Curate at St Michael le Belfrey church.

Monday 14th June - Soap Box Evening. A chance for members to get up and start brief debates on a topic of their choice.

Monday 12th July - A talk by Michelle Burns on "Being a Humanist Celebrant".

August - No meeting.