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Can humanism help advance human rights in Africa?
Belief in one of the major world religions is commonplace throughout Africa but a small but growing number of people are turning to humanism, defined by the Collins Concise Dictionary as the “rejection of religion in favour of the advancement of humanity by its own efforts”.
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Belief in one of the major world religions is commonplace throughout Africa but a small but growing number of people are turning to humanism, defined by the Collins Concise Dictionary as the “rejection of religion in favour of the advancement of humanity by its own efforts”.
Daily Monitor
Sunday December 20 2020
Summary
Advisory. This will be the first Christmas celebrated under the new normal. Christmas has always been a festival of hugs and togetherness. Yet we must keep distance from each other, we cannot hug or even shake hands for fear of contracting or spreading coronavirus. Our religious leaders tip us on how to celebrate and still remain safe, writes
Gabriel Buule.
Bishop Jacinto Kibuuka (The leader of the Antiochian Eastern Orthodox Church)
There are so many details that surround the celebration of Christmas that it is easy to miss the meaning especially at a time when there have been very few things to celebrate because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Ugandans should understand that this year’s Christmas is not about the parties, the presents and lots of things we see people do. It is not about the food, the festivities, or even about the Christmas cards.
Can Uganda Help Africa Break the Church’s Grip on Weddings?
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Humanist weddings are banned in most of Africa. A growing movement in Uganda is trying to change that.
By Amy Fallon
A growing humanist movement in Uganda is demanding that nonreligious weddings be recognized.
The bride wore a white strapless tulle gown with a beaded bodice and carried a bouquet of red and white roses. Red, to symbolize “how deep she loves the groom,” and white, “to give them a spice.” Rings were exchanged. Guests clapped joyously. To an onlooker, the September nuptials of Faridah and Derrick at a hotel in Kampala, the capital of God-fearing Uganda, looked like any other wedding.