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David Warden
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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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David Warden
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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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David Warden
Nov 30, 20238 min read
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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News
Nov 30, 20233 min read
“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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Penny Morgan
Nov 30, 20235 min read
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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Maggie Hall
Nov 30, 20236 min read
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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David Warden
Nov 30, 20238 min read
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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Aaron the Humanist
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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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Aaron the Humanist
Nov 30, 20235 min read
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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Richard Warden
Nov 30, 202310 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 202310 min read
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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David Warden
Nov 30, 20237 min read
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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Karl Singarvelan Raha
Nov 30, 202310 min read
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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Keith Hayward
Nov 30, 20235 min read
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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Barry Newman
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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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Aaron the Humanist
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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, 202314 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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