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This year's humanist Christmas card just dropped 🙌
Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
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Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
Orders are officially open. Get yours while stocks last. Head to our website to buy now.
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I'd forgotten all of these were on YouTube. Cracking and fascinating talk about Christian Nationalism from back in June.
(Also an interesting article in this month's @newhumanist.bsky.social by the same person.)
(Also an interesting article in this month's @newhumanist.bsky.social by the same person.)
For more on Christian Nationalism and how wealthy US backers are funding efforts to roll back hard-won rights here in the UK, watch Katherine Stewart’s talk from our Convention: 'Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy Western Democracy.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-UH...
Money, lies, and God | Katherine Stewart | Humanists UK Convention 2025
YouTube video by Humanists UK
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November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'd forgotten all of these were on YouTube. Cracking and fascinating talk about Christian Nationalism from back in June.
(Also an interesting article in this month's @newhumanist.bsky.social by the same person.)
(Also an interesting article in this month's @newhumanist.bsky.social by the same person.)
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No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson via @humanists.uk humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n... #HumanRights #religion
No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland has understandably ruffled feathers among those accustomed to the privileges of Christianity in pu...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson via @humanists.uk humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n... #HumanRights #religion
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This is disgraceful. Abortions are provided to stop further harm. A woman is a human and has every right to have an abortion for numerous reasons. It’s a heartbreaking choice, but sometimes it’s absolutely necessary. Women’s rights are as fundamental as men’s.
The US State Department classified state-funded abortion services, including NHS services, as 'human rights violations'. Make no mistake, this will embolden the UK's anti-choice Christian Nationalist movement, hell-bent on reversing women's rights. humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n...
New US policy designates NHS abortions as human rights breaches
The US State Department has classified state-funded abortion services, including those provided by the NHS, as human rights violations that it will report on in its annual Country Reports on Human Rig...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is disgraceful. Abortions are provided to stop further harm. A woman is a human and has every right to have an abortion for numerous reasons. It’s a heartbreaking choice, but sometimes it’s absolutely necessary. Women’s rights are as fundamental as men’s.
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We’re honoured to announce that our Women’s Group has won a Dangoor Award for “Supporting Women!”
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
Faith to Faithless wins award for empowering Women’s Group
A specialist Faith to Faithless group supporting women leaving high-control religions was recognised in London this week as part of the 2025 London Dangoor Awards, also known as the Faith & Belief For...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’re honoured to announce that our Women’s Group has won a Dangoor Award for “Supporting Women!”
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
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Leaving a high-control religion can be incredibly isolating, especially for women who've faced profound levels of religious coercion, abuse, & misogyny. This programme offers a vital space for freedom, solidarity, & rebuilding lives. A well-deserved award for our @faith2faithless.bsky.social team.
Faith to Faithless wins award for empowering Women’s Group
A specialist Faith to Faithless group supporting women leaving high-control religions was recognised in London this week as part of the 2025 London Dangoor Awards, also known as the Faith & Belief For...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Leaving a high-control religion can be incredibly isolating, especially for women who've faced profound levels of religious coercion, abuse, & misogyny. This programme offers a vital space for freedom, solidarity, & rebuilding lives. A well-deserved award for our @faith2faithless.bsky.social team.
The US State Department classified state-funded abortion services, including NHS services, as 'human rights violations'. Make no mistake, this will embolden the UK's anti-choice Christian Nationalist movement, hell-bent on reversing women's rights. humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n...
New US policy designates NHS abortions as human rights breaches
The US State Department has classified state-funded abortion services, including those provided by the NHS, as human rights violations that it will report on in its annual Country Reports on Human Rig...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The US State Department classified state-funded abortion services, including NHS services, as 'human rights violations'. Make no mistake, this will embolden the UK's anti-choice Christian Nationalist movement, hell-bent on reversing women's rights. humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n...
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Celebrate the holiday season with our exclusive collection of quirky humanist Christmas cards. Every pack you order directly supports our work for a fairer, more compassionate society. Buy yours today!
humanists.uk/shop/product...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Celebrate the holiday season with our exclusive collection of quirky humanist Christmas cards. Every pack you order directly supports our work for a fairer, more compassionate society. Buy yours today!
humanists.uk/shop/product...
humanists.uk/shop/product...
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The allocation of 12 additional days for the Assisted Dying Bill should hopefully mean we can finally move past the threat of filibustering. The House of Lords is at its best when it scrutinises, not when it obstructs.
12 more days for Assisted Dying Bill means peers should stop filibustering
The Government has announced 12 further days of House of Lords time that will be set aside for debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in addition to the four days of debate that have a...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The allocation of 12 additional days for the Assisted Dying Bill should hopefully mean we can finally move past the threat of filibustering. The House of Lords is at its best when it scrutinises, not when it obstructs.
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The US regime is trying to export its culture wars again. We should be clear: in our jurisdiction human rights standards, based on dignity and autonomy – not the whims of Christian nationalists – mean that abortion is healthcare.
US designates NHS abortions as human rights violation
Trump administration will also crack down on sex change treatments for minors and hate speech arrests
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The US regime is trying to export its culture wars again. We should be clear: in our jurisdiction human rights standards, based on dignity and autonomy – not the whims of Christian nationalists – mean that abortion is healthcare.
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Reminder that the "Operation Christmas Child" scheme promoted through many schools at this time of year is actually run by US Christian evangelists who add their evangelising literature to the gift you have paid for. @humanists.uk has a good summary of better alternatives for schools to adopt.
Alternatives to the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox appeal
Every year we receive complaints from humanists and other members of the public that their workplaces, schools or other associations are collecting gifts for the evangelical US organisation Samaritan’...
humanists.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reminder that the "Operation Christmas Child" scheme promoted through many schools at this time of year is actually run by US Christian evangelists who add their evangelising literature to the gift you have paid for. @humanists.uk has a good summary of better alternatives for schools to adopt.
We welcome the Government giving extra days to debate the #AssistedDyingBill. It's time for peers who've been filibustering to stop doing so. Attempts to talk it out will only serve to undermine the legitimacy of the Lords and the constructive scrutiny it can offer.
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12 more days for Assisted Dying Bill means peers should stop filibustering
The Government has announced 12 further days of House of Lords time that will be set aside for debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in addition to the four days of debate that have a...
humanists.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We welcome the Government giving extra days to debate the #AssistedDyingBill. It's time for peers who've been filibustering to stop doing so. Attempts to talk it out will only serve to undermine the legitimacy of the Lords and the constructive scrutiny it can offer.
humanists.uk/2025/11/26/1...
humanists.uk/2025/11/26/1...
If the Lords times out the #AssistedDyingBill, it would break the PM's pre-election pledge, as well as manifesto commitments by the Tories, Liberal Dems, and Greens. We're urging the Government to make sure the Bill has time to be fully debated by peers. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/a...
Assisted dying bill filibustering contradicts cross-party election promises
If the House of Lords times out the Assisted Dying Bill, it would break the Prime Minister’s pre-election pledge, as well as manifesto commitments by the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Greens. ...
humanists.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If the Lords times out the #AssistedDyingBill, it would break the PM's pre-election pledge, as well as manifesto commitments by the Tories, Liberal Dems, and Greens. We're urging the Government to make sure the Bill has time to be fully debated by peers. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/a...
Celebrate the holiday season with our exclusive collection of quirky humanist Christmas cards. Every pack you order directly supports our work for a fairer, more compassionate society. Buy yours today!
humanists.uk/shop/product...
humanists.uk/shop/product...
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Celebrate the holiday season with our exclusive collection of quirky humanist Christmas cards. Every pack you order directly supports our work for a fairer, more compassionate society. Buy yours today!
humanists.uk/shop/product...
humanists.uk/shop/product...
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Thus the host of new followers is explained!
By the way, if you haven't already, we highly recommend following the Humanists UK Starter Pack.
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Thus the host of new followers is explained!
Some new additions to the Humanists UK Starter Pack today (we suggest following the whole pack!)
@conwayhall.bsky.social
@faith2faithless.bsky.social
@anilseth.bsky.social
@maggieardiente.bsky.social
@ishash.bsky.social
@stephenlaw.bsky.social
@katherinestewart.bsky.social
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@conwayhall.bsky.social
@faith2faithless.bsky.social
@anilseth.bsky.social
@maggieardiente.bsky.social
@ishash.bsky.social
@stephenlaw.bsky.social
@katherinestewart.bsky.social
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Some new additions to the Humanists UK Starter Pack today (we suggest following the whole pack!)
@conwayhall.bsky.social
@faith2faithless.bsky.social
@anilseth.bsky.social
@maggieardiente.bsky.social
@ishash.bsky.social
@stephenlaw.bsky.social
@katherinestewart.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/PTC4j2d
@conwayhall.bsky.social
@faith2faithless.bsky.social
@anilseth.bsky.social
@maggieardiente.bsky.social
@ishash.bsky.social
@stephenlaw.bsky.social
@katherinestewart.bsky.social
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Humanism in six words: Think for yourself, act for everyone.
For many people, it won't truly feel like Christmas until they're in their a festive fuzzy jumper, in front of the fire, tucking into their favourite chocolates. (We can't wait).
Buy your quirky humanist Christmas cards today.
For many people, it won't truly feel like Christmas until they're in their a festive fuzzy jumper, in front of the fire, tucking into their favourite chocolates. (We can't wait).
Buy your quirky humanist Christmas cards today.
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Humanism in six words: Think for yourself, act for everyone.
For many people, it won't truly feel like Christmas until they're in their a festive fuzzy jumper, in front of the fire, tucking into their favourite chocolates. (We can't wait).
Buy your quirky humanist Christmas cards today.
For many people, it won't truly feel like Christmas until they're in their a festive fuzzy jumper, in front of the fire, tucking into their favourite chocolates. (We can't wait).
Buy your quirky humanist Christmas cards today.
Last year's design was a real hit, too!
Send season’s greetings to your friends and family with Charles Darwin and his mischievous Christmas birds 🪿🎄
We have 14 different humanist designs available to buy. All proceeds go to fund our work for a kinder, more rational society. 👇
Send season’s greetings to your friends and family with Charles Darwin and his mischievous Christmas birds 🪿🎄
We have 14 different humanist designs available to buy. All proceeds go to fund our work for a kinder, more rational society. 👇
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last year's design was a real hit, too!
Send season’s greetings to your friends and family with Charles Darwin and his mischievous Christmas birds 🪿🎄
We have 14 different humanist designs available to buy. All proceeds go to fund our work for a kinder, more rational society. 👇
Send season’s greetings to your friends and family with Charles Darwin and his mischievous Christmas birds 🪿🎄
We have 14 different humanist designs available to buy. All proceeds go to fund our work for a kinder, more rational society. 👇
Our new Humanists UK Christmas cards have arrived!
Pick up this year's brand new Isaac Newton design. Newton’s birthday falls on 25 December, so we've pictured the scientific trailblazer here having something of a headache with his Christmas tree.
Buy yours now. 🦌❄️☃️
Pick up this year's brand new Isaac Newton design. Newton’s birthday falls on 25 December, so we've pictured the scientific trailblazer here having something of a headache with his Christmas tree.
Buy yours now. 🦌❄️☃️
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Our new Humanists UK Christmas cards have arrived!
Pick up this year's brand new Isaac Newton design. Newton’s birthday falls on 25 December, so we've pictured the scientific trailblazer here having something of a headache with his Christmas tree.
Buy yours now. 🦌❄️☃️
Pick up this year's brand new Isaac Newton design. Newton’s birthday falls on 25 December, so we've pictured the scientific trailblazer here having something of a headache with his Christmas tree.
Buy yours now. 🦌❄️☃️
This is your reminder that Operation Christmas Child is a programme designed to evangelise poor children overseas. We have a template letter for concerned parents to send to schools, as well as a list of alternative schemes that do not seek to evangelise children. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/h...
Humanists UK warns against Operation Christmas Child’s ‘shoebox evangelism’
Humanists UK is once again urging schools and parents to exercise caution over Operation Christmas Child. The initiative encourages children to donate gifts for ‘shoeboxes’, which are then sent to und...
humanists.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is your reminder that Operation Christmas Child is a programme designed to evangelise poor children overseas. We have a template letter for concerned parents to send to schools, as well as a list of alternative schemes that do not seek to evangelise children. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/h...
This @humanistsociety.bsky.social poll, following on from the landmark Supreme Court ruling in NI, should be a wake-up call to the Scottish Government and indeed governments across the UK that collective worship laws are out of step with the needs of young people. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/u...
UK worship laws under scrutiny: two thirds of Scots back pupils’ rights to withdraw
The UK’s collective worship laws are under fresh scrutiny as a Survation poll commissioned by Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) found that two thirds of Scottish people think pupils themselves should…
humanists.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This @humanistsociety.bsky.social poll, following on from the landmark Supreme Court ruling in NI, should be a wake-up call to the Scottish Government and indeed governments across the UK that collective worship laws are out of step with the needs of young people. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/u...
The Crown Court was right to overturn Hamit Coskun’s conviction after he burned a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy. It was a victory for free speech and a blow to the revival of blasphemy laws in England and Wales. Why is the CPS so determined to see him convicted?
CPS appeals ‘not guilty’ verdict of man who burned Quran
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is to appeal the decision by the Crown Court to find Hamit Coskun not guilty of religiously motivated harassment, alarm, or distress after he burned a Quran…
humanists.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Crown Court was right to overturn Hamit Coskun’s conviction after he burned a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy. It was a victory for free speech and a blow to the revival of blasphemy laws in England and Wales. Why is the CPS so determined to see him convicted?
By the way, if you haven't already, we highly recommend following the Humanists UK Starter Pack.
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
By the way, if you haven't already, we highly recommend following the Humanists UK Starter Pack.
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
It's full of lovely people - Humanists UK patrons & activists; writers, scientists, experts; @newhumanist.bsky.social folk; and good people from across the UK charity sector.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Thank you to everyone so far who's nominated 'British Humanist Association' (aka Humanists UK) for the £1000 prize draw from Movement for Good. movementforgood.com#nominateACha...
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thank you to everyone so far who's nominated 'British Humanist Association' (aka Humanists UK) for the £1000 prize draw from Movement for Good. movementforgood.com#nominateACha...
Excellent news, Jenny! The artist did such a lovely job.
We're glad the cards have had the desired effect: prompting people to think about their own values, their own beliefs, and the 'real meaning of the season' for each individual.
We're glad the cards have had the desired effect: prompting people to think about their own values, their own beliefs, and the 'real meaning of the season' for each individual.
Had a look at the cards and did a quiz while I was there and found out I'm a humanist apparently
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Excellent news, Jenny! The artist did such a lovely job.
We're glad the cards have had the desired effect: prompting people to think about their own values, their own beliefs, and the 'real meaning of the season' for each individual.
We're glad the cards have had the desired effect: prompting people to think about their own values, their own beliefs, and the 'real meaning of the season' for each individual.
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This year's humanist Christmas card just dropped 🙌
Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
Orders are officially open. Get yours while stocks last. Head to our website to buy now.
humanists.uk/shop/product...
Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
Orders are officially open. Get yours while stocks last. Head to our website to buy now.
humanists.uk/shop/product...
Humanist Christmas Cards
Our festive cards are folded to A6 and come in packs of 10, including envelopes. The cards are blank inside, and have some information about the design and Humanists UK on the reverse.
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This year's humanist Christmas card just dropped 🙌
Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
Orders are officially open. Get yours while stocks last. Head to our website to buy now.
humanists.uk/shop/product...
Featuring Sir Isaac Newton – ‘father of gravity’ and scientific trailblazer – taking on a very uncooperative Christmas tree.
Orders are officially open. Get yours while stocks last. Head to our website to buy now.
humanists.uk/shop/product...