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The Geology of Opinions

In every corner of the globe, heated debates are a constant presence. Whether the subject is politics, sports, religion, education, family relationships, recipes, perfumes, or any other matter, opinions abound—opinions that do not always coincide and are often defended passionately.…

Can a 21st-Century Civilization Survive With Tribal Emotions?

Nonviolence as a humanitarian doctrine in the face of armed power “Modern civilization has managed to connect continents, accelerate intelligence, and master matter. Yet it still cannot fully master fear, the tribe, and the ancestral impulse to destroy the other…

Between the lagoon and the trail: the Italian connection to the Peacewalk

These days, a diverse group of pacifists, dreamers, and experienced walkers are tracing the Italian connection to the Peacewalk 2026, treading riverbanks and testing the currents along the way. It is not merely a matter of mapping trails; it is…

Celebration of the Anniversary of the Humanist Movement in Bangladesh

by Sheikh Mohammad Arif (Dhaka Bureau) The anniversary of the International Humanist Movement was celebrated (4th May) in Bangladesh through various programs. On May 9th, the Community for Human Development (CHD), Bangladesh Chapter and Humanist Society, Bangladesh jointly organized a…

Bathala: The Main Myth of the Tagalog People of the Philippines

To the ancient Tagalogs of the Philippines, Bathala is the supreme deity and creator of all existence, who, to this day, is still nestled in the co-presence of Philippine culture. Before Spanish colonization, the Tagalog people understood the world as…

The Berlin 2027 World Meeting for Active Nonviolence Introduction Meeting

AN INVITATION TO JOIN  Today, the world is facing a multitude of overlapping and mutually reinforcing crises – an increase in militarization, new wars and violent conflicts, the continuation of long-standing disputes, the climate crisis, growing social and economic inequalities,…

Peace of Mind as the Foundation of World Peace – A Psychological, Biographical and Interreligious Perspective by Veronika König

In Veronika König’s book “Peace of Mind”, the author  presents an interesting perspective on the theme of social and world peace, based on peace of the individual mind, considered as the foundation of socio-political peace. The soul is underestimated. The…

Chicago-based peace activist Kathy Kelly awarded 2026 Berrigan-McAlister Award

Award presented by DePaul University’s Catholic Studies Department Kathy Kelly, a Chicago-based peace activist and nonviolence innovator, has been named the sixth recipient of the Berrigan-McAlister Award, presented by DePaul University’s Department of Catholic Studies. The annual award honors those…

May 4th 1969, the Birth of Siloism

There may be no “ism” more relevant to the present moment than Siloism. At a time marked by deepening global conflict and existential uncertainty, Siloism offers not only a direction for personal life but also a perspective for social transformation…

The Fifth Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will address collective paths toward a Universal Human Nation.

On May 23 and 24, a new open assembly of the World Humanist Forum will be held. The theme guiding the discussions is undoubtedly bold given the current times: “Toward a Universal Human Nation. Moving forward with collective action to…

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