Aleem Maqbool speaks to Janet Ellis about how she became a humanist and asks whether humanism should be seen as a religion.
Is Humanism a religion?
Aleem Maqbool speaks with former Blue Peter presenter and author, Janet Ellis, about the path that led her to adopt Humanism.
This sparks a discussion on the nature of Humanism and the various rituals and beliefs associated with it.
Joining Aleem for the discussion are:
Professor Alice Roberts – Vice President of Humanist UK and author of The Little Books of Humanism and The Little Book of Humanist Funerals
Theo Hobson – Theologian and author of God Created Humanism: the Christian Basis of Secular Values
Lola Tinubu – Co-founder of the Association of Black Humanists in London.
Producer: Katharine Longworth
Assistant Producer: Linda Walker
