The BHA has briefed Peers ahead of a debate in the House of Lords tomorrow. The debate, called by BHA Distinguished Supporter Lord Harrison , is on the progress made in making the UK a more tolerant, democratic and open society.
BHA Head of Public Affairs Naomi Phillips said ‘By reason of their belief that this world is the only one we have and that human problems can only be solved by humans, humanists have often been active social reformers. However, the contribution of ethically concerned, non-religious people in the promotion of tolerance, equality, rights, social justice and so forth is sometimes overlooked. Often this will be because humanists make their contribution not as “humanists”, but as socially minded members of society, committed to working with others for the common good.’
‘This debate provides an opportunity for Peers to take into account the work of humanists towards the open, secular, inclusive and equal society.’
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Read more about the humanist tradition.
Read the BHA’s briefing for the debate.
The British Humanist Association represents and supports the non-religious. It is the largest organisation in the UK campaigning for an end to religious privilege and to discrimination based on religion or belief, and for a secular state.