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Select stories below have also been published in our digital magazine, the Australian Humanist. Visit the magazine to read more.
Practical Reconciliation
Practical Reconciliation - Strengthening Relationships for All Australians in 7 Easy Steps. Add this book to your reading list if you'd like to be a be more than an "ally" and aren't sure where to start.
Ex-Religious Support Group
On 4 July, nine of us got together on Zoom for our Ex-Religious Support Network meeting. Again, we welcomed a number of members from overseas zooming in. We also commiserated over the death of cherished member Barry Knights who lost his long battle with cancer. As an atheist and ex-pastor, Barry was a tireless crusader against religious excess and a wonderful regular contributor to this group. We will miss his witticisms and passion.
Pre-order A Better Life
Explore the meaning and joy of life with 100 atheists in this book of photos and commentary featuring Richard Dawkins, Dan Dennett, Steven Pinker, Penn & Teller, Julia Sweeney, Alex Honnold, Derren Brown, and more! Pre-order before July 31.
Victorian parliamentary prayer
Humanists Australia has joined with our affiliate Humanists Victoria and our allies the Rationalist Society of Australia and the National Secular lobby, as well as the Atheist Foundation of Australia, to send a joint letter calling for the Victorian Parliament to replace daily Christian prayers with a more welcoming and inclusive practice, like the ACT’s moment of silent reflection.