About Humanism

Are You a Humanist?

• ✅ Do you think people can be good without religion?
• ✅ Do you believe in reason, compassion, and science to guide our choices?
• ✅ Do you value human dignity, equality, and freedom of thought?
• ✅ Do you believe we create meaning in our lives?

• ✨ People, not gods, shape our future.
• ✨ Ethics should be rooted in empathy and reason.
• ✨ Everyone deserves dignity, rights, and freedom.
• ✨ Life’s meaning is created through our connections, actions, and creativity.

Why T&T Needs Humanism

Despite our nation’s constitutional commitment to equality, non-religious people in Trinidad & Tobago often face social and institutional bias. Religion is embedded in policymaking, public institutions, and even everyday interactions, creating an environment where openly expressing secular or non-theistic beliefs can lead to stigma or exclusion. Remarkably, a blasphemy law from 1844 remains on the books in Trinidad & Tobago. The Humanists TT organisation exists to challenge this imbalance—not by opposing religion, but by advocating for a society where belief and non-belief are equally respected in law, policy, and social norms.

We promote science- and research-based action instead of relying on dogma or prayer. Humanism addresses societal challenges such as:

• Childhood marriages
• Anti-vaccination and anti-science sentiment
• Lack of sex education and access to contraception
• Anti-LGBTQ policies
• Religious influence in governance
• Gender inequality, corporal punishment, and pro-death penalty policies
• Restrictive laws on abortion, euthanasia, and stem cell research
• Indoctrination versus critical thinking

Our goal: a secular, ethical, and inclusive society where all individuals are treated with dignity and fairness.

Philosophy of Humanism

• Reason and Critical Thinking: Humanism values evidence-based thinking, logic, and rational inquiry to understand the world and make decisions.
• Ethics and Compassion: Morality comes from empathy and consideration for human well-being, not from supernatural authority.
• Human Flourishing: Humanists aim to create conditions where all people can thrive, emphasizing personal growth, education, and self-realization.
• Secular Governance: Public policies should be guided by reason, science, and universal human rights, rather than religious dogma.
• Equality and Justice: Humanism advocates for fairness, inclusion, and protection of marginalized communities.
• Scientific Curiosity: Humanists support scientific inquiry and education as tools to understand reality and solve societal challenges.
• Community and Cooperation: While respecting individual freedom, humanists value collaboration and social responsibility to improve society.
• Celebration of Life: Humanism encourages celebrating life’s milestones—birth, marriage, achievements, and death—in meaningful, secular ways.

You can read more about the Humanist Philosophy on this post writted by Fred Edwords.

Join Us

Become part of a growing movement promoting reason, ethics, and human dignity in Trinidad & Tobago.

• Visit our Contact Us Page
• Email: humaniststt.office@gmail.com