Humanist Perspectives Digital Magazine

10/26/2025

HP 233: The Poetry Corner: You are not in the corner to be punished. This is where the beauty is hiding. – by Monique Montgomery

The selections in this issue’s Poetry Corner are from Canadian author Laura Lush. They come from a collection called Carapace.

The selections in this issue’s Poetry Corner are from Canadian author Laura Lush. They come from a collection called Carapace.

10/26/2025

HP 233: NUMEROLOGY: To Be or Not to Be [Rational]? – by Sophie Dulesh

A friend, NJ, recently sent me a curious observation that she thought might be prophetic.

A friend, NJ, recently sent me a curious observation that she thought might be prophetic.

10/26/2025

HP 233: Legal Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: Legal Framework, Strict Safeguards & Protecting Vulnerable Populations – by Scott Douglas Jacobsen

A considerable amount of misinformation has circulated in the public sphere and media and Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) would like to set out some clear facts surrounding MAID, the strict criteria and safeguards that govern its use, and aspects of its proposed expansion.

A considerable amount of misinformation has circulated in the public sphere and media and Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) would like to set out some clear facts surrounding MAID, the strict criteria and safeguards that govern its use, and aspects of its proposed expansion.

10/26/2025

HP 233: Mother Earth Says, “Stop Being a Bad Influence!” – by Monique Montgomery

Doug Ford and his promises of revitalization did not numb my environmentalism into submission, but they almost did – which demonstrates the power of public office and the bad influence it can have on us all.

Doug Ford and his promises of revitalization did not numb my environmentalism into submission, but they almost did – which demonstrates the power of public office and the bad influence it can have on us all.

10/26/2025

HP 233: Lindsay Shepherd’s Academic Freedom and Free Speech Case: The Chronology and Facts – by Scott Douglas Jacobsen

In late 2017, Lindsay Shepherd was a Canadian graduate student and teaching assistant. On November 1, 2017, she showed two TV Ontario’s The Agenda clips of Dr. Jordan Peterson speaking on Bill C-16.

In late 2017, Lindsay Shepherd was a Canadian graduate student and teaching assistant. On November 1, 2017, she showed two TV Ontario’s The Agenda clips of Dr. Jordan Peterson speaking on Bill C-16.

10/26/2025

HP 233: Canada and the Dream of a Child-Friendly Nation – by Dr. Nasser Yousefi

Can Canada take on new responsibilities as a child-friendly country? Can it become a leading nation in championing children's rights and creating new opportunities for children and families?

https://humanistperspectives.org/article/canada-and-the-dream-of-a-child-friendly-nation/

10/26/2025

HP 233: Israel Under Attack – by Sophie Dulesh

For both Israeli and Gazan civilians, the war with its loss of life and destruction was an unforeseen calamity imposed by Hamas. Only Hamas profiteered by achieving their grand goals: “Hit Jews where it hurts” meaning a flare up of global antisemitism.

For both Israeli and Gazan civilians, the war with its loss of life and destruction was an unforeseen calamity imposed by Hamas. Only Hamas profiteered by achieving their grand goals: “Hit Jews where it hurts” meaning a flare up of global antisemitism.

10/26/2025

HP 233: Israel-Gaza Conflict: Verified Facts, Genocide Allegations, and the Humanitarian Crisis (2023–2025) – by Scott Douglas Jacobsen

As states debate terminology—whether Israel’s actions constitute genocide—the destruction of Gaza continues. By land, air, and sea, Israel has displaced and massacred the surviving population with seeming impunity.

As states debate terminology—whether Israel’s actions constitute genocide—the destruction of Gaza continues. By land, air, and sea, Israel has displaced and massacred the surviving population with seeming impunity.

10/26/2025

HP 233: A Humanist Discussion on Palestine – Part 2 – by Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson

Most humanists will recognize the moral depravity exhibited by those who participated in the October 7 massacre, but some excuse it as the natural or inevitable result of years under occupation.

Most humanists will recognize the moral depravity exhibited by those who participated in the October 7 massacre, but some excuse it as the natural or inevitable result of years under occupation.

10/26/2025

https://humanistperspectives.org/233/editorial-is-humanism-being-restrained-from-driving-positive-change/

HP 233: Editorial: Is Humanism Being Restrained from Driving Positive Change? – by Simon Parcher

Wikipedia defines political correctness as language or measures meant to “avoid offense.” But when avoiding offense becomes absolute, it paralyzes honest discourse.

Wikipedia defines political correctness as language or measures meant to “avoid offense.” But when avoiding offense becomes absolute, it paralyzes honest discourse.

10/26/2025

Humanist Perspectives #233: A Humanist Peace in the Middle East

Humanism has always promised something bold: a vision of life grounded in reason, compassion, and the pursuit of human flourishing. Yet too often today, that promise is hobbled—held back by political correctness, religious dogmatism, and the twin distortions of far-right and far-left extremism. Th...

08/26/2025

HP 232: Poetry Corner
Poetry with humanist perspectives!

Poetry with humanist perspectives!