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WHITHER SECULAR REPUBLICANISM
Jason Walsh examines its future in an ‘agreed Ireland’
HUMANISTS AND ATHEISTS
Michael Nugent asks if the differences matter
BLASPHEMY LAW TO COMMENCE IN OCTOBER?
The Blasphemy issue should be put to a referendum
LITTLE CRIMINALS
Peter Pallas recounts an Artane experience
HOT TOPICS
THINK FOR YOURSELF OUTSIDE THE WHALE
Róise Carroll takes a lesson from Hunter S. Thompson
THE HELLENIC FOUNDATION OF HUMANISM
David Godden traces Humanism from Thales to Socrates
ERASMUS: THE PRAISE OF FOLLY
Brian McClinton recalls a Renaissance masterpiece
RELIGION: A HUMAN ECOLOGICAL CREATION
Brendan Connolly on the role of facts and faith
TWO FUNERALS AND A WEDDING
Brian Whiteside makes a confession
CLINGING TO A ROCK
Stuart Hartill has a Smiley Face on his tummy
LETTERS
BEST BLASPHEMOUS JOKES; POETRY CORNER
PROSPERO’S MEDIA DIARY
BOOKS: Soul of the Age
BOOKS: The Six Ways of Atheism
CLUMPERS AND SPLITTERS
Neil Reid asks if there are too many Humanist groups
Humanism Ireland
Bi-monthly magazine Humanism Ireland
Ireland,
north and south, is becoming a more
diverse and plural society. Ethnic minorities are growing daily, women
are acquiring more power and influence in all walks of life, gays and
lesbians are emerging from the shadows, and secularists are
sticking their heads above the parapet. All are contributing to a new
and exciting melting pot.
The most successful societies are those which utilise all their diverse cultures, divergent opinions and varied talents for the common good. They recognise the right to be different, while at the same time cherishing the universal values we all share as part of our common humanity.
Humanism Ireland aims to reflect this diversity, as well as giving voice to the 14% or more of the population who comprise a secular constituency. At first glance, this challenge might appear to be impossible. But in life we must do the thing we think we cannot do. The Humanist philosophy is basically the same wherever we live on this crowded earth, and issues of concern to Humanists are much the same on either side of the Irish border. Bertrand Russell summed it up well: “Remember your humanity and forget the rest”. Humanism Ireland seeks to address issues of concern to humanity, here and elsewhere, and to applaud and celebrate all human endeavour which contributes to the betterment of life now and in the future.
The Archive:
The most successful societies are those which utilise all their diverse cultures, divergent opinions and varied talents for the common good. They recognise the right to be different, while at the same time cherishing the universal values we all share as part of our common humanity.
Humanism Ireland aims to reflect this diversity, as well as giving voice to the 14% or more of the population who comprise a secular constituency. At first glance, this challenge might appear to be impossible. But in life we must do the thing we think we cannot do. The Humanist philosophy is basically the same wherever we live on this crowded earth, and issues of concern to Humanists are much the same on either side of the Irish border. Bertrand Russell summed it up well: “Remember your humanity and forget the rest”. Humanism Ireland seeks to address issues of concern to humanity, here and elsewhere, and to applaud and celebrate all human endeavour which contributes to the betterment of life now and in the future.
The Archive: