Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

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Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discoverin...

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Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

Episodes (74)

Sunday 69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter
Thu Mar 19th Podcasthon 2026 Special: How Freedom From Torture Helps Survivors Heal

Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

Mar 22, 2026
13 minutes
9 MB

"Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and believed." Dr Lucy Potter returns to Humanism Now to share the findings of her landmark new report on non-religious asylum claims in the UK, produced in collaboration with Humanists UK. Drawing on three years of in-depth qualitative research, the report is the first study to analyse Home Office decision-making policies for those seeking asylum on the basis of leaving religion or non-religious identity. Things we discuss ✔︎ Why the Home Office misunderstands aposta...

Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter

Humanise Live

00:00 -13:00