The Humanist Belfast Tour

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1. Step 1: Throughout history, there have been non-religious people who have lived lives guided by reason, compassion, and the belief that this is the one life we have. Today, we call this ‘humanism’. Motivated by these humanist values…

2. Step 2: many such figures have had a major impact on the world we now inhabit. Though not everyone included in this tour was a humanist, all worked to promote the values at the heart of humanism today, & the goals of inclusive education…

3. Step 3: freedom of belief, and freedom of expression. In thinking for themselves and acting for everyone, these people sought to create a more inclusive, democratic, and compassionate society…

4. Step 4: and their echoes are everywhere in the Belfast of today - a rich humanist heritage.

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   Step 5: Start your walk outside the gates of Belfast City Hall on Donegall Square North, where the White Linen Hall once stood.

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   Step 6: During the 18th century, this was the centre of Belfast’s world renowned linen industry, which helped to establish a new merchant class.