Late last year, BHA Chief Executive Andrew Copson was one of 20 commissioners working under Baroness Elizabeth Butler-Sloss to produce the Woolf Institute’s ‘Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life: living with difference - … [Continue reading]
Yesterday the High Court ruled that the UK Government’s subject content on GCSE Religious Studies in English schools is unlawful. The ruling was as a result of a case brought by three humanist families, with support of the British Humanist … [Continue reading]
As scepticism and materialism replace blind faith, more people than ever worldwide are opting for atheism, argues Conservative Humanists patron Matt Ridley. Fifty years ago, after the cracking of the genetic code, Francis Crick was so confident … [Continue reading]
In the wake of the tragic events in Paris last week, Jacob Kishere appeals for an honest and plain-speaking language when describing the dangers posed by religious fundamentalists. Before the bloodshed had even ended in Paris on Friday night … [Continue reading]
Five days shalt thou labour, as the Bible says. The seventh day is the Lord thy God’s. The sixth day is for football. - Anthony Burgess I am sure you have felt it too, that feeling of the numinous and the transcendent? Perhaps you feel this … [Continue reading]
All this week, young humanists are raising money for good causes. The BHA's student section, the AHS, is hosting its annual Non-Prophet Week, and the International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organisation has launched its Better Tomorrow humanist … [Continue reading]
What could be the harm in sending a Christmas gift to a child in need? At this time of year, schools all across the country are taking part in the Christmas Box appeal, and the task is superficially noble: ask your child to fill a decorated box with … [Continue reading]
Time is truly running out now to take part in the BHA's 2015 Happiness Photography Competition. The comments on this post from Facebook shows a snapshot of what we've been receiving since advertising the competition, which promises prizes … [Continue reading]
Young Humanists graphic designer Kathleen van Geete reflects on a spirited weekend of humanist discussion and debate in the Netherlands. In early August, I was lucky to be one of several humanists despatched to the outskirts of Eindhoven in … [Continue reading]
Jacob Kishere looks at the narratives of oppression exploited by Islamists to portray an intense clash of civilisations. There has been rightful jubilation amongst Britons, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, at the arrest of Anjem Choudary after … [Continue reading]