Humanism

‘Ahhhhhhhh so That’s what Humanism is !!

I muttered to myself one dreary October day 15 years ago after reading an article entitled ‘Not my bag’ which in essence relayed how conventional religion is simply not for everyone and there are alternate philosophies to life that sit more comfortably and naturally with millions of people worldwide philosophies that should have greater recognition in the portrayal of todays societal beliefs and greater influence on the understanding of what basic human rights stands for.

As humans we are many and are diverse and it is the humanist view that we are also equal. Now that’s my bag!

For those of you not so familiar Humanism is a life stance born of the philosophical view that as individuals we have the personal freedom to look no further than the here and now, the natural world we are born into, to live an ethical, joyful creative life that embraces equality, compassion, empathy and reason as the cornerstones to enjoying a fulfilling life. Or as I like to paraphrase - Humanism is the love of life itself! 

For more information please visit The Humanist Association of Ireland.