The Jewish Chronicle (London)
The Jewish Chronicle is the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper. It is based in London and has reporters all around the world. Stephen Pollard is editor.
Region: United Kingdom
“Are video games art: the debate that shouldn’t be”
A Dec. 6, 2012 Guardian article on whether video games qualify as art, a debate that’s begun as a result of independent video games such as thatgamecompany’s Flower (2009, Sony Playstation 3) and Journey (2012, Sony Playstation 3) as well as Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain (2010, Sony Playstation 3). Quantic Dream’s David Cage has always argued […]
“‘Game Over’: A Look at Nintendo’s Past and Future”
A Feb. 23, 2012 article on the development of the prolific video game company Nintendo.
Anglican Communion News Service
Anglican Communion News Service is a media service for the Anglican community. It highlights news regarding the Anglican Christ in Communion church, seeking to educate its members on the global community. It is based in London.
“What’s the Value of Video Games? Addiction, Recreation, and Re-Creation”
An essay by Dr. Rachel Wagner that argues that video games are addictive, yet they satisfy significant religious needs. In particular, they create an opening for people to think critically about life and provide hope those who feel overwhelmed by racism, sexism and authoritarianism in society’s current structure.
“Floral tributes pour in at Kensington Palace as Princess Diana is remembered 15 years on from her death”
See an Aug. 31, 2012, article and photo special from The Daily Mail about the 15th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.
Humanist Society Scotland
The Humanist Society Scotland promotes a secular Scotland through their work in policy, education and performing non-religious ceremonies.
International Humanist and Ethical Union
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) was founded in Amsterdam in 1952. Based in London, it is an international umbrella organization which embraces humanist, atheist, rationalist, secularist, skeptic, laique, ethical cultural, freethought and similar views and causes. It maintains a vision of a humanist world “in which human rights are respected and everyone is […]
National Secular Society
The National Secular Society, based in London, works in the United Kingdom and Europe for the separation of religion and state and promotes secularism as the best means to create a society in all which people of all religions or none can live together fairly and cohesively.