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Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview with  Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) .Episode References Humanist UK; Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes awarded Darwin Day MedalRebecca Wragg Sykes InterviewHumanists UK;  Assisted Dying CampaignAssisted Dying Inquiry Report | Everything you need to knowBBC News; Greece legalises same-sex marriageMatthew Walker; Why We SleepMonica BelițoiuFacebookInstagramHumanists International; Why I contribute my experience and time to the Freedom of Thought Report, Monica BelițoiuHumanists International; Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile appDownload ScienceCalendar App on Play StoreFollow ASURHomepageInstagram @asur.roFacebook @secularumanistiYouTube @ASURChSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists)  who discuss;The importance of IWD todayDoes being humanist imply being a feminist?Highlighting influential women's voicesTalking more about women's healthEpisode references:Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot SeeHumanists UK: Human rights and equalityHumanist Life: Why Humanism and feminism go hand in hand (2015)Minna Salami: The difference between feminism and humanism (2014) The Guardian: Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mindMargaret Atwood, The Handmaid's TaleOmolara Ogundipe-LeslieWiki: StiwanismClaudia RodenWHO: Women's Health Fact SheetUpcoming events:Association of Black HumanistsSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

"We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being"  Dr Leo IgweThis week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa.Episode referencesGuardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy?JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin DayHUK: Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flawsHUK: MPs raise Mubarak Bala case HI: Free Mubarak Bala CampaignLeo Igwe@LeoIgweHumanist Association of NigeriaAdvocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW)critTHINK.africaTED; Why I Choose Humanism Over FaithFOTR: NigeriaUpcoming events:Association of Black HumanistsCentral London HumanistsHumanists InternationalSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole.Episode references:Humanists UK: Exploring Common Ground, Dialogue with othersHumanists UK: Dialogue Training ApplicationAbout Jeremy Rodell:🎤 Humanists UK Interview🐦 @jeremyr1📌 South West London Humanists Send us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns? We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann. Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a progressive humanist activist. As former President of Young Humanists International, Anya shared her evolving views on the movement, frustrations with organised non-profits and optimism for the next generation of activists. About Anya Overmann:🔗 anyaovermann.comⓂ️ Follow Anya on Medium📷 @Anyaovermann🐦@AnyaLOvermann🎙️ The Nomadic Humanist PodcastAnya's References:The Revolution Will Not Be Funded, Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex, INCITE! Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right nowParty for Socialism and LiberationUpcoming events:Central London Humanists EventsAssociation of Black Humanists EventsSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

"Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person."  Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on PeaceThis week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts  such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict. Our interview with journalist Scott Jacobson, whose boots on the ground in Ukraine bring a raw, provided an evidence-based angle to our discourse and demonstrates the critical role of informed journalism in shaping societal discourse. Join us on this exploration, amplify the conversation, and help shape a more humane approach to the global stage.Episode References:HUK: Statement on the Middle EastHumanist International Statement on Russian Invasion of UkraineAbout Scott Douglas Jacobsen:🔗In-Sight Publishing Ⓜ️Follow Scott on Medium📖Interview Series at Good Men Project 📧 scott.douglas.jacobsen@gmail.comScott's references:Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlModel UNtiktok: Scott Jacobsen in Mykolaiv, Ukraine via @remuscerneaofficialUnited States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  Abdul Waheed & Send us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.Together with host James, they discuss; insights from 2023 meetups and conventions, inspiring personal experiences, a varied events calendar and the important role of humanist voices in 2024's major democratic elections. Finally we pay a special thanks to our Producer Rob, who is moving on to bigger things in 2024!This week's panel only discussion is themed around the values of hope, wonder and collaborative achievement - thank you for joining us the debut year of Humanism Now.Episode References:Video playlist: talks from Humanists UK 2023 ConventionLeicester Humanists Launch EventHumanistically Speaking: A memorable humanist trip to the Large Hadron ColliderUnderstating Humanism Wonder: A Humanist PerspectiveHUK ‘Democracy is a humanist value’, affirms 2023 World Humanist CongressThe Guardian 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024HUK Bishops in the House of Lords CampaignHUK Assisted Dying CampaignSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

"I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"Welcome back to Humanism Now. This week we are delighted to share an extended interview with Bart Campolo, host of the inspirational podcast, Humanize Me! After decades as a Christian evangelist, Bart embraced humanism and now uses his platform to advocate for a more compassionate, curious and connected society. Together, we dissect the intricacies of growing a humanist community in a digital era, the place of AI in our emotional lives, and the transformative power of authentic, in-person connections.AJ also joins the panel to share his reflections on 2023 and some exciting news for 2024!About Bart Campolo:🏠 bartcampolo.org/about🎙️ Humanize Me! Podcast📷 @humanizemepodcast🐦 @bartcampoloSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

"When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-JonesOn this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. Emma shares the key findings for 2023, reasons why protecting freethought matters and positive examples of promoting secularism globally.In addition, Lola & Nicole join the panel this week to discuss the further proposed changes to UK visa requirements and it's impact on families and whether the UK is a secular country.  Plus we share our favourite xmas songs for your playlist! Episode references:BBC: Changes to UK visa requirements: Key points at-a-glanceHumanists International: Freedom of Thought ReportHumanists UK: Secularism in the UKAbout Emma Wadsworth Jones🔗 Humanists International - People📧 Contact HI🐦 @humanistsint#️⃣ #FOTR2023Emma's references:HI: Freedom of thought ReportBlog: How the Freedom of Thought Report helps protect humanists at riskHI: How to get involved and supportUpcoming events:CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024AssociatSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism

"Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona VallanceWhat does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal needs. Plus our interview with the brilliant Maddy Goodall, co-ordinator of the Humanist Heritage project, which documents and preserves more than 125 years of rich humanist history.Episode references:Life and Fate - Vasily GrossmanThe Social Instinct, What Nature Can Teach Us About Working Together - Nichola RaihaniHumanism Now Episode 4 with Jamie Woodhouse on SentientismRené DescartesPeter ThatchellAbout Maddy Goodall🔗 Heritage humanists📧 heritage@humanists.uk 🐦 @maddyogoodallMaddy's references:Zona Vallance (1860-1904)Lillie Boileau (1869-1930)Nellie Freeman (1863-1943)May Seaton-Tiedeman (1862-1948)The Humanist Movement in Modern Britain,  Callum Brown, David Nash, Charlie LynchUpcoming events:CLH Xmas Party: Send us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism