Secular Humanist Society
of New York
What is Humanism?
Humanism is the philosophy of life guided by reason and science, freed from religious and secular dogmas. It is motivated by an appreciation of life and the lives of others, seeking to reach goals of human happiness, freedom, and understanding on this earth.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
— Epicurus
What does it mean to be a Secular Humanist?
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SHSNY is an affiliated local group of the Council for Secular Humanism, Athiest Alliance International, and Center for Inquiry, as well as, a charter chapter of the American Humanist Association. We endorse all of the organizations listed below.
