Humanism
Humanism is the belief that people can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.
Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared values. They seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose.
Humanists take responsibility for their own actions and work with others for the common good. Humanism includes atheism (non-belief) and agnosticism (not sure about belief) but is an active and ethical philosophy which is "far greater than these negative responses to religion".
Humanists believe:
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In individual rights and freedoms but also believe that social cooperation and shared respect are just as important.
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That people can, and will, continue to find solutions to the world's problems so that quality of life can be improved for everyone.
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That there is only one life and each person has a responsibility to make it a good life, and to live it to the full.
Humanists are positive and gain inspiration from lives, art and culture, and a rich natural world.
Ceremonies
Special celebrants can be engaged to perform Humanist funerals, weddings and naming ceremonies.More information
Contact the Liverpool Humanist Group www.liverpoolhumanists.co.uk. Bill, the Chair, who can also answer queries about Humanist celebrants, can be contacted on 07814 910 286.Megan the Membership Officer can be contacted at lhghumanist@googlemail.com.