About humanism
Welcome to the website of Humanist Society Scotland (HSS). Welcome to humanism.
See Scottish humanists talking about humanism.
HSS is the Scottish charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.
Ceremonies
Most of us want to celebrate important events in our lives, such as new lives, committed relationships, and, very importantly, lives which have ended.
For those of us with no religious belief it is important that we can mark these occasions with personal ceremonies which celebrate the events.
HSS provides trained and registered celebrants who work to set standards and a code of conduct and can help you create the ceremony which is right for you and your family.
Policy work
We aim to reflect the views of the millions of Scots who value secularism in public life – and who go on to agree with our Vision of a fair, progressive and open Scotland. We seek to influence public policy - not just in Scotland, but in the UK and internationally. We know that we are just one voice among many. We recognise that we have a right to be heard, but not a right to win the debate; and we ask that those who do not share our values recognise the same.
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Education
Support for teachers, students and parents in order to develop critical thinking skills in our young people. There are:
- teaching materials suitable for all stages and individual study for senior pupils
- DVDs and class sets of books to be chosen from our reviews
- advice to parents and senior pupils who wish to opt out of RO and RE
What's on
- HSS-EG Pub Night - Mathers Bar - East End
May 29, 2013, 19:00 – 22:00, Mathers Bar, 25 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JU - Challenging Religious Privilege in the Scottish Education System
June 22, 2013, 14:00 – 18:00, Teviot Row House, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL
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