Secular Society

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South African Religion

South Africa’s Religious Landscape

SA Secualr Society member, Jessie-Lee Smith examines trends in religious and non-religious beliefs in South Africa. Historically, religion has been integral to South Africa’s identity, influencing its socio-political landscape. For example, during apartheid, the ruling National Party leaned heavily on Calvinist theology from the Dutch Reformed Church to justify racial segregation. This rhetoric was woven Read more

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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

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critical thinking

Critical Thinking is our Mental Immune System against Misinformation & Superstition

Andre Fourie writes the first of a series of articles about secular parenting. As the new Government of National Unity works to improve our basic education outcomes, our new administration should grab the opportunity to formalise the teaching of one of the most important and fundamental skills in the modern age: critical thinking. Quite simply,

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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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