Editor’s Welcome
Our main theme this month is a "world without borders". The consequences of unlimited migration could overwhelm our capacity to cope.
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Penny Morgan
- 5 days ago
- 5 min
Crumpets and Croissants: Rival Nationalisms in Canada
By Dr Penny Morgan Having spent some time in Canada, Penny looks at the conflicts which can arise when one nation is divided by two...
Maggie Hall
- 5 days ago
- 6 min
Shiva’s story: How a Humanist Group Helped an Iranian Asylum Seeker
By Maggie Hall Maggie is a former Chair of Brighton Humanists, a member of the Humanists UK Dialogue Network, and a Humanists UK School...
David Warden
- 5 days ago
- 8 min
The Past Future of Humanism: Happy 50th Birthday Humanist Manifesto II
By David Warden In this article, David looks back at the future of humanism as envisioned by humanists 50 years ago, paying tribute to...
Aaron the Humanist
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
2024 elections are looming: Do we expect too much of our politicians?
By Aaron the Humanist In this article, Aaron delves into the complex landscape of British politics, focusing on the challenges and...
Richard Warden
- 5 days ago
- 8 min
Not a Trojan Horse: the case for compulsory religious education in schools
By Revd Dr Richard Warden Richard is a retired School Chaplain and Head of Religious Studies, and is currently a governor of a Church of...
John Glazer
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
Borderless Nations: Pros and Cons
By John Glazer John is a retired business owner who has crossed many borders over the years. He is also a member of Dorset Humanists. In...
Anthony Lewis
- 5 days ago
- 10 min
Borders matter and they’re everywhere
In our age of globalisation, polarisation, and borderless virtual communities, it's vital that we find ways manage
David Warden
- 5 days ago
- 7 min
Why humanists should stand with Israel and with the people of Gaza for a better future
By David Warden David is the humanist representative on the Bournemouth & Poole Holocaust Memorial Day Committee. In this article he...
Karl Singarvelan Raha
- 5 days ago
- 10 min
The Indian Diaspora: Perils and Promises of a Borderless World
By Karl Singarvelan Raha Karl is a keen student of global humanist history and democratic politics. In this article, he traces the...
Keith Hayward
- 5 days ago
- 5 min
After humanity: the future of artificial intelligence
By Keith Hayward Keith is a committee member of Farnham Humanists. He is a retired motor engineer and currently runs a retail garden...
Barry Newman
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
Alternatives to Mass Migration: a Humanist Approach
By Barry Newman Barry is a retired NHS intensive care consultant. He is the humanist representative on the Dorset Standing Advisory...
Aaron the Humanist
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
What Countries Really Represent – They’re Not Just Arbitrary Lines on a Map
By Aaron the Humanist In this article, Aaron looks at the fundamental elements that make a country a country, asking what binds us...
Lisa Arnold
- 5 days ago
- 14 min
Life in Tel Aviv since October 7th
Interview by Lisa Arnold What has it been like to live in Israel since the 7th October massacre? Lisa Arnold interviewed Dani R to find...
Maggie Hall
- Oct 31
- 9 min
What young people think about humanism: it’s not good news
By Maggie Hall Maggie is a former Chair of Brighton Humanists, a member of the Humanists UK Dialogue Network, and a Humanists UK School...
David Warden
- Oct 31
- 10 min
I’m a humanist because...
Introduction by David Warden There are two types of humanists: born humanists and born again humanists. So the joke goes! The majority of...
Anthony Lewis
- Oct 31
- 6 min
The Missing Millions: Where is the Humanist Diaspora?
Humanism is clearly struggling to appeal to a more diverse demographic, outside its core base of mainly retired, educated professionals.
Karl Singarvelan Raha
- Oct 31
- 10 min
Marx the humanist
By Karl Singarvelan Raha I would like to dedicate this article to the millions of people who lost their lives due to the oppressive...
Mike Flood
- Oct 31
- 8 min
Do humanists need to be more assertive about their beliefs?
By Dr Mike Flood Mike is Chair of Milton Keynes Humanists and Chair of the Future of Humanism Group. In this article he asks whether...
Roger O'Brien
- Oct 31
- 10 min
Critiquing humanism and normalising atheism
By Roger O'Brien Roger is a solicitor. He grew up on a council estate in Hull, and studied politics and modern history at Manchester...
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