tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post2372964175167880642..comments2023-10-18T11:41:03.019+01:00Comments on Pink Triangle: CENSORED!Pink Trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16643436823037952744noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post-64621240896397813312009-11-04T16:05:16.024+00:002009-11-04T16:05:16.024+00:00It's certainly the case that the way GALHA has...It's certainly the case that the way GALHA has been run in the last few years would put the Vatican to shame. It's "leaders" claim to be democratic and to stand up for freethought and free speech when, at the same time, they do all in their power to silence those who disagree with their doctrine.Dean Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950789890581122379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post-52240052959936581892009-11-04T14:26:45.859+00:002009-11-04T14:26:45.859+00:00I find the comment from Anonymous intriguing, but ...I find the comment from Anonymous intriguing, but would like he/she to elaborate a bit. <br /><br />I'm not at all clear what he/she means by "an orthodoxy".<br /><br />I was closely involved with GALHA until my resignation as long-serving secretary and committee member in 2007 and I can't help wondering if the comment refers to the way things have always been or have changed for the worse more recently.George Broadheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post-18115402459563141762009-11-04T11:34:26.685+00:002009-11-04T11:34:26.685+00:00I always try to answer questions not covered or cl...I always try to answer questions not covered or clear on the Humanists web site. Any questions about the Humanist outlook can be sent to me roysaich@humanists.freeserve.co.ukRoy Saichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post-789741127878577352009-11-04T07:26:02.151+00:002009-11-04T07:26:02.151+00:00My own experience of Galha confirms that philosoph...My own experience of Galha confirms that philosophical enquiry into questions concerning Humanism are met with a demand for kow-towing to an orthodoxy which suits some of its leading members.<br /><br />To paraphrase you: Sadly, no one with an independent mind, let alone a freethinker, can feel welcome in GALHA.<br /><br />This is a great pity, as an organisation of this nature has potentially tremendous value in society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184499599312552350.post-64392204673118750352009-11-01T22:06:09.364+00:002009-11-01T22:06:09.364+00:00I think the trouble with GALHA is that the people ...I think the trouble with GALHA is that the people running it these days have fallen into the trap of taking Islam - and themselves - rather too seriously.<br />Censoring the word "Muzzies" (but not "fundies") is a case in point. GALHA still subscribes to the kind of po-faced, humourless multiculturalism that took hold in the 1980s and found its expression in the now discredited "rainbow alliance" politics of New Labour.<br />Far from being "racist" (for the reasons Andy outlines), the term "Muzzies" displays a refreshing whimsical irreverance for Muslims and their barmy ideas.<br />Indeed, in its refusal to take Islam seriously, or be cowed by the ever-present threat of violence from some Islamic quarters, the term "Muzzies" is almost affectionate in its dismissiveness.<br />GALHA was never a freethought organisation, let alone an irreverent or libertarian one. It exists solely to promote a dull and earnest "secular Methodism" in line with the New Labour orthodoxy.<br />GALHA's "Net nannies" still believe they know what's best for us and we're all jolly well going to treat those Muslims and their esteemed religion with unconditional respect!<br />Sadly, no one with an independent mind, let alone a freethinker, can take GALHA seriously now.Diesel Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597502229258696956noreply@blogger.com