Best Kirstine Kærn Podcasts (2024)

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S5/E11 - Puerto Rico - Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico 35:31

4y ago35:31

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In this week’s episode I talk to Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about nightmares, Cicero, humanism and the existential crisis. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on:…

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S5/E10 - Puerto Rico - Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico 28:08

4y ago28:08

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In this weeks episode I talk to Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up in a religious diverse family. We talk about atheism, humanism, activism and religious events in schools. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babe…

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S5/E8 - Puerto Rico - Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico 36:25

4y ago36:25

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In this weeks episode I talk to Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about separation of church and state. We talk about humanism, science, reason and populism. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: ww…

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S5/E7 - Guatemala - David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala 35:01

4y ago35:01

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In this week’s episode I talk to David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about Dostojevski, humanist values, womens rights and a successful event with Dan Barker. Humanistas Guatemala: http://www.humanistasguatemala.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelf…

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S5/E6 - Guatemala - Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala 29:17

4y ago29:17

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In this week’s episode I talk to Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala, First I talk to Vanessa. We talk about her growing up catholic. We talk about science, education, ethics and separation of church and state. Then I talk to Oscar. We talk about him growing up evangelical. We talk about Carl Sagan, discrimination an…

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S5/E5: Colombia - Edna Constanza Cepeda Fernánde, Ferney Yesyd Rodríguez Vargas and Ingrid Paola Nieto Vásquez 37:42

4y ago37:42

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In this week’s episode I talk to 3 nonbelievers in Colombia First I talk to Connie. We talk about her growing up with a catholic mother and an atheist father. We talk about the secular state, critical thinking and fighting stigmatization of atheists. Then I talk to Ferney from Bogota Atea. We talk about him growing up as a seventh day Adventist. We…

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S5/E4: Colombia - Basstian from Bogota Atea 29:40

4y ago29:40

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In this week’s episode I talk to Basstian from Bogota Atea. We talk about him growing up with a catholic mother and an atheist father. We talk about Hitchens, Wales, Bogota and being active in Grief without Belief. Bogota Atea: https://bogota.ateos.co/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelf…

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S5/E3: Colombia & USA - Luis Carlos Castellanos and Tucker Liebermann 29:19

4y ago29:19

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In this week’s episode I talk to Luis Carlos Castellanos from Children's Spaces and Tucker Lieberman from Bogota Atea. First I talk to Luis Carlos. We talk about him growing up as a catholic. We talk about Carl Sagan, Vatican City and learning kids critical thinking. Then I talk to Tucker. We talk about him growing up as a reformed jew. We talk abo…

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S5/E2: Peru - Helmut and Adrian from the Secular Humanist Society 27:43

4y ago27:43

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In this week’s episode I talk to Helmut Kessel and Adrián Núñes from the Secular Humanist Society of Peru. First I talk to Helmut. We talk about him growing up as a catholic. We talk about the two things which made him stop believing: 1) reading the Bible and 2) travelling and meeting people all over the world. Then I talk to Adrian. We talk about …

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S5/E1: Peru - Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru 27:47

4y ago27:47

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In this week’s episode I talk to Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru, We talk about how reading the Bible led him on the road to humanism. We talk about science, creationism, and the need for education. Secular Humanist Society of Peru: https://ssh.org.pe/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patr…

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S4/E10: Pakistan and New Zealand - Anonymous 39:04

4y ago39:04

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In this week’s episode I talk to a guy from Pakistan. He had to flee Pakistan because he is a humanist. I met him when I was in New Zealand. Due to security reasons he is anonymous. We talk about his road to humanism, the conditions for nonbelievers in Pakistan and how Humanists International has supported him. For information: at the time of publi…

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S4/E9: New Zealand - Chris and Judy from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists 42:46

4y ago42:46

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In this week’s episode I talk to 2 nonbelievers from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Chris Cavanagh. We talk about him growing up as a roman catholic. We talk about racism, criticising apartheid and religion in politics. Then I talk to Judy de Leeuwe. We talk about her growing up as an atheist. We talk about r…

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S4/E8: New Zealand - Niven, Gail and Peter from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists 43:33

4y ago43:33

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In this week’s episode I talk to 3 nonbelievers from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Niven Brown. We talk about him growing up as a nonbeliever. We talk about religious instructions in schools, Carl Sagan and the value of human life. Then I talk to Gail Burrows. We talk about her growing up as a christian. We …

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S4/E7: New Zealand - Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand 38:09

4y ago38:09

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In this week’s episode I talk to Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand. We talk about defining yourself as an atheist when you are a kid. We talk about skepticism, humanist ideas and discrimination against nonreligious in the legislation. Humanist Society of New Zealand: https://humanist.nz/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10e…

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S4/E6: New Zealand - Mark and Henare from Humanist Society of New Zealand 39:58

4y ago39:58

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In this week’s episode I talk to 2 humanists. First I talk to Mark Honeychurch. We talk about him finding Sagan & Dawkins in a bookshop in Iran. We talk about scientific method, skepticism, and secular education. Then I talk to Henare Parata. We talk about Maori culture, rituals, and superstition. We talk about his online group for Maori nonbelieve…

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S4/E5: New Zealand - Sara, Frank & Peter from Humanist Society of New Zealand 45:25

4y ago45:25

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In this week’s episode I talk to 3 humanists in Wellington. It is Sara Passmore, Frank Dungey and Peter Clemerson from Humanist Society of New Zealand. First I talk to Sara. We talk about how humanism became a big part of her identity. We talk about Maori belief, loss of traditions and religious instructions in schools. Then I talk to Frank. We tal…

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S4/E4: Fiji - Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association 25:27

4y ago25:27

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In this week’s episode I talk to Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association in Fiji. We talk about him growing up as a hindu. We talk about his journey from being hindu to sceptic, to rationalist and now an agnostic atheist. Pasific Islands Secular Association: https://pacificsecularists.wordpress.com/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelf…

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S4/E3: Australia - Rod Bower, Humanists Victoria 38:36

4y ago38:36

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In this weeks episode I talk to Rod Bower, President of Humanists Victoria. We talk about him becoming a humanist. We talk about religion being your whole life, how he experimented with his belief and how humanism sets the ground rules for us to live together. Humanists Victoria: https://vichumanist.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.1…

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S4/E2: Australia - Debbie Hoad, ACT Humanist Society 40:11

4y ago40:11

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In this weeks episode I talk to Debbie Hoad from the Humanist Society in Canberra. We talk about her growing up as Mormon. We talk about religion being your whole life, we talk about apostacy and buddhism. ACT Humanist Society: https://www.canberrahumanists.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfis…

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S4/E1: Australia - Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales 55:22

4y ago55:22

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In this week’s episode I talk to two Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales. First I talk to Murray. We talk about him growing up as a Methodist and how he fell out of religion. We also talk about religious teaching in schools and same sex marriages. Then I talk to John. We talk about science and scepticism. We talk about …

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S3/E16: India - Bharadwaj Munimanikyam 34:51

4+ y ago34:51

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In this week’s episode I talk to Bharadwaj from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to secular humanism. We talk about the importance of the Human Rights Declaration. And we talk about debunking superstition and exposing con artists. Indian Humanists: https://www.facebook.com/IndianHumanistsOfficial/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10e…

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S3/E15: India - Jahnavi Sanal and TNK Chaitanya 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

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In this week’s episode I talk to two nonbelivers in India. First I talk to Jahnavi. We talk about her growing up in a religious family. We talk about the importance of education. And how she decided to make small changes influencing kids by becoming a teacher. Then I talk to TNK from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to humanism. We talk abo…

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S3/E14: India - Narendra Nayak 36:46

4+ y ago36:46

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In this week’s episode I talk to Narendra Nayak, president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations. Narendra lives under police protection due to threats to his life. We talk about him becoming a rationalist. We talk about how he debunks superstition & how it is going in the wrong direction in India. Federation of Indian Rationalist As…

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S3/E13: India - Rehja Karanth and Dr. P. V. Bhandary 49:35

4+ y ago49:35

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In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Rehja Karanth. We talk about how she became a rationalist. She is teaching farmers to use medicine to cure their animals & we talk about the importance of teaching science to kids. Then I talk to Dr. P. V. Bhandary. We talk about him becoming a nonbeliever just a f…

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S3/E12: India - Dr. Bhaskar Maiya and Sonia D’costa 37:32

4+ y ago37:32

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In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Dr. Bhaskar Maiya. We talk about him growing up as hindu becoming a rationalist. We talk about him being an activist for many years & how he is still writing books even though he has retired. Then I talk to Sonia D’costa. We talk about her growing up as a roman cat…

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S3/E11: Nepal - Uttam Niraula from Society Humanism Nepal 25:14

4+ y ago25:14

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In this weeks episode I talk to Uttam Niraula, the president of Society Humanism Nepal and member of the board of Humanists International We talk about the long tradition for humanism in Nepal and the rise of fundamentalism. We talk about the cast system and the fight against superstition. Society for Humanism Nepal: http://sochnepal.org/ Support B…

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S3/E10: Nepal - Mr. Ramdev from Society for Humanism Nepal 22:49

4+ y ago22:49

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In this weeks episode I talk to Mr. Ramdev from Society for Humanism Nepal. We talk about his publishing company, and how he is fighting superstition through childrens books. Society for Humanism Nepal: http://sochnepal.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebo…

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S3/E9: Singapore - Tattsi and 2 others from Humanist Society Singapore 39:03

4+ y ago39:03

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In this weeks episode I talk to 3 non-believers in Singapore. First I talk to Tattsi, the president of the Humanist Society Singapore. We talk about how it is to be a non-believer in the country. Then I talk to an ex-muslim from Indonesia who now lives in Singapore and wants to be anonymous (15:15 minutes in). And finally I talk to an ex-hindu born…

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S3/E8: Malaysia - NN from Malaysian Atheists and Secular Humanists 40:44

4+ y ago40:44

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Today I am talking to an atheist from the Malaysian Atheists and Secular Humanists - MASH. Due to security reasons she wants to be anonymous. In Malaysia it is not easy to be an ex-muslim. We talk about the challenges atehists and especially ex-muslims face. We talk about science, feminism and human rights. MASH: https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianA…

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S3/E7: Indonesia - Yuuji from Indonesian Atheists 1:02:21

4+ y ago1:02:21

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In this weeks episode I am in Indonesia talking to Yuuji from the Indonesian Atheists. We talk about how it is growing up being a protestant in Indonesia. We talk about the challenges you face in Indonesia being bisexual, atheist and of mixed cultures. Indonesian Atheists: https://indonesianatheists.wordpress.com/ Support Babelfish on: https://babe…

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S3/E6: Philippines - Dwengster Bulaclac from HAPI 26:32

4+ y ago26:32

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In this weeks episode I talk to Dwengster Bulaclac, Chief Finance Officer for HAPI - the humanist organisation in the Philippines. We talk about how he has been a sceptic his whole life & when he experienced his Heureka moment. We talk about HAPIs advocacy work and how social media can be used to reach out to people. HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philip…

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S3/E5: Philippines - Kate Ante from HAPI 16:00

4+ y ago16:00

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In this weeks episode I talk to Kate Ante, mental health advocate for HAPI - the humanist organisation in the Philippines. We talk about how people with mental health issues is being discriminated in the Philippines. And how Kate together with HAPI is fighting the stigma. HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines International: https://hapihumanist.org/…

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S3/E4: Philippines - AJ Ballares from HAPI 31:05

4+ y ago31:05

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In this weeks episode I talk to AJ Ballares, Executive Director for HAPI - the humanist organisation in the Philippines. Once a baptist pastor we talk about his road to humanism. We talk about how the Philippines is a very religious country where divorce and abortion is illegal. HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines International: https://hapihumani…

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S3/E3: Philippines - Claris Quezon from HAPI 41:08

4+ y ago41:08

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In this weeks episode I talk to Claris Quezon, executive secretary in HAPI, the humanist organisation in the Filippines. Did you know the Philippines have indigenous people? I didn't. Claris introduces me to them and tells about the projects she runs together with HAPI. Humanist Alliance Philippines International aka HAPI: https://hapihumanist.org/…

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S3/E2: Philippines - Red Tani from the Filipino Freethinkers 39:00

4+ y ago39:00

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In this weeks episode I talk to Red Tani who is the president of the Filipino Freethinkers. We talk about how the Da Vinci Code inspired him. How he started the freethinkers and their advocacy work for human rights. The Filipino Freethinkers: https://filipinofreethinkers.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.c…

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S3/E1: Russia - Yaroslav Golovin, President of the Russian Humanist Society and Svetlana Turkova 16:58

4+ y ago16:58

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In the first episode of season 3 I talk to Yaroslav Golovin, President of the Russian Humanist Society og Svetlana Turkova. We talk about how it was growing up in an atheist country, how people have become more religious and how the church is influencing politics. Unfortunately the recording was cut off short due to technical issues. Sorry for this…

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S2/E14: Iran - Anonymous humanist from Iranian Humanistic and Ethical Committee 47:19

4+ y ago47:19

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In this weeks episode I talk to a male humanist from Iranian Humanistic and Ethical Committee. We talk about how it is to grow up in Iran, how he became a non-believer and a humanist. We talk about how you have to pretend being religious, not just in public but also to family and friends. We talk about the difficult choise between staying in Iran w…

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S2/E13: Nigeria - Stefanie Ogbonna an atheist and humanist 22:36

4+ y ago22:36

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In this weeks episode I talk to Stefanie Ogbonna an atheist and humanist in Nigeria. We talk about how she was born catholic and grew up in Europe. We talk about how it never has been an issue to be a non-believer until she returned to Nigeria. We talk about the differences between Europe and Nigeria and the challenges non-believers face. Due to th…

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S2/E12: Nigeria - Leo Igwe from Humanist Association of Nigeria 32:19

4+ y ago32:19

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In this weeks episode I talk to Leo Igwe from Humanists Association of Nigeria. We talk about him growing up as a catholic, wanting to be a priest but leaving the church. We talk about him founding the humanist movement in Nigeria and the fight for human rights. And I ask him what keeps him going in spite of the violence he has epxerienced. Due to …

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S2/E11: Italy and UK - Giovanni Gaetani from Humanists International 27:16

4+ y ago27:16

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In this episode I talk to Giovanni Gaetani from Humanists International. We talk about Giovanni growing up in Italy in a catholic familie. We talk about atheism, humanism, debaptisation. We also talk about the global humanist community and how Humanists International support the growth of humanist organisations all over the world. Humanists Interna…

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S2/E10: UK - Bob Churchill from Humanists International 31:45

5y ago31:45

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Today I talk to Bob Churchill from Humanists International. We talk about his way to humanism through philosophy. We talk about the current situation for non-belivers in the world, the Freedom of Thought Report, the Humanist at Risk campaign and advocacy in the UN. Humanists International: https://humanists.international/ Support Babelfish on: http…

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S2/E9: UK - Andrew Copson from Humanists UK and Humanists International 27:47

5y ago27:47

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In todays episode I talk to Andrew Copson from Humanists UK and Humanists International. We talk about him being 3rd generation humanist. We talk about the conditions for non-believers in the UK and globally. We talk about human rights, nationalism and religion. Humanists UK: https://humanism.org.uk/ Humanists International: https://humanists.inter…

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S2/E8: Ghana - Roslyn Mould from Humanist Association Ghana & HI 33:11

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Today I talk to Roslyn Mould from Humanist Association Ghana and board member of Humanists International. We talk about he way from being a catholic, & born again christian to becoming a humanist. We talk about young humanists in Africa, feminism, human rights and gay rights. Humanist Association Ghana: http://ghanahumanists.org/ Humanists Internat…

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S2/E7: Ghana - Anim Akornor from Humanist Association Ghana 26:53

5y ago26:53

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In todays episode I talk to Anim Akornor from Humanist Association Ghana. We talk about his process towards becoming a humanist and non-believer and how Thomas Paine's 'The Age of Reason' blew him away. We talk about critical thinking, science and AI. Humanist Association Ghana: http://ghanahumanists.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10e…

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S2/E6: Ghana - Ato Gyasi from Humanist Association Ghana 26:23

5y ago26:23

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In todays episode I talk to Ato Gyasi from Humanist Association Ghana. We talk about how he became an agnostic humanist, Hammurabi's code, Habakuk and his own Genesis. Humanist Association Ghana: http://ghanahumanists.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook…

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S2/E5: Ghana - Michael Osei Assibey from Humanist Association Ghana 1:09:58

5y ago1:09:58

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In todays episode I talk to Michael Osei Assibey from Humanist Association Ghana. We talk about the Game of Thrones like stories in the Bible & the Hollywood blockbuster stories of Greek mythology. We talk about his way to humanism, how humans keep recycling the same problems and not learning from history. Humanist Association Ghana: http://ghanahu…

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S2/E4: Iceland - Siggeir F. Ævarsson from Siedmennt 33:04

5y ago33:04

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Today I talk to Siggeir F. Ævarsson from Siedmennt, the humanist organisation on Iceland. We talk about how the state church used to play a major role in Iceland, how society has changed from being believers to non-believers. We talk about humanist ceremonies and participation in the public debate. Siedmennt: https://sidmennt.is/ Support Babelfish …

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S2/E3: Iceland - Inga Audbjörg Straumland from Siedmennt 21:59

5y ago21:59

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In todays episode I'm in Iceland talking to Inga Audbjörg Straumland from Siedmennt, the humanist organisation. We talk about how icelanders are not really religious, the scout oath, the state church and the popularity of the humanist confirmation. Siedmennt: https://sidmennt.is/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patre…

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S2/E2: Portugal - Rodrigo from Association for Republicanism and Secularism 24:04

5y ago24:04

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In this episode I talk to Rodrigo Craveiro dos Reis da Costa Brito from the Association for Republicanism and Secularism in Lisbon, Portugal. We talk about him growing up as part of conservative catholic bourgeois and becoming an atheist. We talk about science, religion and why fuzzy believers is a problem. The Association for Republicanism and Sec…

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S2/E1: Portugal - Ricardo from Association for Republicanism and Secularism 28:48

5y ago28:48

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In this first episode of season 2 I talk to Ricardo João Gaio Alves from the Association for Republicanism and Secularism in Lisbon, Portugal. We talk about him growing up as an atheist, about portugise secular history, dictatorship and the power of the catholic church. The Association for Republicanism and Secularism: http://www.laicidade.org/ Sup…

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