Humanism and Spirituality

“This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be.” Rabbi Moshe Taragin, educator and author, begins his recent article with these words. It is written during the Hebrew month of Elul, which, this year, began in September.…

IGUALADA: An “igualada”, a derogatory term (based on class, race, and gender) used to designate someone who acts as if they deserve rights and privileges that supposedly don’t correspond to them. Pressenza presents an interview with Juan Mejía Botero, director…

There is something strange about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which occurs a few days after Yom Kippur. One is required to leave one’s usual home and move to temporary, flimsy huts exposed to the vagaries of the weather. The…

For your inspiring words of wisdom That has helped me And countless others On the way, on this path   As we transit through This time and space Both wondrous and monstrous Both beauteous and hideous   Where night and…

by Maruf ul Alam Humanist Movement, Uttara Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence for granting me the opportunity to partake in an experience so rare and transformative. This journey…

“Exploring Inner Peace and Global Harmony: A Tale of Enrichment” by Sabrina Khan, Uttara Center I was a good friend of Sheikh Mohammad Arif. I first met him in mid-2006. It can be said that I came to know about…

Bangladesh is a compelling example of interfaith harmony in a world increasingly polarized by religious strife. The country, with its rich tapestry of diverse religious communities, has historically embraced coexistence among Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. This commitment to unity…

The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability By John P. Ruehl The US enjoys many strengths that give it an edge…

This text is based on remarks by Javier Tolcachier, an Argentinian co-editor of Pressenza, during the discussion “Challenges of Nonviolent Journalism” at the Faculty of Communication and Human Sciences, San Marcos University, Lima, Peru, on November 22, 2024. We have…

We publish here the introductory words to the 7 December meeting of the World Humanist Forum – held virtually – expressed by Antonio Carvallo in his condition as a member of the Promotion Team: “Dear friends. As we know, the…