Statement from the Scottish Secular Society
We are here to support our neighbours, family and friends through this horrible attack, through the rebuilding of our lives together, towards a future that continues to be better than before.
Read MoreTheos | Secular Wales/Cymru Seciwlar
The important question is: What are the roots of morality and justice now that we have (in Wales) a (nearly) secular society?
Read MoreThe official launch of the Norther Ireland Humanists
Our friends in Northern Ireland officially launched the latest humanist organisation, Northern Ireland Humanist. The evening took place at the lovely Belfast Castle. Boyd Sleator, Operations Coordinator, has done a wonderful job this past year, heading the efforts. We wish them all the best and hope to see more of them in the future.
Read MoreChurch nominees on Education Committees; (for 3rd time) | Primate’s Progress
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better for our Petition to remove unelected Church nominees from Scottish Local Authority Education Committees, things got better.
Read MoreGlasgow local elections; my preferences based on secularism issues | Primate’s Progress
A few thoughts on the upcoming elections from one of our members.
Read MoreWelcome Our New Board for the 2017-18 year!
Following our Annual General Meeting last night we have a new board! In our fifth year, the campaign for increased secularism in Scottish society continues. The Scottish Secular Society provides a strong secular voice, advocating a more cohesive, rational and equal society- in which both freedom of and freedom from religion are respected. We’d like to thank two board members who have reluctantly stood down due to pressing life commitments; Douglas McLellan, former Vice Chair, and Steffy Heggarty, our former Interfaith Officer. They’ve contributed immensely to the Society and we wish...
Read MoreRemoving Church appointees from Education Committees; more good news | Primate’s Progress
Things continue to go better than we could have hoped.
Read MoreSpeaking before the Edinburgh Secular Society
We send our warmest thank you to the members of the Edinburgh Secular Society. Charlie Lynch and Megan Crawford, attended by SSS member Brendan Devlin, had the privilege of being invited to be the guest speakers for the ESS monthly meeting. Charlie delivered an insightful perspective about where the SSS has come from, but most especially where we are heading. You could even say 2017 is our own “Great Taking Off”. Charlie discussed our present and future petitions, our newest affiliations with various organisations around Scotland, and our most recent inclusion on...
Read MoreWelcome to our new site
The Scottish Secular Society formed as a campaign organisation in 2013, by a group of local parents. We have grown from that small gathering to a Scotland-wide, national society that lobbies on issues of religion and the state in Scotland. Today we work closely with a number of local, national, and EU organisations to support human rights, education, and continue to be a strong and prolific voice for the people. We are a non-profit, independent organisation, run by a team of passionate volunteers, with an international membership. Entering our 5th year, we aim to finalise our...
Read MoreRepresentatives of Scotland’s secular and humanist societies offer a united statement against the recent attacks
Dignity, safety, compassion and love for one another must be at the forefront of our minds today.
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