What conspiracy theories have in common with fiction – and why it makes them compelling stories Fraser Sutherland • HSS • December 2019 Philip Seargeant, The Open University In an era dominated by “fake news” and disinformation, conspiracy theories are coming to play an increasingly influential role in modern politics. During the recent impeachment hearings in the US, for example, former National Security…
George Buchanan (1506-1582) – An Early Scottish Humanist Ceri Sutherland • HSS • October 2019 George Buchanan (1506-1582) – An Early Scottish Humanist My interest in George Buchanan’s work was sparked when I read that he had been described as a leading Scottish humanist. I was intrigued. Nobody in my circles had ever mentioned him,…
Following the million dollar dark money trail from ‘Bible Belt’ USA to Scotland & Europe Fraser Sutherland • HSS • April 2019 Last week investigative journalists at the OpenDemocracy website revealed how tens of millions of dollars from religious ultra conservative groups based in the USA is flooding into Europe. This cash, estimated to be around $50 million over the past ten…
Humanist leads first Guides ‘Thinking Day Ceremony’ Fraser Sutherland • HSS • February 2019 Guides, Rainbows and Brownies in Port Glasgow celebrated the first ever inclusive thinking day ceremony in the Scout/Guide movement. Jennifer Buchan, Humanist celebrant and Scout leader was invited to write a lead a ceremony that celebrated the diversity of all…
Humanist Memorial Service 2018 Fraser Sutherland • HSS • February 2019 In December 2018, four Humanist Society Scotland registered celebrants held the inaugural Humanist Memorial service at Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium. The service was written and lead by Jennifer Buchan, Maggie Kinloch, Lesley Adam and Viv Adam. Supported by…
Letter from Prof Rebecca Stott to members of Humanist Society Scotland Fraser Sutherland • HSS • January 2019 Exclusive Brethren sues Scottish academic over publication of sermons Dear Scottish Humanists, I am hoping you might be able to help support a dear friend of mine, Ian McKay, a 74-year-old academic from Glasgow who is defending himself against a…
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