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tackling life's big questions

Tackling Life’s Big Questions: A Non-Religious Approach

In a world where religious beliefs have traditionally provided answers to life’s most profound questions, those of us who embrace a secular worldview often find ourselves navigating these existential conundrums without the comfort of divine explanations. Yet, far from leaving us adrift, this perspective offers a rich, nuanced approach to understanding our place in the Read more

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Humanist manifesto

The Evolution of the Humanist Manifesto: A Journey Through Secular Thought

Introduction Humanism is a philosophical and ethical approach that emphasises reason, compassion, and the value of human life. Humanists believe humans can create a just and fulfilling world through their efforts. The Humanist Manifesto articulates humanism’s core beliefs and values. Since its inception in 1933, it has undergone significant revisions, each reflecting the zeitgeist of

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African Humanism

African Humanism: A Philosophical and Cultural Exploration

African Humanism, often referred to as Ubuntu in Southern Africa, represents a unique philosophical perspective that emphasises the interconnectedness of all people and the importance of communal relationships. Rooted deeply in the cultural and social fabric of African societies, African Humanism centres on the idea that one’s humanity is affirmed and realised through relationships with

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Atheists in Post-Apartheid South Africa

Atheists in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Discrimination and Progress

A paper presented by Rick Raubenheimer, President, on behalf of the South African Secular Society (SASS) at the Conference on Religious Freedom in South Africa, “Freedom of Religion or Belief in a Democracy”, at The University of Johannesburg (UJ), 11-12 April 2024.  Kindly address all correspondence in this regard to the President of SASS at

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Secularism: Politics, Religion, and Freedom

Category: HumanismAuthor: Andrew CopsonPublishers: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 12/1/2017Title: Secularism: Politics, Religion, and FreedomFormat: HardcoverPage Count: 176Goodreads Rating: 4.00Goodreads ID: 34927510ISBN13: 9780198809135ISBN: 0198809131Book URL: GoodReads.comUntil the modern period the integration of church (or other religion) and state (or political life) had been taken for granted. The political order was always tied to an official religion

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