R.E 4 W's Humanism Homework, Yr8
Who
A humanist are people who have a strong interest or concern for human
welfare, values, and dignity; they are non-religious, meaning they do not
believe in any God. They believe they should live a good and fulfilling life
without following a traditional religion. Humanists do not have a regular place
of worship; they do, however, hold talks, lectures and discussion groups all
around the country. Humanists also have ceremonies, celebrations or special
occasions. Many Humanists hold naming ceremonies, non-religious weddings
and funerals.
What
Humanism, close to secularism, is a set of ethics or ideas about how people
should live and act. It refers to a non-theistic approach to life, looking to
science instead of religious teachings in order to understand the world. The
term was made widely known by scientists in the mid-20th century. Many
wanted to recognise human values, but without depending on religion as the
main source of values.
When
In the opinion of the majority of scholars, it began in the late 14th century,
came to maturity during the 15th century, spreading to the rest of Europe not
long after. By the time the 16th century came around, humanism was the
dominant movement in Europe
Where
According to most scholars, humanism began in northern Italy, in areas like
Milan, Turin, Genoa, and Bologna. Nowadays, the most non-religious places in
the world include, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Czechia, The Netherlands, The
U.K, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark, France, and Austria
