Humanism is a non-religious , non-theistic approach to life that supports full equality for LGBTQ individuals , including the right to marry . '' Humanism and Its Aspirations '' , a statement of humanist principles from the American Humanist Association , states that " humanists are concerned for the well being of all , are committed to diversity , and respect those of differing yet humane views ... work to uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties in an open , secular society and maintain it is a civic duty to participate in the democratic process and a planetary duty to protect nature 's integrity , diversity , and beauty in a secure , sustainable manner . " The American Humanist Association provides a LGBT Humanist Pride award and has funded a LGBT-inclusive prom for Itawamba County Agricultural High School in Mississippi . The organisation LGBT Humanists UK " is a United Kingdom-based not-for-profit that campaigns for lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) equality and human rights and promotes Humanism as an ethical worldview . " It was formerly an independent group , but since 2012 has been a part of the charity Humanists UK . In 2009 they gave Stephen Fry an award " for his services to humanism and gay rights . " Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson , who is gay , once wrote that " humanists have always been champions of LGBT rights " and cited his organisation 's many years campaigning for decriminalisation and LGBT equality in the UK , including legal same-sex marriages . He pointed out the large number of LGBT people in the movement , including Stephen Fry , Christian Jessen , and Peter Tatchell , as well as historical associations with humanism like the writer Virginia Woolf and E M Forster . In a statement following the Orlando nightclub shooting for the International Humanist and Ethical Union , of which Copson is also President , he went further , saying " Humanism is the ultimate , long-standing and unfaltering ally of LGBTI people everywhere "
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
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