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Getting the word out about non-religious pastoral care

September 29, 2016 by Simon O'Donoghue

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]

Filed Under: Culture, Ethics, Humanism, Pastoral support Tagged With: Humanism, humanist, humanist care, non-religious pastoral support network, pastoral care, pastoral support

Writing a humanist novel

July 8, 2016 by Guest author

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]

Filed Under: Culture, Humanism, Literature, The Internet Tagged With: amazon, barbara lorna hudson, internet dating, novel, timed out

Opinion: The humanist case for staying in the EU

June 20, 2016 by Joan Smith

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Features, International, Politics Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, EU referendum, european union, referendum, remain

Opinion: Remain in the EU for peace, security, women, and our economy

June 20, 2016 by Mary Honeyball

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Features, Humanism, International Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, EU referendum, european union, referendum, remain

Opinion: Religious skeptics should be EU skeptics

June 20, 2016 by Matt Ridley

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Culture, Features, Humanism, Politics Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, european union, referendum, remain

Opinion: The EU is an invaluable venture in pooling sovereignty in a shrinking world

June 20, 2016 by David Pollock

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Features, Politics Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, EU referendum, european union, referendum, remain

Opinion: Lead a more democratic Europe from outside the EU

June 20, 2016 by Kelvin Hopkins

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Features, Humanism, International, Politics Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, EU referendum, european union, referendum, remain

Opinion: Reject Europe’s claims of a Christian identity, reject the EU

June 20, 2016 by Crispin Blunt

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Features, International, Politics Tagged With: bremain, brexit, Eu, EU referendum, european union, referendum, remain

The unbearable lightness of information

April 13, 2016 by George Zarkadakis

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]

Filed Under: Humanism

Man’s inhumanity to man: a humanist perspective on the crucifixion story

March 24, 2016 by Emma C Williams

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]

Filed Under: Comment, Culture Tagged With: classics, crucifixion, easter, gladiators, history, jesus, myth, mythology

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