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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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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“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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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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Can an Evangelical Christian Truly Lead a Liberal Political Party?
To what extent should Tim Farron's socially conservative, Christian beliefs matter? Should politics be defined by actions, regardless of private beliefs?
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Responding to Finsbury: Let’s Be Honest with Ourselves
If we are to prepare ourselves for the future, we must take a serious look at where the discourse around terrorism is going wrong.
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In Plain Sight: MEND, CAGE, and So-Called “Non-Violent Extremism”
How do we tackle the problem with MEND, CAGE, and non-violent extremism that operates just within the law, sowing division and spreading hate?
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Interview – Rev. Dr. Paul Knupp, Jr on Humanist Activism
Rev. Dr. Paul Knupp, Jr. is the Co-Founder & President of the Humanist Society of Iowa. He is a Chaplain for the American Humanist Association and trained in theology and psychological dynamics. Here we discuss some of his work and background and thinking.
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“It’s Our Tradition”: Witchcraft Beliefs in African Migrant Communities
Belief in witchcraft is a troublesome but real part of some African migrant communities, leading to issues such as child abuse and human right violations.
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