British Humanist Association: The BHA

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. Our celebrants provide non-religious funeral, wedding, and naming ceremonies.

Latest BHA News
- BHA speaks out against treatment of refugees at UN Human Rights Council
  15 Mar 2016
  
  The British Humanist Association (BHA) has this afternoon spoken out against the treatment of refugees fleeing civil war and IS in Syria by European countries, and globally, as part of […]
- BHA welcomes new AHS Executive following successful 2016 Convention
  14 Mar 2016
  
  Students from across the British Isles gathered in London this weekend for the ninth Annual Convention and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies (The AHS), […]
- Professor Dame Anne Glover delivers inaugural Rosalind Franklin Lecture
  11 Mar 2016
  
  A full theatre of 200 people last night attended the inaugural Rosalind Franklin Lecture, which was presented by Dame Anne Glover, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission, and […]
Ceremonies

Humanist Ceremonies™ trains and accredits celebrants to conduct non-religious wedding celebrations, non-religious funerals and memorials, and naming ceremonies.

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Free eBook

You can now download our Humanism: A Short Course eBook for free. It’s intended as an introduction for adults who would like to find out more about Humanism, but especially for those who already consider themselves, or think they might be, humanists.

Latest blog posts
- Our humanist High Court win changes everything – except, perhaps, the GCSE 26 Nov 2015
  Yesterday the High Court ruled that the UK Government’s subject content on GCSE Religious Studies in English schools is unlawful. The ruling was as a result of […]
- Why non-belief is gaining ground… even against Islam 23 Nov 2015
  As scepticism and materialism replace blind faith, more people than ever worldwide are opting for atheism, argues Conservative Humanists patron Matt Ridley. Fif […]
- Our obfuscation on Islamism misses the mark and stigmatises all Muslims 19 Nov 2015
  In the wake of the tragic events in Paris last week, Jacob Kishere appeals for an honest and plain-speaking language when describing the dangers posed by religi […]
Students

At university? The AHS have resources and funds for your atheist / humanist / secularist group. Or start your own!
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We film many of our talks, lectures and other events, and the videos can all be found on our YouTube channel.

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Our Campaigns
'Faith' Schools
We want pupils from all different backgrounds educated together in a shared environment, rather than separated according to the religious beliefs of their parents.
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Secularism
We want a country where institutions such as Parliament are separate from religious organisations, and everyone is treated equally, regardless of their beliefs.

Equality & Human Rights
As humanists, we support the right of every person to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be allowed to speak, and believe, as they wish.

Bishops in the House of Lords
26 Church of England Bishops sit as of right in the House of Lords, amending legislation. This unique privilege is unfair, unjustified and unpopular.

Assisted Dying
We believe individuals should have a right to decide to end their life if they are suffering, and that relatives and doctors should be able to assist that person.

Pseudoscience
NHS funding is spent on homeopathy, despite no evidence that it has health benefits beyond the placebo effect. This could be spent on other treatment.

Animal Welfare
UK law requires that animals killed for food are stunned before slaughter, as this is the most humane method – except with religious slaughter such as kosher and some halal, where there are exemptions.
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