a non-religious worldview based on reason and human values

a person who has a worldview based on humanism

a way of seeing the world that is not based on belief in a god or the divine

use of logic and facts to make sense of the world

Humanist beliefs

Religious education

The one life

Humanism: a natural origin and a precious planet

Humanism: deciding right from wrong

Humanist ceremonies

Humanism around the world

In this unit pupils will learn about the main beliefs of humanism. They will understand that humanists focus on reason and empathy to make moral decisions.  Case studies will enable them to explore how humanists aim to live their one life as well and as meaningfully as they can.

Humanists:  How can you lead a happy and meaningful life?

What do humanists use to understand the world?

False – only religion gives life meaning.

True – humanists can find meaning without religion.

False – humanists believe life has no purpose.

People can live a meaningful life without religion.

Some humanists believe that humans have the capacity for good and ...

We can choose which parts of ourselves to grow.

What does the story of The Two Wolves teach?

that people should never ask big questions

a god or higher power and a sense of purpose

What do religious people often believe in?

Which religion has the largest number of followers in the world?

What do most non-religious people believe?

People can be moral with or without religion.

Humanist beliefs

Lesson outcome