Suffolk Humanists

Denis Johnston’s family regret to inform visitors that Denis passed away on 12th April 2022. His funeral can be watched at https://denis-johnston.muchloved.com/

We welcome any volunteers who are willing to look after this website and volunteer their time to run Suffolk Humanists. Please email Denis' regular email address, or use the “Contact Us” form to get in touch.

Our most recent (December  2021) News Bulletin is available by clicking here.

About Humanism

Throughout recorded history there have been non-religious people who have believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. They have trusted to the scientific method, evidence, and reason to discover truths about the universe and have placed human welfare and happiness at the centre of their ethical decision making.

Today, people who share these beliefs and values are called humanists and this combination of attitudes is called humanism. Many millions of people in Britain share this way of living and of looking at the world, but many of them have not heard the word ‘humanism’ and don’t realise that it describes what they believe.

Humanists think that

• this world and this life are all we have;
• we should try to live full and happy lives ourselves and, as part of this, make it easier for other people to do the same;
• all situations and people deserve to be judged on their merits by standards of reason and humanity;
• individuality and social cooperation are equally important.

The Suffolk Humanist group was founded in 1991.

To find out more click on “About Us” in the Main menu.