Nov 30, 2023
2 min

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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Humanists UK statements on events in the Middle East

David Warden

Nov 30, 2023
3 min

World without Borders

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...

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Is Freemasonry compatible with Humanism?

David Warden

Nov 30, 2023
8 min

World without Borders

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...

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“Man crushed to death by robot that mistook him for a box”: Farnham Humanists’ big AI event

News

Nov 30, 2023
3 min

World without Borders

“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...

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Crumpets and Croissants: Rival Nationalisms in Canada

Penny Morgan

Nov 30, 2023
5 min

World without Borders

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...

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Shiva’s story: How a Humanist Group Helped an Iranian Asylum Seeker

Maggie Hall

Nov 30, 2023
6 min

World without Borders

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...

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The Past Future of Humanism: Happy 50th Birthday Humanist Manifesto II

David Warden

Nov 30, 2023
8 min

World without Borders

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...

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2024 elections are looming: Do we expect too much of our politicians?

Aaron the Humanist

Nov 30, 2023
4 min

World without Borders

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...

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Israel-Gaza: Fence sitting is not an option

Aaron the Humanist

Nov 30, 2023
5 min

World without Borders

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...

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Not a Trojan Horse: the case for compulsory religious education in schools

Richard Warden

Nov 30, 2023
10 min

World without Borders

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...

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John Glazer

Nov 30, 2023
3 min

World without Borders

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...

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Anthony Lewis

Nov 30, 2023
10 min

World without Borders

Borders matter and they’re everywhere

In our age of globalisation, polarisation, and borderless virtual communities, it's vital that we find ways manage

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Why humanists should stand with Israel and with the people of Gaza for a better future

David Warden

Nov 30, 2023
7 min

World without Borders

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...

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The Indian Diaspora: Perils and Promises of a Borderless World

Karl Singarvelan Raha

Nov 30, 2023
10 min

World without Borders

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...

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After humanity: the future of artificial intelligence

Keith Hayward

Nov 30, 2023
5 min

World without Borders

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...

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Alternatives to Mass Migration: a Humanist Approach

Barry Newman

Nov 30, 2023
4 min

World without Borders

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...

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What Countries Really Represent – They’re Not Just Arbitrary Lines on a Map

Aaron the Humanist

Nov 30, 2023
4 min

World without Borders

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...

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Lisa Arnold

Nov 30, 2023
14 min

World without Borders

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...

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David Warden

Nov 30, 2023
4 min

World without Borders

Frank Furedi book review

Book review by David Warden Why Borders Matter: Why Humanity Must Relearn the Art of Drawing Boundaries (2020) by Frank Furedi Frank...

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Alexander Williams

Nov 30, 2023
2 min

World without Borders

Poet’s Corner – World Without Borders

By Alex Williams This month’s theme – World Without Borders – has inspired me to reflect on the origin and legitimacy of the different...

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December 2023 - World Without Borders