National Secular Society

 United Kingdom Associate members
Contact: 
Keith Porteous Wood
Position: 
Executive Director
IHEU database details
The following information comes from the IHEU member database
OrganizationNational Secular Society
Websitehttp://www.secularism.org.uk
Emailenquiries@secularism.org.uk
Phone+ 44 20 7404 3126
Street Address25 Red Lion Square
CityLondon
Postal CodeWC1R 4RL
CountryUnited Kingdom
Details: 

Objects and purpose

  • Secularism affirms that this life is the only one of which we have any knowledge
  • Secularism affirms that progress is possible only on the basis of equal freedom of speech and publication; that the free criticism of institutions and ideas is essential to a civilised State.
  • Secularism aims at promoting the happiness and well-being of mankind; morality is social in origin and application
  • Secularism demands the complete separation of Church and State and the abolition of all privileges granted to religious organisations.

Nature of operations

  • Lobbies Parliaments and Governments of UK and EU to protect rights of non-religious and for elimination of religious privilege and to counter excessive religious influence.
  • Contributes to broadcasts (own studio) and films, gives evidence to Royal Commissions and Select Committees, provides lecturers and chairs for conferences, both national and international.
  • Particular areas of interest: Human Rights, (especially freedom of expression), Education, Administration of Justice, Religious involvement in Parliaments (including EU) and UN.
  • Produces weekly newsletter called Newsline available from www.secularism.org.uk Is actively involved in European and international secular, freethought and humanist groups