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Why don't we allow humanists to have their say?
After more than 35 years, BBC Scotland's Thought For The Day three-minute radio broadcast has become a battleground between the BBC and the Humanist Society of Scotland, which wants equal access to the country's airwaves. Tomorrow, the Society will launch its own series of podcasts in which leading humanists will present an alternative viewpoint.BBC Scotland defended its policy saying: "Thought For The Day allows for a faith perspective on the issues which impact on modern-day Scotland. Secular viewpoints, perspectives and comments effectively contribute to the vast bulk of our output."
Morag Mylne, convener of the Kirk's church and society council, said: "TFTD has traditionally provided an opportunity for faith-based points of view to be presented."
Full story at Scotland on Sunday.
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