About the British Humanist Association  Science Group

The BHA Science Group is for all members of the BHA with an interest in science. The BHA Science Group does not pay affiliation fees to the BHA. You do not need any formal scientific qualifications to join, but you do need to have a passion for science and a concern for the role of science in society.

The group has two broad aims. Firstly, it aims to encourage interest and awareness of humanism (and membership of the BHA!) among scientists and people with a scientific bent. It will do this by reaching out to such people who are not currently members, and also by providing news and activities and information to those who are already BHA members.

Secondly, the group aims to increase improve understanding of scientific knowledge and principles among the BHA membership and wider public. It will do this by providing resources on relevant topics to any and all interested individuals.

Currently, the group operates informally, with activity focussed on a Yahoo! discussion forum. Members are encouraged to take an active role in developing the group and increasing its scope. There is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, as well as simply to share thoughts and chat informally with like-minded people. So if you are a BHA member with an interest in science, please join us at the link on the right.

Group Blog

Our blog is written by members of the group, and features a lively selection of posts. Sometimes controversial, but always interesting. 

Get Involved

1. Join the BHA Science Group, and get involved with group activities
Our Yahoo! group is a members-only e-mail forum for any group-related issues. Membership is free and open to all.

Click here to join bhascience
Click to join the BHA Science Group

2. Meet us at Think Humanism
Think Humanism is an independent forum open to everyone. If you want to find out more about Science and Humanism, but don't want to join the Yahoo! group, why not drop by here?


Click to visit Think Humanism

3. Join the British Humanist Association
The British Humanist Association exists to promote Humanism and support and represent people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.


British Humanist Association
What is Humanism?
http://www.humanism.org.uk/site/cms/contentChapterView.asp?chapter=309

Humanism is the belief that we can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values. We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose for ourselves. We take responsibility for our actions and work with others for the common good.

What humanists believe

Humanism is an approach to life based on humanity and reason - humanists recognise that moral values are properly founded on human nature and experience alone. Our decisions are based on the available evidence and our assessment of the outcomes of our actions, not on any dogma or sacred text.

Humanism encompasses atheism and agnosticism - but is an active and ethical philosophy far greater than these negative responses to religion.

Humanists believe in individual rights and freedoms - but believe that individual responsibility, social cooperation and mutual respect are just as important.

Humanists believe that people can and will continue to find solutions to the world's problems - so that quality of life can be improved for everyone.

Humanists are positive - gaining inspiration from our lives, art and culture, and a rich natural world.

Humanists believe that we have only one life - it is our responsibility to make it a good life, and to live it to the full.