This month's Humanist Network News podcast
is modeled after the popular National Public Radio program StoryCorps.
In this program we hear the personal stories of humanists from
Scotland, Africa, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Brazil and the U.S.
Segment 1: A Humanist Wedding
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and Funeral in Scotland
Scotland made national headlines in 2005 when the country hosted the
first legally recognized humanist wedding. Derek Young and Clare Marsh,
members of Humanist Society Scotland, share their stories of
participating in humanist weddings and funerals in Scotland. Clare also
shares her story of being a humanist teacher at a Catholic school in
Scotland.
End: 15:05
Segment 2: Homosexuality and Humanist Activism in Africa
When Asaba Lawrence of Uganda hosted a humanist event where gays and
lesbians were of course welcome, he lost his job because homosexuality
is punishable by death. Asaba shares that story with Gea Meijers of
Belgium. Lawrence belongs to the Uganda Humanist Association. Meijers
works for the International Humanist and Ethical Union.
End: 25:07
Segment 3: Atheist Bloggers: Chicago & Malaysia
The Friendly Atheist blogger Hemant Mehta, of Chicago, speaks with the
Malaysian atheist blogger of the Evolved & Rational blog. Because
she is so outspoken about atheism and her attitude toward theists, this
young female blogger tells Hemant that it would not be safe for her to
return to Malaysia if she were to reveal her identity on her blog or on
this podcast.
End: 35:50
Segment 4: Gender and Division of Labor in Brazil
Prof. Geraldo Adriana Godoy de Campos speaks with Juliana Lago, both of
Brazil, about the division of labor between the sexes in Brazil.
Juliana says she hopes to raise a family in which housework is spread
equally between the men and women, even though that was not the case in
the family she was raised.
End: 44:07
Segment 5: Listener Comments: Christian Death Metal Music
A listener responds to our interview with punk rocker Greg Graffin of
the band Bad Religion. Listeners review the Humanist Network News
podcast.
End: 51:51
Songs:
Another Sunny Day by Belle and Sebastian, from The Life Pursuit
Revolution (BOP Remix), from Oskidoâs Church Grooves 6
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Humanist Society Scotland | Uganda Humanist Society | International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organization | Evolved & Rational | Friendly Atheist | No Gods, No Guilt Podcast
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