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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 1d

Met up with my neurohikes group yesterday. It's really healing to be with 'my people' in Brighton's beautiful Rotunda Cafe. We talked about our special interests and the value of play, how we lose so many opportunities for play as adults, and how important childlike play can be. buff.ly/VvfvyvT

Games and play can offer a surprising lens into humanist values, blending creativity, cooperation, and critical thinking. I want my kids to learn through games, but also see play as valuable in its…

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 2d

I've done a bit of a redesign of my Humanist Dad website, to better set out my community building and parenting content, as well as my podcast appearances and professional content. I'd love some feedback before I decide whether or not to change it back.

Podcasts and humanist community building

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 2d

We can engage with different media habitually, casually or irregularly. If we engage in communities in similar ways, then podcast audiences have important lessons for organisers.

We can engage with different media habitually, casually or irregularly. If we engage in communities in similar ways, then podcast audiences have important lessons for organisers.

Alastair Lichten: Campaigns, communications and community engagement services

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 3d

I'm available for a range of talks, workshops and podcast interviews and offer consultancy services for progressive organisations seeking to improve their local and supporter engagement. This post collects my services, professional profile and endorsements. Please share if you can.

An update on the talks, workshops and podcast interviews I’m available for, as well as my consultancy services for third sector and progressive organisations seeking to improve their local and supp…

Embrace the Void podcast interview – Alastair Lichten

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 3d

I was recently interviewed about the intersection between autism and atheism – and implications for secular communities’ approaches to social justice – on the Embrace the Void podcast with Aaron Rabinowitz. Check out my write up and links to the episode.

I was recently interviewed about the intersection between autism and atheism – and implications for secular communities’ approaches to social justice – on the Embrace the Void podcast w…

The choice delusion: how faith schools restrict school choice

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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 3d

The attack in Heaton Park was a vile and heinous attack on our Jewish neighbours. The arson attack on a mosque in Sussex was a hate-fuelled attack on our Muslim neighbours.

We want to believe that "this isn't who we are", but we have to stand up and show that the vast majority don't want division.

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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 4d

We have built a society in which people of different skin tones, religious backgrounds & cultures get along, share power, work alongside each other, procreate with each other, recognise the each other’s humanity and democratic rights. It is a STUNNING ACHIEVEMENT OF WORLD HISTORIC PROPORTIONS.

Omar Khan @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social · 5d

I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter

Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 5d

Mourning those murdered by Hamas isn't incompatible with mourning those murdered by the Israeli state.

Demanding that the hostages return isn't incompatible with naming & demanding an end to genocide.

Naming the power imbalance & impact thereof doesn't desecrate those murdered two years ago today.

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 5d

Applying for primary schools already. We're lucky to be happy with and confident of our first choice. But I'm reminded of my research (2018-2021) showing how 3 in 10 families have little or no choice but a faith school. buff.ly/tVmmm61

Three in ten families across England live in areas where most or all of the closest primary schools are faith schools and thousands are being assigned faith schools against their wishes.

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Marie Goldman MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social · 6d

Exactly this. 👇 Horrible scenes. Nobody should have to live in fear and everyone should be free to worship in peace.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 6d

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 6d

My report on our community group's experience organising a humanist discussion about the manosphere, and practical advice for those considering a similar topic.

Humanism and the manosphere (Event report)

My report on our community group's experience organising a humanist discussion about the manosphere, and practical advice for those considering a similar topic.

Humanist, humanist-curious or humanist friendly

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 7d

What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities’ inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values? Check out my latest post on humanist community organising, and reflections on Glasgow’s Sunday Assembly conference.

What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities’ inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values? I’m reflecting on these questions following…

Embrace the Void podcast interview – Alastair Lichten

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 9d

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 9d

Embrace the Void podcast interview – Alastair Lichten

I was recently interviewed about the intersection between autism and atheism - and implications for secular communities’ approaches to social justice - on the Embrace the Void podcast with Aaron Rabinowitz.

I was recently interviewed about the intersection between autism and atheism - and implications for secular communities’ approaches to social justice - on the Embrace the Void podcast with Aaron Rabinowitz.

Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 10d

Dreadful news. All thoughts with those affected, especially given the high importance of today for Jews. Prejudice, hatred, and violence against anyone for their identity is abhorrent and everyone in our country should be safe to practice their religion in peace. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says it's believed the suspect is dead, and that the immediate danger appears to be over.

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 11d

Humanists can have a complicated relationship with traditions. But Involving kids in creating, and recreating our own traditions and shaping them for our own needs is a great lesson in why they should be tools for linking us to others, not handcuffs.

T is for Traditions | A-Z of humanist parenting

Involving kids in creating, and recreating our own traditions and shaping them for our own needs is a great lesson in why they should be tools for linking us to others, not handcuffs.

Alastair Lichten: Campaigns, communications and community engagement services

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 13d

I'm available for a range of talks, workshops and podcast interviews and offer consultancy services for progressive organisations seeking to improve their local and supporter engagement. Please share this post linking to my services, professional profile and endorsements.

An update on the talks, workshops and podcast interviews I’m available for, as well as my consultancy services for third sector and progressive organisations seeking to improve their local and supp…

Humanist, humanist-curious or humanist friendly

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 13d

What are communities for the 'Humanist, humanist-curious or humanist friendly'? What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities' inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values?

What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities' inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values? I’m reflecting on these questions following Glasgow’s Sunday Assembly conference’s joyful celebration of our one through learning, laughter, and song.

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans delayed again

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Matthias Eberl @eberlmat.bsky.social · 15d

Who would have thought.

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Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · 18d

not going to push that pic of Farage at LBC into your feeds again, but I'll note two things: first, the whole paracetamol nonsense is profoundly misogynistic. It blames women for their children's autism, and doesn't give a shit about why women might take paracetamol.

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Laura Gordon @lauragordon.bsky.social · 17d

So there's money for a second runway at Gatwick (high emissions) but not for better trains (low emissions). In a climate emergency. Make it make sense!

The BBC understands the prime minister will now not announce plans for a rail link between Manchester and Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 18d

As humanists who accept the natural role of death in our one and only life, we have some distinct perspectives on the topics of death and mortality. Our community group’s discussion of these last month was surprisingly uplifting and meaningful.

Humanism perspectives on death and mortality (Event write up)

As humanists who accept the natural role of death in our one and only life, we have some distinct perspectives on the topics of death and mortality. Our community group’s discussion of these was su…

Design of the times: Lessons from Sunday Assembly

Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 19d

My son is excited about a new bus route so we made these poster. Slight design fail on my part. I now need to explain why he can't put these up in the window, or take them in to show his class.🤦‍♂️

In my defence, the bus route symbols didn't look like s*****kas till they were cropped and coloured in.

3 homemade posters for colouring in with name of new blue express bus route, bus and transport symbols. Route symbols inadvertently look like a hate symbol.

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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 21d

Last week I visited my local secular congregation to give a talk about humanism and graphic design. It got me thinking about my upcoming workshop on making our communities family-inclusive.

Visiting my local secular congregation – to give a talk about humanism and graphic design – has got me thinking about my upcoming workshop on making our communities family-inclusive.