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Finding Humanism

The Comb by BBC

Feb 17, 202328:40Society & Culture

A different kind of faith: Navigating life as a non-believer in a highly religious society can be deeply lonely. Leo and Balm both found community and belonging in Humanism - a form of atheism which strives for a life of...

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Finding Humanism is an episode from The Comb by BBC. A different kind of faith: Navigating life as a non-believer in a highly religious society can be deeply lonely. Leo and Balm both found community and belonging in Humanism - a form of at...

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Published Feb 17, 2023, 28:40 long, audio available.

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What is Finding Humanism about?

A different kind of faith: Navigating life as a non-believer in a highly religious society can be deeply lonely. Leo and Balm both found community and belonging in Humanism - a form of atheism which strives for a life of meaning and purpose anchored in the strength of humankind. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com Produced by Mary Goodhart

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