An Argument for God’s Existence – Why It Fails
Does the premise 'it is possible God exists' just trade on the ambiguity between metaphysical and epistemic necessity/possibility?
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The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation
Can the Theory of Mind help us foster more empathy and drive us out of our bubbles? How can we achieve a world governed by facts in an era of polarisation?
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Iran’s Influence in Yemen is Bad News for Baha’is
Yemen’s Iran-backed government arrests Baha’is, even sentencing one to death. Conatus News spoke with the brother of one imprisoned Baha’i.
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An Interview on Humanism and Superstition in Lagos, Nigeria
An interview with James-Adeyinka Shorungbe , the Director of the Humanist Assembly of Lagos. They discuss humanism in Nigeria and pervasive superstition.
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Hate Twitter? You Might Just Be Doing It Wrong: Keys to a Productive Conversation
Do You Hate Twitter? You Just Might Be Doing It Wrong
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“Not In My Name” – Secular India Revolts Against Lynchings of Muslims
Secular parts of Indian society have been finally galvanised into action to protest the lynchings of Muslims under the guise of opposition to cow slaughter. The spate of lynchings, murders and violence being perpetrated in India by so-called cow defenders, also known as ‘gau rakshaks’, who are apparently finding cow slaughter an affront to their […]
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Pointing the Finger: Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Ableism
I was recently accused of ableism for expressing gratitude that I am not disabled. Is this fair- or is it the pointing of a finger that censors all dissent?
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The Corbyn Confusion: The Dangers of Leftist-Nationalist Fusionism
Labour has formed a coalition of chaos among its own membership and voters. Corbynism is squatting on a time bomb of visions of Britain’s future.
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German Parliament Legalises Same-Sex Marriage In Historic Vote
The historic reform grants same-sex couples who were limited to civil unions full marital rights, and allows them to adopt children.
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Should Religious Bigotry Towards LGB People go Unchallenged?
Even vague intolerance or irrational attitudes towards LGBT people should not be left unchallenged, simply because it is in the guise of a minority religion Earlier this week, in anticipation of the various Pride marches being held in various parts of the world, Al Jazeera reported that Sweden’s far-right had planned a Pride march through […]
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