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First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces

Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 1d

What a cool achievement! Congrats @humanists.uk

First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces – Humanists UK humanists.uk/2025/10/07/f...

The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever non-religious pastoral carer. Dr Neil Weddell has been appointed a ‘chaplain’ in the Army and started in the role on 23 June, has already helped many pe...

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 1d

Heretic House Halloween Party & Fundraiser, Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 5:00 PM | Meetup www.meetup.com/atheistsunit...

Heretic House Halloween Party & Fundraiser, Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 5:00 PM | Meetup

***Join Atheists United and friends for a Haunted Halloween party and fundraiser at the iconic Heretic House in Los Angeles!*** GET TICKETS: [https://tinyurl.com/au-hallow

Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 4d

Religious nationalism and authoritarianism always go hand in hand. Always.

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 4d

American Atheists (our national partners) is hiring!

www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

Indigenous Peoples Day is Oct. 13. Here's where to celebrate in L.A.

Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 4d

Indigenous Peoples Day is Oct. 13. Here's where to celebrate in L.A. - Los Angeles Times www.latimes.com/delos/story/...

As Indigenous Peoples Day nears, here is a list of events throughout the L.A. County where people can celebrate the recently minted holiday.

www.latimes.com

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 14d

This incredible local project deserves $50 today from one of our followers.

Women's Leadership Project: #Standing4BlackGirls and Queer Youth | Black Skeptics Los Angeles givebutter.com/V6dZ6D

Women's Leadership Project: #Standing4BlackGirls and Queer Youth

Empowering and #Standing4BlackGirls and Queer Youth

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 17d

The war on empathy is dystopian and delusional | The Daily Campus dailycampus.com/2025/09/19/t...

The war on empathy is dystopian and delusional

As long as there has been mutual human socialization, there has been empathy: the ability to see and feel things from others’ perspectives. Without empathy, there would be no reason to take care of…

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 17d

Share with a friend!

National Field Organizer - Idealist www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

National Field Organizer

American Atheists is now hiring for the position of National Field Organizer in Cranford. Apply today.

www.idealist.org

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 23d

Our new Orange County Meetup!

Picnic in the Park (Orange County), Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:00 AM | Meetup www.meetup.com/orange-count...

Picnic in the Park (Orange County), Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:00 AM | Meetup

Join us for a family-friendly, secular picnic in beautiful Ted Craig Regional Park. Bring a meal or snack—we’ll provide a casual, pressure-free space to meet other atheist

Atheists Volunteer! West LA Highway 405 Cleanup 🦺🧹, Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM | Meetup

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 23d

Atheists Volunteer! West LA Highway 405 Cleanup 🦺🧹, Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM | Meetup www.meetup.com/atheistsunit...

Atheists United supports the community by sponsoring bi-weekly highway cleanups in partnership with CalTrans Adopt-A-Highway Program. We serve two locations, the 2 freeway

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · 26d

"I don’t think Kirk was worthy of praise, but I think as a humanist, every human being is worthy of life."

A Message from Executive Director Fish Stark - TheHumanist.com thehumanist.com/directorsmes...

TheHumanist.com is the online hub for news, politics, science, and culture from a humanist perspective.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Sep 9

BBC World Service - Heart and Soul, America’s atheist street pirates

The American atheists removing illegal religious signs from streets across the states

www.bbc.co.uk

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Sep 9

Awardees announced for 2025 Lorraine Hansberry Humanist Scholarship — Atheists United www.atheistsunited.org/news/awardee...

Awardees announced for 2025 Lorraine Hansberry Humanist Scholarship — Atheists United

Each year, we partner with Black Skeptics LA to give up to $1,000 to South Los Angeles students who challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, and injustice in their schools and communities.

www.atheistsunited.org

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Sep 9

Volunteer this Saturday!

Atheists Volunteer! Glendale Highway Cleanup 🛣🧹🦺, Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM | Meetup www.meetup.com/atheistsunit...

Atheists Volunteer! Glendale Highway Cleanup 🛣🧹🦺, Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM | Meetup

If you believe community service is a critical part of giving back locally we hope you join us as we clean the 2 Freeway in Glendale! We work with CalTrans to leave a clean

Why we are sailing to Gaza on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Sep 9

"The South African delegation includes 10 people coming from all over the country and from different backgrounds: Christians, Muslims, Jews, agnostics and atheists united in a common goal of bringing aid to Gaza."

www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

We sail to sustain hope. To lose hope is to give up on the people of Gaza and surrender them to an evil regime.

www.aljazeera.com

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Sep 6

Building Better Worlds Together: The Second Annual Humanist Spark Summit - TheHumanist.com thehumanist.com/news/secular...

TheHumanist.com is the online hub for news, politics, science, and culture from a humanist perspective.

Science Sunday: LA River Kayak Safari (2025), Sun, Aug 24, 2025, 11:30 AM | Meetup

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The Secular Vote @thesecularvote.bsky.social · Aug 15

Is #secular spirituality actually “spiritual”?

Our expert guest Dr. Ryan Cragun reveals a surprising statistic from @pewresearch.org about nonreligious peoples’ take on an afterlife.

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Aug 16

*Only 6 tickets left*

Science Sunday: LA River Kayak Safari
Sun, Aug 24, 2025, 11:30 AM
www.meetup.com/sfv-atheists...

We're hosting a private kayak tour of the Los Angeles River for our summer [Science Sunday](https://www.atheistsunited.org/science-sundays) adventure! **[Get your tickets

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Aug 10

Immigration is an atheist community issue because our community is compromised of immigrants from all over the world. Even countries where it's illegal to be an atheist.

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Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Jul 30

Representation Matters: Montana State Representative Brian Close - TheHumanist.com

TheHumanist.com is the online hub for news, politics, science, and culture from a humanist perspective.

Atheists United @atheistsunited.bsky.social · Jun 18

Holding Space for Black Queer and Gender Non-Conforming Youth - TheHumanist.com thehumanist.com/commentary/h...

TheHumanist.com is the online hub for news, politics, science, and culture from a humanist perspective.