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Welcome to Polly Toynbee as the BHA President

We welcome the appointment of Polly Toynbee, the journalist and social commentator, as the new BHA President. During her acceptance address Polly said:

"I am honoured to be appointed President of the BHA at a time when not for many years has there been such a need to promote a Humanist view of the world. Religious fanaticism is the clear and present danger all round the world. We need to oppose religious zealotry by promoting the positive and liberating case for believing life on earth is precious because the here and now is all there is and our destiny is in our own hands. Mankind itself has all the moral strength it needs, without inventing divine reward and wrath.

Humanism is tolerant of all beliefs, so long as they oppress no-one else, including weak members of their own communities, and so long as they seek no special privileges from the state. The Humanist view is progressive and optimistic, in awe of human potential, living without fear of judgement and death, finding enough purpose and meaning in life, love and leaving a good legacy."

Letters by the SCANS Humanist group

National opinion survey on science and religion, Nov 2006

Religious spaces on University Campuses. Jan 2006

Sanitised society. 2005

Humanists weddings: Granting Approved Person status to Humanist celebrants
conducting marriage ceremonies. 8 December, 2004. Letter to M.P.

Newcastle crematorium. 2004

That Bradwell cross. 2004

Bradwell crematorium cross. 2004

Bradwell crematorium. 2004

Humanist to sit on county's religious education committee.
Congleton Chronicle, 2003.

Humanists share their viewpoint.
Congleton Chronicle, April 2003.

Intolerant side of religion.
Congleton Chronicle, 2003.

How the Humanists are celebrating at Christmas.
Congleton Chronicle, December 2002.

Group photos

Why I became a Humanist -
personal statements:

Paul G.

Sue F.

Sue W.

Group members