Jim Herrick receives International Rationalist Award

Jim Herrick

Jim Herrick, well known British Rationalist and the director of Rationalist Press Association (UK) received the International Rationalist Award 2002 during the Third International Rationalist Conference held at Gandhi Peace Foundation in New Delhi, India from 8 to 12 February 2002. Identifying international personalities who have made outstanding contributions for the liberation of human mind and freedom from religion, Rationalist International presents every two years the International Rationalist Award. In 2000, Prof. Paul Kurtz, well known philosopher, rationalist and secular humanist of USA received the International Rationalist Award.

Jim Herrick receives International Rationalist Award 2002 from Joseph Edamaruku, President, Indian Rationalist Association

The dedicated work of Jim Herrick for several decades in promotion of Rationalism has encouraged the spirit of scientific thinking in his own country and all over the world. his tireless efforts in defence of the liberation of the human mind from the bondage of religion, blind belief and all kinds of dogmatism, has made lasting impact on the intellectual climate of our times and stands as a guidepost into a better future. Jim Herrick has been associated with all major Rationalist organisations of UK in different capacities. At present he is the publication director of the one century old Rationalist Press Association of the UK and edits its journal, The New Humanist. He has authored books with deep understanding about the history of the Rationalist movement, wrote hundreds of articles and carried the ideals of Rationalism with deep commitment.

The award ceremony and Jim Herrick's acceptance speech received wide press coverage and were telecated in the national television net work's prime time news in English and Hindi.