Humanist Society of New South Wales Inc.

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Patrons:

Dr John Hirshman AM Dr Robyn Williams AM

A non-profit organisation.  ABN: 19 402 094 262

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Our motto:  Rational Humaneness.

Our objectives:

1. To encourage a rational approach to human problems, to promote the fullest use of science for human welfare, to defend freedom of expression, and provide a constructive alternative to theological and dogmatic creeds.
   
   
2. To gain and maintain for non-religious people the same rights as are enjoyed by members of religious bodies.

Humanism

Some quick answers:

A lifestance of personal fulfilment without belief in the supernatural.

Dignity and value of the human individual in an unknown universe.

Positive agnosticism.

A positive position evolved from atheism^* .

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Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Affirming the dignity of each human being, it supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility. It advocates the extension of participatory democracy and the expansion of the open society, standing for human rights and social justice. Free of supenaturalism, it recognizes human beings as a part of nature and holds that values - be they religious, ethical, social or political - have their source in human nature, experience, and culture. Humanism thus derives the goals of life from human need and interest rather from theological or ideological abstraction, and asserts that humanity must take responsibility for its own destiny.

For more on what we think Humanism is, click on the Student Resources link at the left.

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