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Humanism is an ethical philosophy of life, based on a concern for humanity, which combines reason with compassion. It is for people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the natural world and its evolution, and not on belief in a supernatural power. This is why it is called a naturalistic life-stance.  Humanism is an active philosophy in its own right and not simply a negative response to religion.  It has existed for over 2,500 years and which still flourishes today.

A Humanist believes that the happiness of humankind depend on people rather than on religion and dogma. Morality is the recognition that good rules for behaviour have evolved from human experience.  They are not the prerogative of religion. Humanist values give us rights, freedom and dignity, but they also give us responsibility for our own lives, for helping others and to achieve a better world.

Humanism encourages open-minded enquiry into matters relevant to human co-existence and well-being.    Humanists are committed to the application of reason and science, to the understanding of the universe and to the solving of human problems so that quality of life can be improved for everyone.

The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) is affiliated to the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) and the European Humanist Federation.

IHEU is the world union of Humanist, rationalist, secular, laïque, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations. Their mission is to represent and support the global Humanist movement. Their goal is a Humanist world in which human rights are respected and all can live a life of dignity. In 2002, the Amsterdam declaration was adopted by the general assembley of the IHEU as a defining statement of world humanism.

If you live in Ireland and are an atheist, agnostic, freethinker, rationalist, secularist, sceptic; do not believe in a god, are non-religious or have no belief in the supernatural - Humanism may just interest you!

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