About Us
At Secular Haven you will find a community of like-minded individuals who focus on promoting the separation of religion and government, building positive humanistic social spaces, celebrating science, critical thinking, and reason. Our group is open to humanists, freethinkers, agnostics, theists, and atheists who have an interest in embodying evidence-based values rooted in science, human flourishing, critical thinking, volunteering, and community building.
Secular Haven Group Guidelines
Our community is built on a foundation of inclusion, safety, and respect. These guidelines exist to help us maintain a space where all members feel welcome, heard, and supported. Bottom line, to build a kinder tomorrow it is going to take ALL of us.1. Be RespectfulTreat everyone with kindness, consideration, and respect. Disagreement is natural—personal attacks, sarcasm meant to belittle, or hostile language are not acceptable.2. Create a Safe SpaceThis is a space for people to show up as themselves. Harassment, discrimination, or any behavior that makes others feel unsafe or excluded will not be tolerated.3. Practice Active InclusionMake room for everyone to contribute. Be mindful of who’s speaking and who isn’t—invite those who are quiet to join the conversation, step back if you tend to take up a lot of space.4. Assume Good Intentions, Stay AccountableWe all make mistakes. If someone gives you feedback about your words or behavior, listen with openness. If you’re giving feedback, do so with care and the intention to grow together.5. Respect PrivacyWhat’s shared in this group stays in this group, unless someone has given clear permission to share it elsewhere.6. Use Inclusive LanguageLanguage matters. Avoid assumptions about people’s identities, backgrounds, or beliefs. When in doubt, ask—or simply listen.7. Speak From Your ExperienceUse “I” statements and avoid generalizations. This helps keep discussion grounded in personal experience and avoids unnecessary conflict.8. Zero Tolerance for Hate or HarmRacism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of hate speech or harm are not welcome here, period.9. Bring Curiosity, Not JudgmentWe’re here to learn from each other. Ask questions, share ideas, and remain open—even (especially) when you don’t agree.10. Moderation & AccountabilityCommunity moderators reserve the right to intervene when guidelines are not being followed. This could include a private conversation, a warning, or removal from the group.