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We’re always delighted to hear your thoughts and opinions about anything relating to HSS. E-mail us at: editor@humanism-scotland.org.uk or write to: Editor, Humanitie, HSS, 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR


Dear Editor,


“Why do only 20% of our members choose to renew their membership year-on- year?" Quoted from an article by Tim Maguire. Shouldn’t the future concept for the HSS be about being there for people in all aspects of their lives? If one thinks about human senses and the way human beings react with one another, this interaction is an essential part of being human; very much the ethos of Humanism. Shouldn’t personal ideas about Humanism and what it means include being involved with people and the communities in which they live; much in the way that in years gone by the


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church used to do albeit then with religious


connotations? Despite that, there was an element of caring for each other in the community which philosophically is what being a Humanist is about. At present, apart from


Humanist Society Celebrants conducting ceremonies, which is the best form of publicity, the public face of the Humanist Society is mainly limited to a website, linked to an anonymous mail box in Glasgow.


Communicating in isolation through a machine may be practical but it will never replace human contact. It is true to say, to some extent, that people


requiring Celebrants may find the human being through either channel but wouldn’t it be good if they were able to drop into premises where they could use their senses, be pleased to meet and chat not only with whosoever might staff such a centre but with others in the community. There would be numerous benefits from such centres and there would be no religious doctrine to subscribe to. What there might be is information about people, about the work the Humanist Society does and may do in the future amongst the Scottish community, elsewhere and looking further afield, what humanitarian issues we might be involved in. Initially, a headquarters could be our shop window and would encourage people’s interest in Humanism and in turn help create a better society in which to live. The Humanist Society monthly


group meeting is limiting and may not be at a time suitable for everyone


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