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Humanists UK
@Humanists_UK
We advance free thinking and promote humanism to create a tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail. Bluesky link in pinned post 👇.
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    Humanists UK
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    Jan 12
    If you want to follow us on other social media channels where we're active, here are the links to follow all our news and updates: instagram.com/humanists_uk bsky.app/profile/humani… facebook.com/humanists.uk youtube.com/@HumanistsUK threads.com/@humanists_uk
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    Humanists UK
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    Nov 20, 2014
    We asked @the1975's @Truman_Black: 'What's it all for?' He gave a great answer. #humanist TFTC.today
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    Humanists UK
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    Aug 12, 2022
    'A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.' —Humanists UK patron and novelist Salman Rushdie on freedom of expression
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    Humanists UK
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    Mar 19, 2024
    Public train stations should not be urging ‘sinners’ to repent. It is obviously inappropriate and profoundly misjudged to broadcast hadiths or any religious scripture at passengers. We will be writing to the Transport Secretary to outline our concerns.
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    David Algonquin
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    Mar 19, 2024
    King's Cross main concourse this morning:
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    Humanists UK
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    Mar 4, 2019
    It's actually happened... A school in Birmingham has withdrawn its lessons on LGBT acceptance because 400 Muslim parents petitioned against it. This is not the way forward. humanism.org.uk/2019/03/04/sch…
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    Humanists UK
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    Apr 5, 2025
    The term ‘revert’ refers to the belief in Islam that everyone is ‘born’ Muslim and thus religious converts are merely Muslims who found their way back. This may be what Muslims *believe* but BBC editorial ought to be religiously neutral and stick to factual term like ‘convert’.
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    BBC News (UK)
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    Apr 4, 2025
    'Eid celebration can be lonely for Muslim reverts' bbc.in/43GwEyk
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    Use of the term "revert" instead of "convert" is controversial, since it implies someone is returning to a natural belief system (claimed by some Muslims to be Islam), rather than adopting one they have freely chosen. wikihow.com/Revert-Muslim#….
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    Humanists UK
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    Aug 15, 2019
    Matty's bravery in defying the Dubai law will, we hope, inspire others to be think freely and be themselves. We're proud to have him as our patron.
    Matt Healy
    The 1975's Matt Healy protests against Dubai anti-gay laws with kiss
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    Humanists UK
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    Aug 16, 2019
    Our patron @Truman_Black gave this quote to the Guardian a few years back and it's still a great humanist message. Thanks for all your support, Matt.
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    Humanists UK
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    Oct 30, 2014
    'The empowerment of women maps directly onto the growth of secularism': our newest supporter, @Truman_Black
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    Humanists UK
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    Mar 12, 2022
    'No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away... The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence.' A great humanist sentiment by author Terry Pratchett. He was our patron & is sorely missed. He died #OnThisDay 2015. @terryandrob
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    Humanists UK
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    Jun 12, 2017
    Bertrand Russell's humanist message to future generations has never felt more important or wise than it does today
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    Humanists UK
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    Dec 5, 2023
    'We really don’t need more faith schools in this country. I wish the government would prioritise inclusive schools, rather than using taxpayer’s money to fund the Church of England's indoctrination programme.' Our Vice President @theAliceRoberts.
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    Humanists UK
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    Aug 13, 2018
    In case you missed it: England says bye bye to homeopathy. It's no longer funded anywhere on the NHS in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. A victory for rational thinking over pseudoscience. humanism.org.uk/2018/08/07/vic…
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    Humanists UK
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    Dec 30, 2016
    Congrats to Norway, which is disestablishing the Church of Norway on 1 January. Separation of church & state – a great start to the New Year