About humanism
Welcome to the website of Humanist Society Scotland (HSS). Welcome to humanism.
Humanist Society Scotland 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.
See Scottish Humanists talking about humanism.
We seek to reflect the views of the growing majority of Scots who have no religious affiliation and who want to promote a secular Scotland in which there is equal treatment in law and policy of everyone, regardless of religion or belief.
Ceremonies
Most of us want to celebrate important events in our lives such as births, marriages and partnerships as well as to remember the people we have loved when they die. We often call funerals a celebration of a life.
For those of us with no religious belief it is important that we can mark these occasions with honesty, warmth and affection, using words and music that are personal and appropriate to the lives and the people involved.
HSS provides trained celebrants who are registered with Humanist Society Scotland. Many are authorised to conduct weddings. Our celebrants work to set standards and a code of conduct.
Policy work
The HSS wants to be a significant voice in public policy debates. We are increasingly asked: "Where do (Scottish) Humanists stand?" on important issues in public life.
We aim to reflect the views of the millions of Scots who have no religious belief, and want to promote a secular Scotland – one in which there is equal treatment in law and policy of everyone, regardless of religion, belief and non-belief.
This is an important job as today's Scotland develops.
