Human Rights
This document, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, is a milestone in the history of human rights.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
This French philosopher's declaration, "I think, therefore I am," became a fundamental element of Western philosophy during the Enlightenment.
Who is René Descartes?
According to the 2021 Canadian census, what percentage of Canadians reported having no religious affiliation?
What is 34.6%?
This infamous 16th-century Protestant reformer was excommunicated by the Pope and accused of heresy and blasphemy
Who is Martin Luther?
This Canadian commission was established to address the legacy of residential schools and promote reconciliation.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
This amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1791, guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
What is the First Amendment?
This English scientist's work in physics and mathematics laid the groundwork for classical mechanics and is considered one of the great achievements of the Enlightenment.
Who is Isaac Newton?
Founded in 1968, this national organization promotes humanism and secularism in Canada, and has over 75 licensed officiants to perform non-religious ceremonies.
What is Humanist Canada?
This classic 1951 novel by J.D. Salinger faced bans for its alleged blasphemous content, particularly its frequent use of profane language.
What is The Catcher in the Rye?
This emerging field of study focuses on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and its impact on society.
What is Digital Humanism?
This document, part of the Constitution of Canada, guarantees fundamental freedoms such as free expression, religion, and peaceful assembly.
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This Enlightenment philosopher wrote "Two Treatises of Government," advocating for the social contract and natural rights.
Who is John Locke?
This Canadian humanist organization runs programs to introduce critical thinking skills and programs in high school curriculums.
Who is Christopher diCarlo?
In ancient Greece, this philosopher was sentenced to death for allegedly corrupting the youth and introducing blasphemous ideas about the gods.
Who is Socrates?
This international organization provides humanitarian aid and support to refugees and displaced persons worldwide.
What is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
This convention, adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women.
What is the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?
This Enlightenment writer and philosopher is best known for his satirical novella "Candide," critiquing optimism and organized religion.
Who is Voltaire?
In what year was Canada's blasphemy law, which had been on the books since 1892, finally repealed with the passage of Bill C-51?
What is 2018?
This 1979 British comedy film faced bans and protests for its satirical depiction of religious figures, often considered blasphemous
What is Monty Python's Life of Brian?
This term refers to the gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.
What is the Digital Divide?
In what year did the Supreme Court of Canada rule in Carter v. Canada that parts of the Criminal Code prohibiting medical assistance in dying were unconstitutional?
What is 2015?
This Scottish economist's seminal work "The Wealth of Nations" is considered the foundation of modern economic theory.
Who is Adam Smith?
The first president of Humanist Canada, known for his activism in women's reproductive rights.
Who is Henry Morgentaler?
This British author faced a fatwa calling for his death after his 1988 novel was deemed blasphemous against Islam.
Who is Salman Rushdie?
This term refers to the concept that gender is not strictly binary and can encompass a range of identities.
What is non-binary?