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David Mather
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Snr Lecturer in Educational Leadership @ University of Portsmouth | Doctoral Researcher in Military to Civilian Transition | Humanist | Northampton Saints Fan
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January 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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'Love, like strength and courage, is a strange thing. The more we give the more we find we have to give.' Olga Jacoby. Activist and humanist
December 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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'Only by learning to love one another can our world be saved. Only love can conquer all.' Dora Russell. Activist and humanist
December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What kind of world do humanists want? Humanists believe responsibility for building a better and fairer world falls on human beings alone. 1 One Life, One Planet Wrongs won’t be put right in another life after this one, so we need to work for justice and happiness for all in the here and now. 2 Democracy, human rights, freedom, equality, and education provide the best means to support human beings to live full and flourishing lives. 3 Humanists UK humanists.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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How do humanists find meaning in life? Humanists believe that life’s meaning is not given to us, but that human beings can create meaning and happiness themselves. 1 Humanists find purpose in relationships, creativity, helping others, and making a positive impact on the world around us. 2 Each person’s path is different. Humanists support everyone’s right to think for themselves and shape their own life. 3 Humanists UK humanists.uk
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Ok, @bsky.app - recommend a film for me to watch this evening that is witty and NOT at all linked to Christmas! Go!
December 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Is your football team out of form, struggling for consistency or missing key players? Send them to Dr #Tottenham; Spurs will solve all of your team’s problems! 🤦🏻‍♂️

#football
#longsufferingspursfan
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Whilst initiatives to tackle this matter are welcome, I’m not sure how much is new…?
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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We See You – Understanding Armed Forces, Veteran and Blue-Light Communities
A civic conversation on how Portsmouth can support Armed Forces, veteran and blue-light learners to feel seen, understood and able to thrive
www.port.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Described by the American Humanist Association as a lifelong humanist, Rob Reiner grew up without religion and was open throughout his life about not believing in a god, grounding his values instead in decency, empathy, and how we treat one another.
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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I’ve just landed on Bluesky.
I’m looking forward to seeing what’s here and following interesting people.
December 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM