Our View of Society

The place of religion in society

The EHF’s advocacy of secularism requires a careful examination of the proper place of religion in a secular society. The EHF has taken position on several sub-topics such as the separation of religion and politics, concordats, conscientious objection and religious influence over secular policies.  

 A Secular Europe

In this section we present our vision for Europe : secular institutions, participative democracy, full respect of human rights and especially freedom of religion and beliefs, social cohesion ensured by public institutions. You can also read here our long campaign to oppose special rights for the churches in the EU.  

 Rule of law 

The rule of law is not a mere legal formality: it is an underlying constitutional principle requiring government to be conducted according to law and making all public officers answerable for their acts in the ordinary courts. Here we explains why it matters for Humanists.  

Peace

This content last updated 13 February 2013 @ 1:56 pm