Teaching Humanism & Atheism at Bishop Wordsworth Faith School, Salisbury

Right to left: Dorset Humanists Terry Milton & Angela Joynson with Richard Green (Atheism UK) & other speakers. Nuala Power (7th from right) Head of RE organised the day.

Photo: Chris Street (Dorset Humanists)

On 18th May 2010 Dorset Humanists & Atheism UK were invited to explain Humanist & Atheist beliefs to pupils at the Church of England Bishop Wordsworth Grammar VA School in Salisbury. One of the aims of the RE department is "to broaden our pupils’ understanding of diverse belief systems and the impact these have on chosen lifestyles".

Chris Street, Angela Joynson & Terry Milton jointly took four one hour classes to explain Humanist beliefs to sixty 15 year old boys. Richard Green from Atheism UK spoke about Atheism. Other speakers were from Seikh, Islam, Hindu & Bahá'í faiths.