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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.
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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.
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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.
humanists.uk/shop/product...
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...
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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...
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‘All human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.’ Check our our interview with philosopher Professor Richard Norman on his new book. humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
What is humanism for? Interview with humanist philosopher Professor Richard Norman
What is Humanism For? is a new book by humanist philosopher Professor 👏Richard Norman. Clear and accessible, the book introduces the humanist worldview not as an abstract theory but as a lived, down t...
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
‘All human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.’ Check our our interview with philosopher Professor Richard Norman on his new book. humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
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On the anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, there are still many lessons we can learn from Charles Darwin, not just about where we come from, but what we should believe, where we can find wonder, and how we should treat others understandinghumanism.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On the anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, there are still many lessons we can learn from Charles Darwin, not just about where we come from, but what we should believe, where we can find wonder, and how we should treat others understandinghumanism.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Fantastic victory for inclusive education. The decision to reject the closure of the only non-faith school in this neighbourhood is a powerful affirmation that all children deserve access to education free from religious instruction. A crucial win for choice and fairness.
Victory! Plan to close only non-faith school in Bristol neighbourhood rejected
The proposed merger of the only school of no religious character in Hotwells, Bristol, with a Church of England school, has been rejected by the Department for Education (DfE). Humanists UK, which has...
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Fantastic victory for inclusive education. The decision to reject the closure of the only non-faith school in this neighbourhood is a powerful affirmation that all children deserve access to education free from religious instruction. A crucial win for choice and fairness.
Laura Lacole and Eunan O’Kane didn’t just get married, they changed the law so ALL humanists can have a legally recognised humanist marriage in Northern Ireland. Laura shares her powerful story on her episode of #WhatIBelieve. Listen today! humanists.uk/what-i-belie...
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Laura Lacole and Eunan O’Kane didn’t just get married, they changed the law so ALL humanists can have a legally recognised humanist marriage in Northern Ireland. Laura shares her powerful story on her episode of #WhatIBelieve. Listen today! humanists.uk/what-i-belie...
When it comes to religion in schools, pupils deserve an objective, pluralistic, and objective approach to learning. It's not about removing Christianity from a new curriculum, it's about not indoctrinating children through religious instruction in any new curriculum.
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Christianity's privileged place in RE curriculum 'needs to stop' | Northern Ireland Humanists
Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleater featured on BBC Talk Back to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court Ruling that RE and collective worship in Northern Ireland education amoun
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November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When it comes to religion in schools, pupils deserve an objective, pluralistic, and objective approach to learning. It's not about removing Christianity from a new curriculum, it's about not indoctrinating children through religious instruction in any new curriculum.
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'I see a very strong humanist streak in this Parliament, not only through All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, but more widely humanist beliefs informing the important debates of the day and combating regressive attitudes to individual autonomy.' Lizzi Collinge MP. humanists.uk/2025/11/20/h...
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
'I see a very strong humanist streak in this Parliament, not only through All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, but more widely humanist beliefs informing the important debates of the day and combating regressive attitudes to individual autonomy.' Lizzi Collinge MP. humanists.uk/2025/11/20/h...
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...
'Humans can’t escape having to think, to reflect on our beliefs about the world, and the goals we live for... We don't all need an elaborate creed. But all human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.' 👏
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
What is Humanism For? Interview with humanist philosopher Professor Richard Norman
What is Humanism For? is a new book by humanist philosopher Professor Richard Norman. Clear and accessible, the book introduces the humanist worldview not as an abstract theory but as a lived, down to...
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'Humans can’t escape having to think, to reflect on our beliefs about the world, and the goals we live for... We don't all need an elaborate creed. But all human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.' 👏
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
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'On The Origin Of Species', a book that changed the world forever, was published #onthisday, 1859. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, contained within, didn’t just revolutionise science, it had a profound impact on how we view ourselves and our place in the natural world. What a wonderful man.
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
'On The Origin Of Species', a book that changed the world forever, was published #onthisday, 1859. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, contained within, didn’t just revolutionise science, it had a profound impact on how we view ourselves and our place in the natural world. What a wonderful man.
Great news! Hotwells Primary School will NOT merge with a Church of England school and will remain open as the neighbourhood’s only non-faith school option. Well done to all the parents who led this campaign – phenomenal work!
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Victory! Plan to close only non-faith school in Bristol neighbourhood rejected
The proposed merger of the only school of no religious character in Hotwells, Bristol, with a Church of England school, has been rejected by the Department for Education (DfE). Humanists UK, which…
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Great news! Hotwells Primary School will NOT merge with a Church of England school and will remain open as the neighbourhood’s only non-faith school option. Well done to all the parents who led this campaign – phenomenal work!
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/v...
humanists.uk/2025/11/24/v...
Some of the most important words ever written: 'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' – Charles Darwin, 'On the Origin of Species'. It was published #OnThisDay 1859.
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Some of the most important words ever written: 'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' – Charles Darwin, 'On the Origin of Species'. It was published #OnThisDay 1859.
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“The elected chamber has approved assisted dying and it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is “talked out” by a clique of unelected peers.” Great piece by @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“The elected chamber has approved assisted dying and it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is “talked out” by a clique of unelected peers.” Great piece by @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social
Lord Farmer said the #AssistedDyingBill is 'an atheist bill that assumes there is nothing after death.' If you hold a religious belief that means you do not want an assisted death, you have every right to live – and die – by that conviction. What you don’t have is the right to impose it on others.
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Lord Farmer said the #AssistedDyingBill is 'an atheist bill that assumes there is nothing after death.' If you hold a religious belief that means you do not want an assisted death, you have every right to live – and die – by that conviction. What you don’t have is the right to impose it on others.
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A huge honour to be a patron of @humanists.uk 🙏🏽👇🏽
Thrilled to welcome @anilseth.bsky.social as @humanists.uk's newest patron. At a time when understanding who we are is more important than ever, we're honoured to have such a lucid and compelling voice joining us to champion the power of rational inquiry.
New patron for Humanists UK: Professor Anil Seth
Humanists UK is delighted to announce the appointment of its newest patron, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth. He joins a stable of over 200 Humanists UK patrons with not...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A huge honour to be a patron of @humanists.uk 🙏🏽👇🏽
Welcome to Humanists UK! @anilseth.bsky.social delivered our Rationalist Press Lecture earlier this month tackling one of philosophy and science’s most enduring questions: What is consciousness? And could AI ever have it? We're very pleased to have him onboard. humanists.uk/2025/11/20/n...
November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Welcome to Humanists UK! @anilseth.bsky.social delivered our Rationalist Press Lecture earlier this month tackling one of philosophy and science’s most enduring questions: What is consciousness? And could AI ever have it? We're very pleased to have him onboard. humanists.uk/2025/11/20/n...
It would take peers 20 years to get through all the amendments at this pace.
When an unelected chamber deliberately stalls a bill backed by the Commons, it does more than delay legislation; it undermines representative democracy.
#AssistedDyingBill
humanists.uk/2025/11/21/a...
When an unelected chamber deliberately stalls a bill backed by the Commons, it does more than delay legislation; it undermines representative democracy.
#AssistedDyingBill
humanists.uk/2025/11/21/a...
House of Lords will talk out the Assisted Dying Bill unless changes are made
The House of Lords will talk out the Assisted Dying Bill, causing it to fail, unless they speed up the debate. Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision are dismayed that the unelected House is frustrati...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It would take peers 20 years to get through all the amendments at this pace.
When an unelected chamber deliberately stalls a bill backed by the Commons, it does more than delay legislation; it undermines representative democracy.
#AssistedDyingBill
humanists.uk/2025/11/21/a...
When an unelected chamber deliberately stalls a bill backed by the Commons, it does more than delay legislation; it undermines representative democracy.
#AssistedDyingBill
humanists.uk/2025/11/21/a...