East London Humanists

Antiquated charity laws which advantage promotion of religious dogma come under the spotlight (Barking & Dagenham Post. Opinion Piece 9.10.19)

Exploration of the links between extreme Christian fundamentalist ideology, human expansion and destruction of the planet. Opinion piece Newham Recorder 12.9.19

The important role Humanists play advocating progressive secular policies across party political lines is examined in Barking & Dagenham Post opinion piece (28.8.19).

Why Humanists support the case for assisted dying, for publication Barking and Dagenham Post 24.7.19

A lot has changed in the 75 years since Christian collective worship was made compulsory in schools. East London Humanists call for reform in the Spiritual Life column of the Ilford Recorder 11 July 2019

A call to challenge the newly elected Brexit Party MEPs on their reckless rejection of climate change evidence(Newham Recorder Opinion Piece 26.6.19).

Trump’s after-dinner speech at Buckingham Palace sticks in the throat (East London Humanists opinion piece, Barking and Dagenham Post 13.6.19)

The archaic rules on collective assemblies for schools are put under the spotlight in this opinion piece for the Barking and Dagenham Post published 2 May.

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“(i) Everyone has the right to education … (2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.” (Article 26 Universal Declaration of Human Rights).

This piece for the Barking and Dagenham Post looks at how religious die-hards are trying to deprive kids in this country of their rights.

This year’s annual ‘multi-faith’ event at New City College* provided some fascinating insights, as usual.