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About us
Faith groups increasingly demand to be heard in public life. They want to influence our politics, our schools and our cultural life. But who represents the interests of the growing number of ethically concerned, but unreligious, people in Scotland? The Humanist Society of Scotland (HSS) does.
Humanism is a diverse movement that represents the views of millions of people all over the world. The HSS represents the views of people in Scotland who wish to lead good and worthwhile lives guided by reason and compassion rather than religion or superstition. Humanists aim to create an open and inclusive society, so we campaign for a secular state and for secular education. Locally, our groups provide an opportunity to attend talks, film nights and lectures and discuss moral and ethical issues with other free-thinking people. Our network of trained, registered celebrants provide a range of dignified, personal ceremonies to mark life’s main events that are civil, legal and extremely popular. Humanist weddings have been legal since June 2005, and people now travel from all over the world to marry in one of our ceremonies. The HSS is a registered charity, run by a Board of Trustees elected from among its membership. Membership is open to all those who share our life stance and support our aims.
Sam Harris argues that scientific findings have total relevance to all values. As a neuroscientist he contends that every value is based on a corresponding physical reality.
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NEWS, CAMPAIGNS AND POLICIES, PAGES 4-11
Important current developments relating to HSS and updates and introductions to HSS political, ethical and moral campaigns.
WHAT YOU SAID, PAGES 11-13
A selection of your correspondance to us about the last issue and wider HSS news.
BOOK REVIEW, PAGES 14-16
Peter Sutherland reviews Sam Harris’ latest book, which
www.humanism-scotland.org.uk CONFERENCE, PAGE 22-24
Terry Martin relays who spoke at this year’s HSS conference and what they said.
attempts to apply science to values.
WOODCRAFT FOLK, PAGES 19-22
Shared values produce positive outcomes for young people and children.
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