What is humanism?

Pakistani humanist is granted asylum in the UK after converting from Islam

Humanism
Humanists make ethical decisions based on reason, empathy and a concern for fellow human beings
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A Pakistani man who received death threats from his Islamic family for becoming a humanist has been granted asylum in the UK after the Government overturned its controversial dismissal of his case.

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