Charity Commission approves advancement of humanism as charitable object

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The Charity Commission has allowed the advancement of non-religious beliefs as a charitable object, according to the British Humanist Association.

The BHA said the commission had allowed the charity, after a long campaign, to amend its charitable objects to include the advancement of humanism.

One of the objects is now "the advancement of humanism, namely a non-religious ethical life stance, the essential elements of which are a commitment to human wellbeing and a reliance on reason, experience and a naturalistic view of the world".

The Charities Act 2006 specifically recognises that the promotion of religion is a charitable purpose. During the passing of the act, humanist groups argued that the promotion of non-religious beliefs should be given the same treatment as religious beliefs under law. However, attempts to amend the law were unsuccessful.

http://thirdsector.co.uk/Channels/Governance/Article/1099907/Charity-Commission-approves-advancement-humanism-charitable-object/

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1. M'kay

The Charities Act 2006 specifically recognises that the promotion of religion is a charitable purpose.

That's truly bizarre. But it does explain why so many people consider throwing a buck in the collection plate every Sunday a "charitable contribution".