From fundamentalism to atheism, learning forgiveness, and the comedy of awkwardness
The best long-reads from the New Humanist this month.
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Can a Christian church employ an atheist minister?
The United Church of Canada is considering the position of Gretta Vosper, a minister who says she does not believe in god.
Poetry in a Changing World: Fiona Sampson at Clementi House, 15 June
"But is it useful?" Join us for a lecture by Professor Fiona Sampson.
The Summer 2016 New Humanist is out now!
Who wants to live forever?; why poems are good for the rational mind; how Russia fell back in love with Stalin; listening to the universe; and more...
Learn morality from the religious? No thanks
In the last New Humanist, moral philosopher Peter Singer said "it’s worthwhile to make common cause with people of various religions". Here, a reader responds.
Extremists in Bangladesh are widening their net
More than 20 people have been violently murdered since 2013, with radical elements empowered by government inaction.
Summer 2016 Issue Launch Party, 2 June
Join us to celebrate the launch of the Summer 2016 New Humanist
Human nature, the road to liberation, and Einstein’s riddles
The best long-reads from the New Humanist this month.
Pakistan, Memory and Place: Samira Shackle at the Barbican on 19 May
Join New Humanist‘s assistant editor Samira Shackle at the Barbican’s Curve Gallery on 19 May, for a talk on “Pakistan,memory and place”, to mark the opening of the award-winning artist…
“It would be good if we could learn to listen to reason again”
A Q&A with James Garvey, author of a new book on the persuasion industry.
The Prevent scheme, fundamentalism in Nigeria, and mourning David Bowie
The best long-reads from the New Humanist this month.
“More needs to be done about mainstream racism and the practice of the state”
A Q&A with Hsiao-Hung Pai, author of a new book about Britain's far-right.
Gandhi in South Africa, the appeal of makeup, and sharia law
The best long-reads from the New Humanist this month.
The unlikely rise of Flat Earthism
Recent media reports suggest that an increasing number of people believe the Earth is flat.