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May 26, 2025January 30, 2026public, article

Rev. Gretta Vosper: Atheist Minister, Progressive Christian Leader, and Post-Theist Advocate

How did Gretta Vosper become a leading atheist minister in the United Church of Canada and a pioneer of progressive Christianity? Reverend […]

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May 25, 2025January 30, 2026public, article

Global Wars by Decade: From Somalia’s 1991 Conflict to the Gaza War (2023)

What are the major active wars worldwide since 1991 and how have they evolved by decade? The Nature of War War is […]

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May 24, 2025January 26, 2026public, article

The Case of Dr. Christopher DiCarlo: ‘We Are All African’ and the Clash of Science, Culture, and Academia

What happened to Dr. Christopher DiCarlo after teaching ‘We Are All African’ in a Canadian university course on critical thinking? On November […]

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May 24, 2025January 26, 2026public, interview

Reconciling Indigeneity, Humanism, and Atheism: A Conversation with Dennis Bevington

*This interview is a contribution to an upcoming text on global indigeneity and international humanism from In-Sight Publishing.*  How do Indigenous communities […]

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May 23, 2025January 27, 2026public, article

Lindsay Shepherd’s Academic Freedom and Free Speech Case: The Chronology and Facts

How has the Lindsay Shepherd case influenced freedom of expression policies and academic freedom standards at Canadian universities? Everyone has the following […]

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May 22, 2025January 27, 2026public, article

Diplomatic Tragedy in D.C.: Murder of Israeli Embassy Staff Linked to Antisemitic Hate Crime and Terrorism

What are the key details surrounding the May 21, 2025, murder of Israeli diplomats Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside a […]

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May 15, 2025January 27, 2026public, article

Sustainable Population Growth: Balancing Demographics, Climate, and Human Values

“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires […]

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May 15, 2025January 27, 2026public, article

Ed Fredkin and the Foundations of Digital Philosophy: The Universe as Computation

Ed Fredkin (1934-2023), deceased MIT Professor and Caltech Fairchild Distinguished Scholar, can be attributed as one of the founders of Digital Philosophy. […]

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May 11, 2025January 27, 2026public, article

Growing Through Langley: A Journey in Smaller Municipality Canada

Foundation of the British Columbia Firmament The Father of British Columbia, Sir James Douglas, is worshipped in the community where I grew […]

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May 5, 2025January 27, 2026public, interview

Māori Atheism and Identity: Eru Hiko-Tahuri on Culture, Humanism, and Secular Belief

*This interview is a contribution to an upcoming text on global indigeneity and international humanism from In-Sight Publishing.*  Eru Hiko-Tahuri, a Māori […]

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Humanism and Economics

HUMANISM AND ECONOMICS PART ONE You do not have to be a doctor to know that good hygiene, nutrition, and ...
April 21, 2026 / George Hewson

Humanism as Resistance: Reclaiming Dialogue in Divided Times

Previously published in: humanistfreedoms The rise of modern individualism, scientific inquiry, and pluralistic thought did not emerge in Europe because ...
February 8, 2026 / Lloyd Robertson

Two Solitudes of Secularism

Two distinct interpretations of secularism are discussed by Leslie Rosenblood, Secularism Chair of the Centre for Inquiry Canada, and Michel ...
February 3, 2026 / Michel Virard

Humanism and Religion

PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display ...
January 28, 2026 / George Hewson

Humanism, Democracy, and Freedom

PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator ...
January 25, 2026 / George Hewson

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