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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 Read more

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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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