STRUCTURE Modern humanism as a philosophical prism The

STRUCTURE • Modern humanism as a philosophical prism • The growth of the humanism movement • Highlights from IHEU Freedom of Thought Report • The spectrum of humanist organizations today

MODERN HUMANISM AS A PHILOSOPHICAL PRISM

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought

1880

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Rationalism and skepticism

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Rationalism and skepticism Secularism and laïcité

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Rationalism and skepticism Secularism and laïcité Ethical culture

Deed before creed

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Rationalism and skepticism Secularism and laïcité Ethical culture Brights, UUs, etc.

Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Rationalism and skepticism Secularism and laïcité Humanism Ethical culture Brights, UUs, etc.

Rationalism and skepticism Atheism, agnosticism and freethought Secularism and laïcité Humanism Ethical culture 2002 1952 Brights, UUs, etc.

Humanism. . . 1. is ethical 2. is rational 3. supports democracy and human rights 4. insists that personal liberty must be combined with social responsibility 5. is an alternative to dogmatic religion 6. values artistic creativity and imagination 7. is a lifestance aiming at the maximum possible fulfilment

THREATS TO HUMANISM REASON FREEDOM antiscientific scepticism irrationalism religious fundamentalism blasphemy laws rise of illiberal forces communitarianism UNIVERSALISM DEMOCRACY nationalism racism, sexism populism, relativism authoritarianism fascism comeback political scepticism

THE GROWTH OF THE HUMANIST MOVEMENT

Enero 2017

2018 La IHEU en Mayo América Latina

“Between 2015 and 2020, religious “nones” are projected to experience a net gain of 7. 6 million people due to religious switching. [. . . ] Still, if current religious switching patterns continue, gains made through religious disaffiliation will not be large enough to make up for population losses due to other demographic factors. ”

IHEU FREEDOM OF THOUGHT REPORT

HOW RATING WORKS

HOW RATING WORKS

HOW RATING WORKS

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Is the discrimination against the non-religious that bad?

VIDEO HERE

Blasphemy laws in Europe Repealed after 2015 Still existing • • • Denmark France Iceland Malta Norway Austria Cyprus Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy • • • Liechtenstein Montenegro Poland Russia Turkey United Kingdom

Why should we repeal blasphemy laws in Europe?

“Islamic states often justify their blasphemy laws by pointing to the existence of those in Europe, calling Europeans hypocrites for advocating for abolition whilst still having their own. ” Andrew Copson

THE SPECTRUM OF HUMANIST ORGANISATIONS TODAY

Promoting a lifestance Campaining for secularism Fighting for acceptance

Promoting a lifestance Campaining for secularism Fighting for acceptance

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