Andrew Copson
Andrew Copson is Chief Executive of Humanists UK.
Articles by Andrew Copson
The secular soul of the Labour Party
Lord Kinnock has spent half a century as a Labour politician. Now he is calling on the party to reclaim its humanist principles
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Stephen Fry: Why uncertainty can be a superpower
We talk to the actor, broadcaster and humanist about happiness, toxic masculinity and the benefits of doubt
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Book review: Heresy by Catherine Nixey
The emergence of Christianity was incredibly contingent, as this book clearly shows
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Keeping the faith?
With the accession of King Charles III, we have a historic opportunity to modernise the monarchy.
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For the love of reason
The head of Humanists UK talks to Steven Pinker about myth, reason, social change – and how to inspire a new generation of rationalists.
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Book review: Words in Pain
This centenary edition of letters by Olga Jacoby offer an insight into the views of a generation of humanist women.
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The myth of humanism’s Christian roots
It’s a dangerous folly to believe that the values of tolerance and equality are exclusively Christian in origin.
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What does Brexit mean for humanism?
We have our work cut out for us, but there is hope, writes Andrew Copson of the British Humanist Association.
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The ancient roots of humanism
A new book challenges the idea that modern science gave birth to unbelief, tracing it back to the Greeks and Romans.
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What does 2016 hold for humanist causes?
The current government has shown little appetite for change on outdated religious diktats - but there is cause for optimism in the activity of civil society.
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We must support the Assisted Dying Bill
The Bill being debated by MPs on Friday is far from ideal, but it is the first glimmer of a more compassionate approach to personal choice.
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Beating the backlash
Review: The Muslims are Coming! by Arun Kundnani
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Diary: Taking the reins
Running the BHA is daunting but very exciting, says Andrew Copson
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We’re all humanists now
A new opinion poll shows that the majority of British people trust science more than religion and do not base their morality on religious belief. Andrew Copson reports
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Losing Faith
Andrew Copson finds danger in Blair's education reforms
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