"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 Peace This 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 EastHumanist International Statement on Russian Invasion of UkraineAbout Scott Douglas Jacobsen: 🔗In-Sight Publishing Ⓜ️Follow Scott on Medium 📖Interview Series at Good Men Project 📧 [email protected] Scott's references: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlModel UNtiktok: Scott Jacobsen in Mykolaiv, Ukraine via @remuscerneaofficialUnited States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  Abdul Waheed & Mubarak BalaSupport us on Patreon Send your questions or guest requests to: [email protected] Producer: Rob Davie Follow Humanism Now 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 📷 Instagram ⌚ TikTok Follow Central London Humanists 🔗Centrallondonhumanists.org.uk 🤝 Meetup 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube Central London Humanists are an official partner group of Humanists UK and an associate member of Humanists International