This FAQ is under construction.

What is a rationalist?
What is a humanist?
What are the Objects of the NZARH?
Do you have to be both a rationalist and humanist to be a member of the NZARH?

A rationalist believes that knowledge and truth are ascertained by using reason and logic, and not by divine or supernatural revelation.

A humanist rejects that there is any power or moral value superior to that of humanity; the rejection of religion in favour of a belief in the advancement of humanity by its own efforts.

The Objects for which the NZARH is established are:

• To advocate a rational, humane, and secular view of life without reference to supernatural agencies and which is compatible with the scientific method.

To promote a tolerant, responsible, and open society.
To encourage open-minded enquiry into matters relevant to human co-existence and well-being.

Membership is open to everyone who signs that they are agreement with the objects of the NZARH and is subject to approval by the NZARH Council. These objects include advocating a view of life without reference to the supernatural, and promoting a tolerant, responsible, and open society. To agree with these objects you are a rationalist and a humanist by the broader meanings of these two words.