Lichfield Walsall & South Staffordshire Humanist Group - LWASS
Personal approval by a mythical being is not required to be a good person.
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Organisations and groups with an interest in matters relevant to Humanism
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AHS - The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies www.ahsstudents.org.uk/The AHS is an umbrella organisation which represents atheist, Humanist and secular student societies in the United Kingdom. We provide support and resources for established and newly-forming societies as well as a national voice. The AHS is run for students by students, and its leading figures are selected from its member societies. Its governing body is the Committee, which in turn is directed by an elected Executive. If you're a non-religious student society and you are not already an affiliated member of the AHS, you should be. You can learn more about the benefits of being a member and how to apply in the membership section. Even if you don't fit the bill exactly, there will be a membership type for your organisation.
Posted November 13, 2009 at 7:53 AM -
Armed Forces Humanists - The UK Armed Forces Humanist Association (UKAFHA) www.armedforceshumanists.org.ukThe UK Armed Forces Humanist Association (UKAFHA) is a growing body of servicemen and women, their Families, Veterans and civilian members of the Ministry of Defence who seek to represent the interests of all those who subscribe to non-religious beliefs. Amongst the beliefs represented by our members are: Agnostics, Atheists, Free-thinkers, Humanists, Rationalists and Secularists; there are many others who are happy with no label at all.
Posted June 1, 2010 at 11:23 AM -
British Humanist Association www.humanism.org.uk/homeThe British Humanist Association... ...is the national charity supporting and representing people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Our vision is of a world without religious privilege or discrimination. We promote Humanism, campaign for an open society and a secular state, and work with others of different beliefs for the common good. 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.
Posted November 11, 2009 at 5:36 AM -
European Humanist Federation www.humanistfederation.eu/he European Humanist Federation, based in Brussels, unites humanist and secularist organizations across Europe. We promote the principles of humanism and of a secular society, supporting human rights, opposing discrimination against non-believers and fighting for equal treatment. We work in the European Union (where we are officially recognised as a partner for dialogue) and we cooperate with like-minded Members of the European Parliament. We work with the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly. We are especially active in the human rights wing of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe), contributing to its conferences and making the case against religious privilege and in favour of democracy and the rule of law. We gather and share information, develop policies, maintain a website, publish booklets and hold meetings and conferences. We work with our member organisations and help them with information and assist with their campaigns. We collaborate with other groups - including religious organisations - with whom we share goals and interests.
Posted March 21, 2011 at 3:07 AM -
Humanist Life www.humanistlife.org.uk/Humanists 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 take inspiration not from the supernatural and divine, but from the world and from each other. We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose for ourselves, individually and together. HumanistLife is one outlet for the humanist worldview. HumanistLife is a daily content website giving a voice to humanists on all the topics that interest, inspire or concern them. Humanists don
Posted September 20, 2010 at 8:15 AM -
International Humanist and Ethical Union www.iheu.org/Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is the sole world umbrella organisation embracing Humanist, atheist, rationalist, secularist, skeptic, laique, ethical cultural, freethought and similar organisations world-wide. Our vision is a Humanist world; a world in which human rights are respected and everyone is able to live a life of dignity. The mission of IHEU is to build and represent the global Humanist movement that defends human rights and promotes Humanist values world-wide. IHEU sponsors the triennial World Humanist Congress.
Posted November 11, 2009 at 5:39 AM -
Leicester Secular Society www.leicestersecularsociety.org.uk/For over a hundred and fifty years Leicester Secular Society has been bringing people together to exchange views, listen to stimulating speakers, fight for equality and human rights, and to simply enjoy meeting one another. Since 1881 we have been based in Secular Hall on Humberstone Gate. The Society is needed now as much as at any time. Countering religious division Government policies, unduly emphasising religious identity, privileging religious groups and institutions, and placing education and social services in their hands are dangerous; they are dividing us, religion from religion, and those who belong to a religion from those who do not; they are involving the state in the promotion of religion. The Society is committed to countering these policies and to creating a civil society that is for everyone equally, and that encourages both respect for difference and the habits of trust and cooperation. It does this through political representation and open dialogue.
Posted November 13, 2009 at 7:46 AM -
The National Secular Society www.secularism.org.uk/Promoting the separation of Church and State, we campaign both at home and in the EU against the undue influence of religion in public affairs and education. We defend scientific rationalism, freedom of speech and Human Rights, standing for equality for all regardless of religious conviction or non-belief.
Posted November 11, 2009 at 5:59 AM
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End Polio Now www.rotary.org/EndPolioAn opportunity of historic proportions. As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, children everywhere remain at risk. The stakes are that high. By donating now, you can help Rotary achieve a polio-free world.
Posted October 14, 2010 at 5:29 PM -
The Final Inch www.thefinalinch.orgThe Final Inch , a 38-minute film that chronicles the challenges health organizations and government face during the final stages of polio eradication ... Commissioned by the philanthropic division of Google, the film was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short subject category. Director and producer Irene Taylor Brodsky captured workers immunising children in the poorest slums of India and Pakistan in 2007. In several scenes Rotarians were filmed working during a National Immunisation Day on 22 April. Led by M.S. Jain, past governor of District 3100, NID volunteers administer polio vaccination drops to children in Meerut Samrat, Uttar Pradesh, India. http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/thefinalinch/video.html
Posted November 17, 2009 at 2:33 AM -
KIVA www.kiva.org/We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. If you like this idea you might want to join the Atheists Community team.
Posted March 20, 2012 at 8:20 PM -
Uganda Humanist Schools Trust www.ugandahumanistschoolstrust.org/Phasing in Universal Primary Education in Uganda in 2000 created a huge follow-on demand for secondary schooling, which the government has only been partially able to meet. The residual need is being addressed by private bodies, including religious foundations. The Uganda Humanist Schools Trust was established in November 2008 as a charity to raise funds to support the efforts of Ugandan Humanists, who have founded three schools which offer students the alternative of liberal secular-humanist education: * Isaac Newton High School, Masaka - founded by Peter Kisirinya in 2004 * Mustard Seed School, Kamule - founded by Moses Kamya in 2005 * Humanist Academy, Mpigi - founded by Deo Ssekitooleko in 2008
Posted October 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM
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If you want to take action in support of Humanism, Rationalism and Secularism or be inspired to start your own campaign try this section.
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Asian Rationist Society Britain www.asianrationalist.org/index.htmlWe promote a view of life that reason and evidence should form the basis of our knowledge and all our convictions. We strive for building an open and secular society, free from superstition, mysticism, dogma, and exploitation. We endorse scientific methods and enquiry into social problems. We defend civil liberties, freedom of thought and freedom of speech.
Posted October 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
The Atheist Bus Campaign www.atheistbus.org.uk/Probably the fastest public contribution fund raising campaign ever!. If nothing else, proving that people are sick and tired of being told they are bad people if they don't believe in things that don't exist and are prepared to pay with there own money to say so. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheist_Bus_Campaign http://www.humanism.org.uk/bus-campaign Launched on 21/10/09 it reached its initial target within hours. Within 3 days it had raised ?????????£100,000. And spawned similar campaigns globally.
Posted October 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM -
Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain www.ex-muslim.org.uk/We, non-believers, atheists, and ex-Muslims, are establishing or joining the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain to insist that no one be pigeonholed as Muslims with culturally relative rights nor deemed to be represented by regressive Islamic organisations and 'Muslim community leaders'. Those of us who have come forward with our names and photographs represent countless others who are unable or unwilling to do so because of the threats faced by those considered 'apostates' - punishable by death in countries under Islamic law. By doing so, we are breaking the taboo that comes with renouncing Islam but also taking a stand for reason, universal rights and values, and secularism. Whilst religion or the lack thereof is a private affair, the increasing intervention of and devastation caused by religion and particularly Islam in contemporary society has necessitated our public renunciation and declaration. We represent a majority in Europe and a vast secular and humanist protest movement in countries like Iran. Taking the lead from the Central Council of Ex-Muslims in Germany, we demand: 1. Universal rights and equal citizenship for all. We are opposed to cultural relativism and the tolerance of inhuman beliefs, discrimination and abuse in the name of respecting religion or culture. 2. Freedom to criticise religion. Prohibition of restrictions on unconditional freedom of criticism and expression using so-called religious 'sanctities'. 3. Freedom of religion and atheism. 4. Separation of religion from the state and legal and educational system. 5. Prohibition of religious customs, rules, ceremonies or activities that are incompatible with or infringe people's rights and freedoms. 6. Abolition of all restrictive and repressive cultural and religious customs which hinder and contradict woman's independence, free will and equality. Prohibition of segregation of sexes. 7. Prohibition of interference by any authority, family members or relatives, or official authorities in the private lives of women and men and their personal, emotional and sexual relationships and sexuality. 8. Protection of children from manipulation and abuse by religion and religious institutions. 9. Prohibition of any kind of financial, material or moral support by the state or state institutions to religion and religious activities and institutions. 10. Prohibition of all forms of religious intimidation and threats.
Posted May 3, 2010 at 5:57 AM -
One Law for All www.onelawforall.org.uk/Sharia law is discriminatory and unjust, particularly against women and children. Sharia courts in Britain are a quick and cheap route to injustice and do nothing to promote minority rights and social cohesion. Their voluntary nature is a sham as many women will be pressured into going to these courts and abiding by their decisions. Those who fail to make use of Sharia law or seek to opt out will be made to feel guilty and can be treated as apostates and outcasts.
Posted May 3, 2010 at 6:05 AM
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Atheism is BritainĂ¢??s only distinctively atheist organization. Our sole objective is the advancement of atheism. From this, we have derived our key principles, which in turn inform our policies and strategies.
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Atheism UK www.atheismuk.comAtheism is Britain's only distinctively atheist organization. Our sole objective is the advancement of atheism. From this, we have derived our key principles, which in turn inform our policies and strategies. Atheism' UK's ultimate goal is the end of faith, the false and irrational belief that God exists and of religion, the social manifestation of faith. We campaign, from an atheist perspective, against the false and pernicious claims of religion, its privileges and its malign practices not least the labelling and indoctrination of children. We reject the notion that faith and religion should not be questioned. It should be. We seek to create an environment of atheistic thought.
Posted November 3, 2011 at 4:36 PM -
Positive Atheism www.positiveatheism.org/One purpose of Positive Atheism Magazine is to discuss the nature of atheism and to educate the public about atheism. An excellent site with answers to all the questions religious apologists ask again and again and again. But think they are coming up with something we haven't considered before. Deploring the misrepresentations and other lies against atheists, resulting in marginalization, vilification, and discrimination and in some parts of the World the act of murdering atheists.
Posted April 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM
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Challenging the claims of religion with facts. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs but no one is entitled to their own facts.
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Richard Dawkins Foundation richarddawkins.net/The mission of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science is to support scientific education, critical thinking and evidence-based understanding of the natural world in the quest to overcome religious fundamentalism, superstition, intolerance and human suffering.
Posted June 7, 2010 at 3:10 PM -
Adherents www.adherents.com/Everybody claims their religion is the best and many claim theirs is the biggest, fastest growing, has the nicest members and the most devout. With over 4,200 'One True Religions' they can't all be right. So how close can we get to the numbers. Adherents tries to put some figures on it.
Posted October 11, 2010 at 12:33 AM -
Atheist Nation www.atheistnation.net/Atheist Nation is a community driven website to find and organize the world of Atheism into one site. Many excellent videos.
Posted June 7, 2010 at 3:54 PM -
Jesus Never Existed www.jesusneverexisted.com/Christianity was the ultimate product of religious syncretism (the union or attempted fusion of different systems of thought or belief) in the ancient world. Its emergence owed nothing to a holy carpenter. There were many Jesuses but the fable was a cultural construct. Nazareth did not exist in the 1st century AD - the area was a burial ground of rock-cut tombs. Following a star would lead you in circles. The 12 disciples are as fictitious as their master, invented to legitimise the claims of the early churches. The original Mary was not a virgin. That idea was borrowed from pagan goddesses. Scholars have known all this for more than 200 years but priest craft is a highly profitable business and finances an industry of deceit to keep the show on the road. "Jesus better documented than any other ancient figure" ? Don't believe a word of it. Unlike the mythical Jesus, a real historical figure like Julius Caesar has a mass of mutually supporting evidence.
Posted November 22, 2009 at 3:00 AM -
NOTORI www.notori.co.uk/NOTORI Say NO TO Religious Indoctrination
Posted November 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM -
Pink Triangle Trust www.pinktriangle.org.uk/ptt/introduction.htmlThe Pink Triangle Trust is a charitable trust set up in 1992 to advance the education of the public, and particularly of lesbians and gay men, in the principles and practice of Humanism, and to advance the education of the public, and particularly of Humanists, about all aspects of homosexuality. It may also assist individuals to obtain remedies under the law where they have suffered unlawful discrimination on account of their homosexuality or their Humanism.
Posted October 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM -
The Census Campaign census-campaign.org.uk/This was the link about the 2011 Census campaign and below the results of the 2011 Census. The Census cuts non-religious people in half! The census data on religion produced by the 2001 census gave a wholly misleading picture of the religiosity of the UK, cutting the number of non-religious people in half.
Posted October 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM -
Religion in England and Wales www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXdZJoXuxC8This is a short video created by the Office of National Statistics on the changes in the numbers in religious affiliation.
Posted April 12, 2013 at 11:17 AM -
Skeptics In The Pub skeptic.org.uk/events/skeptics-in-the-pubSkeptics in the Pub is a place to meet and converse in the UK and beyond, which meet (usually) once every month. The event was founded in London, UK by Dr Scott Campbell in 1999, for all those interested in the bizarre and the rational approach to extraordinary claims. It is now run by Sid Rodrigues. From the USA? You could also try finding your local Drinking Skeptically. A speaker is invited each month to present a topic of interest, which is followed by a discussion in a relaxed and friendly pub atmosphere. The UK-Skeptics forum is a good place for continuing discussions after the meeting.
Posted October 13, 2010 at 11:33 PM -
The Skeptic - Pursuing Truth Through Reason and Evidence skeptic.org.uk/The Skeptic is the UK
Posted October 13, 2010 at 11:29 PM -
The Thinking Atheist www.youtube.com/user/TheThinkingAtheist#p/a/f/2/jHPg3kjKBRcA former Christian of 30 years, I ultimately found that religion, faith and scripture lacked any true answers, especially in the (bright) light of scientific discovery and the truth of Evolution by Natural Selection. Having an insiders perspective of Christianity, I use my skills as a producer to stir the pot of debate and, hopefully, make it uncomfortable for anyone to be a mere spectator in the arena of ideas.
Posted September 20, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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Bentham Project www.ucl.ac.uk/Bentham-ProjectThis website gives information on Jeremy Bentham and about the work of the Bentham Project. This site owners are the world centre for Bentham Studies. Their main activity is the production of the new edition of Bentham's Collected Works. It is part of UCL's Faculty of Laws. The Bentham Project has recently begun an initiative to transcribe the manuscripts of Jeremy Bentham. Transcribe Bentham was formally launched in September 2010. If you do not know who Jeremy Bentham was and what happened to his body take a look. It will be worth your time to investigate one of the World's greatest lesser known thinkers.
Posted March 20, 2012 at 12:04 PM -
The Electoral Reform Society www.electoral-reform.org.ukThe Electoral Reform Society is campaigning to change the way we choose our politicians. The Electoral Reform Society is an independent campaigning organisation working to empower and inform you, the voter. We want to give you the tools and information to change your government for the better, helping you to influence political decisions which affect all of our lives. Our aim is to: * Ensure all votes have equal value * Give effective representation to all significant points of view within the electorate * Allow electors to vote for their preferred candidates without fear of wasting their votes * Ensure the accountability of individual representatives to their electorates
Posted March 14, 2011 at 2:36 AM -
Eternal Earth-Bound Pets eternal-earthbound-pets.com/You've committed your life to Jesus. You know you're saved. But when the Rapture comes what's to become of your loving pets who are left behind? Eternal Earth-Bound Pets takes that burden off your mind.
Posted March 7, 2011 at 11:27 PM -
Pirate - The UK Pirate Party www.pirateparty.org.uk/The Pirate Party UK is a democratic political party built on grassroots support and the work of volunteers. We stand for Digital Rights, Civil Liberties and a politics fit for the 21st Century. We want a Britain where all can be part of our shared culture and economy. We are a party with no parallel in British politics, wholly transparent to the public, accountable to our members and not dependent on external groups for our funding or direction.
Posted July 1, 2012 at 6:53 AM -
Stellarium www.stellarium.org/Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.
Posted January 14, 2012 at 1:45 PM -
TED Ideas Worth Spreading - Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world www.ted.com/TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. The annual TED conferences, in Long Beach/Palm Springs and Edinburgh, bring together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes or less).
Posted October 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM -
Walk-it walkit.comAs humanists we think you only get one chance to be on this planet we call Earth. We think you should try to stay as healthy as possible and whilst doing that, also take time to smell the flowers on the way. Most medical experts suggest that walking is an excellent way to achieve both. So this is a site we have found useful. Only got 15 minutes. There is a walk for you. We are pleased to say that we brought the attention of this site to Walsall Council and Walsall is now one of the listed towns. Walk for your health, walk to save money and whilst walking why not think about life and how you can improve it for yourself and for your fellow humans. It covers a limited UK base but is expanding. It seems to cover some miles outside of the city or town mentioned in the drop-down menu. See if your area is included. Walsall is.
Posted October 11, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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