About us
This is a group for anyone who is, or thinks they might be, a Humanist, or who simply wants to find out more about Humanism in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
We have a lively programme of free events including talks by external speakers, courses, discussions on topical issues, a book group, and other social activities. We are also active in the community promoting humanism in schools and at public events. All our events are open to both members and non-members. Come along and meet us, we’re a friendly and engaging bunch. All are welcome!
Humanists are people who shape their own lives in the here and now because we believe it's the only life we have. We treat others with compassion, warmth, understanding and respect. We understand the amazing world we live in through reason and science. We recognise the moral responsibility to protect the environment and to make the world a better place for the sake of current and future generations.
Reading Humanists welcome all who share these views, and those who are curious about humanism.
You can find out more by:
- browsing the Reading Humanists website
- looking on Meetup: Reading Humanists
- following us on Facebook: Reading Humanists Page
- signing up for our Email Newsletter
Please consider supporting Reading Humanists by Joining Reading Humanists helping us to provide a stronger voice for the non-religious in Reading.
For more about Humanism in the UK check out the Humanists UK website and the Humanists UK YouTube channel.
If you’re curious about how your views compare to humanism, why not try the quiz: How humanist are you?
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The Fairness Test: What would a fairer UK look like?
Quakers Friends Meeting House, 2 Church Street,, Reading RG1 2SB, GBEveryone talks about fairness - but what does it mean for government? At the Fairness Foundation, we make the case that the value of fairness must be more than a slogan for politicians, it should be the north star guiding public policy, helping to rebuild the social contract and expand real opportunity for all. In doing so, we draw on our research and attitudinal evidence to set out a clearer, bolder narrative for government, and argue that today’s extreme inequalities in wealth and power are unfair, unpopular and damaging to our economy, democracy and social fabric.
Jason Bunting,Advocacy Manager at the Fairness Foundation, will be joining us. He has extensive experience in political advocacy and public policy. Jason previously served as a Parliamentary Assistant in the Northern Ireland Assembly, focusing on regional economic inequalities, and as a Press and Policy Assistant at the SDLP’s central office, where he made a key contribution to party policy development.
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We have a suggested donation of £3 for evening talks. Payment can be made to:
- Payee: Reading Humanists
- Sort Code: 23-05-80
- Account No.: 42619124
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Book Club: The Nuclear Power Debate
The Turks Head, 31 London Road, Reading, GBAfter attending the talk by Zion Lights at Reading Humanists, we have decided to read her book Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear.
The book follows Zion Lights’s personal and powerful journey: from grassroots green activism to becoming one of the UK’s leading advocates for nuclear energy. In a time of climate crisis, energy poverty and growing demand for clean power, she examines why long-established environmentalists like herself once feared nuclear energy, why many have since come to embrace it, and makes a compelling case for why nuclear energy must be part of the solution.
Accessible, evidence-based, and deeply human, this book challenges common myths and invites readers to rethink what it really means to care for people and planet alike. If you believe in a greener, fairer future, this book just might change your mind – and give you hope.
You can read more about this book at Goodreads: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear by Zion LightsYou need not read this particular book. Feel free to read one of the many available on the subject, for example:
The Power of Nuclear - The Rise Fall and Return of our Mightiest Energy Source, by Marco Visscher
Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World and Build a Sustainable Future by Tim Gregory
Or you can read any other book on the subject that interests you. If you don’t have the time for a book right now but have read relevant articles in the past, or have given it some thought, let us know your views. If you are interested in the subject join us for a stimulating discussion with like-minded people.
We have a group on Goodreads from which you can see all the books we're discussing and make comments and recommendations to other members of the group. Goodreads: Reading Humanists group.
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