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When can children make their own decisions about religion and belief?
By Aaron the Humanist Aaron is our Layout Editor and a regular contributor. In this article, he asks at what age should a child be...

Aaron the Humanist
Jan 31, 20246 min read


Faith to Faithless: the difficult process of leaving a high-control religion
By Dr George Locke George is a member of Dorset Humanists committee and a volunteer for Faith to Faithless which is Humanists UK's...

George Locke
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Secularists do not wish to banish religion from the public square but they do insist on the separation of religion and state
By Stephen Evans Stephen Evans is Chief Executive of the National Secular Society in the UK and a regular media commentator on the role...

Stephen Evans
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Suffering to be beautiful: a horrible history of human vanity
By Maggie Hall Maggie is a former Chair of Brighton Humanists, a member of the Humanists UK Dialogue Network, and a Humanists UK School...

Maggie Hall
Jan 22, 20247 min read


Editor’s Welcome
Our main theme this month is a "world without borders". The consequences of unlimited migration could overwhelm our capacity to cope.

David Warden
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Humanists UK statements on events in the Middle East
Humanists UK issued this statement via its blog on 13 October, 2023. It issued a similar statement on 3 November, 2023. Humanistically...

David Warden
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Is Freemasonry compatible with Humanism?
Report by David Warden, Chair of Dorset Humanists. David is pictured here with guest speaker and Freemason Malcolm Williamson. Dorset...

David Warden
Nov 30, 20238 min read


“Man crushed to death by robot that mistook him for a box”: Farnham Humanists’ big AI event
Farnham Humanists in Surrey hosted a fantastic event on Artificial Intelligence and Artificial General Intelligence at an event in...

News
Nov 30, 20233 min read


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...

Penny Morgan
Nov 30, 20235 min read


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...

Maggie Hall
Nov 30, 20236 min read


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...

David Warden
Nov 30, 20238 min read


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...

Aaron the Humanist
Nov 30, 20234 min read


Israel-Gaza: Fence sitting is not an option
By Aaron the Humanist In this article, Aaron challenges the idea that the two sides in the Israel-Gaza War are as bad as each other and...

Aaron the Humanist
Nov 30, 20235 min read


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...
Richard Warden
Nov 30, 202310 min read


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...

John Glazer
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Borders matter and they’re everywhere
In our age of globalisation, polarisation, and borderless virtual communities, it's vital that we find ways manage

Anthony Lewis
Nov 30, 202310 min read


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...

David Warden
Nov 30, 20237 min read


The Indian Diaspora: Perils and Promises of a Borderless World
By Mohit Palagiri Mohit is a keen student of global humanist history and democratic politics. In this article, he traces the history of...

Mohit Palagiri
Nov 30, 202310 min read


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...

Keith Hayward
Nov 30, 20235 min read


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...

Barry Newman
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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