Scott Douglas Jacobsen Doug Thomas of Secular Connexion Séculière, who I have talked with before, has done something, which I have talked with some others in the irreligious community in Canada before about:
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In Celebration of Dr. Leo Igwe
Scott Douglas Jacobsen Dr. Leo Igwe has been awarded the Distinguished Services to Humanism Award by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU). We have written a number of articles together in a question and answer format. It was a pleasant surprise to him, apparently (Brayton, 2017). I am happy … Continue reading
Using the Freedom of Thought Report
I have been covering the International Humanist and Ethical Union’s Freedom of Thought Report since its first edition in 2012, and every year, without fail, someone complains about its focus. In the past I have repeatedly explained why the report’s narrow focus makes sense. This year, I’m going one step … Continue reading
Weekly Update: to
Here’s your Canadian Atheist Weekly Update for 3-Dec-2016 to 9-Dec-2016.
Human Rights Day 2015
Today is Human Rights Day, commemorating the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The theme this year is “Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.”… not as good as last year’s, but not bad. This coming year is going to be a … Continue reading
This is not an unbelievers’ world – 2014 edition
Last year, when I was writing about the 2013 Freedom of Thought report, my plan was to do a thorough analysis of the data in the report. That didn’t happen, mostly because Canadian Atheist was shut down by hackers at the time. It got better, but for various reasons I … Continue reading