Introduction to Humanism: Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association 

I became a Humanist officially about seven years ago, and glad that I did. I have always believed in the truth and at the same time being decent to ALL sentient creatures. Good without God. It's not difficult, try it. It just might take you feel happier about yourself.

I imagine at least 5-10% of the British public hold views similar to those of humanism. And yet bha membership is 30k, which is 0.05% of the population. A recruitment drive of some sort could really be of some benefit, especially off the back of the recent coronation street episodes!

Excellent summary, by Andrew, in his gentle intelligent personable style

I could listen to this guy talk all day. So well-articulated and has a very delicate, humble way of explaining things

Incredibly smart and effective guy. :)

Excellent summary. I said I was a humanist once but was completely unaware of the concept. My view as a teenager was very close to your description. I've recently described myself as an atheist which has a narrower definition. Humanism is an umbrella belief system made up of humanists who are by definition atheists but not all atheists are humanists.

I'm almost done with the video and he still hasn't explained what humanism is.

Hello world, lessen to this young man and say loudly HUMANISM is the answer for all. We human isn't foolish anymore. Thanks for your service young man

This is all there is!? What an extremely depressing concept! Might as well opt out of it right now then....😑😬

There is abundant evidence for a spirit life; If the individual desires to find it.

Andrew Copson is so right in highlighting our understanding of evolution as being fundamental to a Humanist outlook on life today. It's often said that, without evolution, nothing in the field of bioloogy would make any sense. With that in mind, perhaps we Humanists should view our hospitals and GP practices as places to remember our humanity and our firm belief in the scientific search for understanding. This could go some way to balancing the unfair advantage of religions with their buildings for worship.

By what I have read, witnessed and heard I am amazed that so many people still want to embrace a monotheistic belief system. Do they all really fear death that much? Their 'creator' at best is jealous and selfish, and at worst is a monster.

I consider myself a humanist and atheist. His speech is so nice. But the portrait that he has used for Charvaka at

Excellent! I'm glad I am one of the Humanists.

As a Humanist, I thank you Andrew.

Excellent Introduction♥

Lovely as always. Do Quaker weddings in England start with a signing of a secular marriage certificate and end with witnesses signing, as they do in most U.S. states?? If so, wouldn't it be an appropriate, and a legally viable approach to Humanist weddings over there? The Friends approach to religious education could also stand for an example, teach all and none tovether, then get on with the rest. Keep up the good work.

Oh to be able to monopolise "the" truth with humanism.

what's precisely in question is weather or not Humans are of God or of the environment.

Smart and cute guy