# Why I choose humanism over faith

- Institution: TED
- Department: TEDGlobal 2017
- Speaker: Leo Igwe
- Year: 2017
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Religion
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/leo_igwe_why_i_choose_humanism_over_faith)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

As a humanist, Leo Igwe doesn't believe in divine intervention -- but he does believe in the power of human beings to alleviate suffering, cure disease, preserve the planet and turn situations of poverty into prosperity. In this bold talk, Igwe shares how humanism can free Africans from damaging superstitions and give them the power to rebuild the continent.

## Lectures

1. [Why I choose humanism over faith](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/leo_igwe_why_i_choose_humanism_over_faith/2f2c314c5cec), 11 min (TED's player)