For two years now the British Humanist Association has been training and accrediting non-religious people to provide pastoral care in a range of institutional settings throughout the UK. Our network has been rapidly expanding and now stands at over … [Continue reading]
Writing a humanist novel
It’s as though a door opened and someone beckoned; I didn’t respond, and the door was closed for always. I was still a non-believer, but not so militant now – perhaps because of that little Madonna, or because of my friend Maria who trusted in that … [Continue reading]
Opinion: The humanist case for staying in the EU
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
Opinion: Remain in the EU for peace, security, women, and our economy
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
Opinion: Religious skeptics should be EU skeptics
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
Opinion: The EU is an invaluable venture in pooling sovereignty in a shrinking world
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
Opinion: Lead a more democratic Europe from outside the EU
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
Opinion: Reject Europe’s claims of a Christian identity, reject the EU
This blog is part of a series of perspectives on the EU referendum from prominent humanists on either side of the debate. Each puts forward a humanist case for the United Kingdom either remaining a member of, or leaving, the European Union. All six … [Continue reading]
The unbearable lightness of information
Artificial intelligence expert George Zarkadakis explores the idea of consciousness, and just what it is that makes us human. Many notable scientists, including Stephen Hawking, believe that in the not too distant future it will be possible to … [Continue reading]
Man’s inhumanity to man: a humanist perspective on the crucifixion story
Historical, mythical or legendary, the crucifixion of Christ represents the story of many. Whether or not the man called Jesus existed – and the modern scholarly view on this seems to range from ‘probably’ to ‘possibly’ – the gospel narrative … [Continue reading]
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