15. Scott Jacobsen on the Importance of Journalism plus Navigating Global Conflicts with Humanistic Values

"Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person."  Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on PeaceThis week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts  such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict. Our interview with journalist Scott Jacobson, whose boots on the ground in Ukraine bring a raw, provided an evidence-based angle to our discourse and demonstrates the critical role of informed journalism in shaping societal discourse. Join us on this exploration, amplify the conversation, and help shape a more humane approach to the global stage.Episode References: HUK: Statement on the Middle East Humanist International Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine About Scott Douglas Jacobsen:🔗In-Sight Publishing Ⓜ️Follow Scott on Medium📖Interview Series at Good Men Project 📧 [email protected]'s references: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Model UN tiktok: Scott Jacobsen in Mykolaiv, Ukraine via @remuscerneaofficial United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  Abdul Waheed & Mubarak Bala Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices