• We work on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason and humanity. We promote Humanism, a secular state, and equal treatment of everyone regardless of religion or belief.

  • Humanists

    Happy Humanism BadgeThink for themselves about what is right and wrong, based on reason and respect for others.

    Find meaning, beauty and joy in the one life we have, without the need for an afterlife.

    Look to science instead of religion as the best way to discover and understand the world.

    Believe people can use empathy and compassion to make the world a better place for everyone.

    Are you a humanist? Take our quick quiz to find out.

 

  • Latest blog posts

    • Should atheism be included in Religious Education? May 20, 2013
      Alom Shaha writes: I’ve been delighted to find that The Young Atheist’s Handbook is being used in schools by teachers like Laura Cooper who wrote to tell me: “I […]
    • Assertive Religion May 14, 2013
      By Emanuel de Kadt As a survivor of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, and having been raised in a liberal Jewish family, I held on to my rather wobbly rel […]
    • Integrated education in Northern Ireland April 29, 2013
      Sectarianism in Northern Irish education continues to exist, with more than 92% of children attending either  Protestant or Catholic schools. But there are curr […]

  • Students

    AHSAt university? The AHS have resources and funds for your atheist / humanist / secularist group. Or start your own!

  • The Pod Delusion

    The Pod Delusion

    The Pod Delusion is the partner podcast of the BHA, and is an award-winning weekly news magazine radio programme and podcast about interesting things. Download the latest episode here.