About the American Humanist Association

The American Humanist Association is the voice of humanism in the United States, and has been for more than 70 years.

We work towards a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted and respected way to live life. We accomplish this through our defense of civil liberties and secular governance, our outreach to the growing number of people without traditional religious faith, and through a continued refinement and advancement of the humanist worldview.

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good.

We count humanists and other nontheists as the core of our movement but are always willing to work with friends and allies on issues of common concern. The positions we hold and the actions we take are not simply for our own benefit, but for the betterment of all of society and the world in which we live.