Elected officials to this day continue to cite the Census to make the point that Britain is a ‘Christian country’ or a country made up principally of Christians. The Census statistic of 59% is used to justify all sorts of privileges granted to the … [Continue reading]
The 2015 general election on 7 May looks closer than ever and contentious issues around religion are clear political skirmishing grounds. In light of this, should churches still house ballot boxes? The research suggests not, argues Adam … [Continue reading]
Ben Greenhalgh justifies our fascination with stories on the small screen. The door creaks open and you emerge, still grasping the duvet that you have failed to part from for days. It’s stained, ridden with crumbs and stinks like stale beer. … [Continue reading]
James Fogg, in this guest post on HumanistLife, discusses the increasing popularity of the humanist perspective among young people, as well as the broad popularity of BHA campaign areas within that demographic. I believe many people, young and … [Continue reading]
At an excellent event run by Sheffield University students I was recently asked what we could do to conquer apathy amongst younger people. They don't even care about the issues directly affecting their lives, the attendee said. So why would they care … [Continue reading]
For International Women's Day (8 March 2015), Cordelia Tucker O'Sullivan explores the profound unity of Humanism and feminism. ‘Why feminism and not just humanism?’ is a question often invoked by closet misogynists attempting to highlight some … [Continue reading]
Graham Walker reflects on the latest controversy at the Durham Free School, and reflects on the need for inclusive schools across the state sector. Many will remember the education scandal associated with the so-called 'Operation Trojan Horse' … [Continue reading]
Forget the problem of evil, argues Matthew Hicks. Why aren't we getting more het up about injustice and human suffering? Last week saw a media storm over an interview with Stephen Fry. During the interview (embedded below), Fry was asked: ‘What if … [Continue reading]
Tony Charlesworth is alarmed by what he sees as crude generalisations about 'the media' at the recent 'Common Ground' event between humanists and Muslims at Conway Hall. People are not punchbags. Mutual comprehension is always preferable to … [Continue reading]
TTIP, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, sounds pretty dull, doesn't it? I had to force myself to take an interest and read up on TTIP (pronounced 'T-tip') when a friend in the local World Justice Movement group persuaded me to … [Continue reading]