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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · 25d

Humanism is not a fringe or ‘woke’ idea; it is rooted in the very best of British traditions: fairness, reason, and believing in the good that people are capable of when free to live their lives without fear or prejudice.
Don't be dragged backward by a radical minority.
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Join Humanists UK

Joining Humanists UK is about expressing your approach to life and supporting us in our work.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Sep 9

Find community with like-minded people 🤗

Connect with like-minded people, attend interesting events, support local humanist activism, and make new friends through Humanists UK Local Groups.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Sep 6

Our next meetup in #Liverpool 🤗

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Group visit to the British Science Festival 2025 | Liverpool Humanists

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Gaslit Uplands 💚 @drnick99.bsky.social · Aug 26

Celebrating International Dog Day! 🐾

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Aug 5

The next event hosted by Liverpool Humanists: meetu.ps/e/PqcYr/zsKt...
All welcome 🤗

Recovering from Adverse Religious Experiences, Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

**Yvonne Letson will be talking about her personal and professional experiences of recovering from high-control religions. She will discuss the needs of people who have exp

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jul 5

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · Jul 5

Mubarak spoke to the Humanist All-Party Parliamentary Group recently via Zoom. His story is extraordinary.

Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · Jul 5

A highlight in Luxembourg so far is to welcome Mubarak Bala to his first international humanist general assembly. Although it is a disgrace that he cannot continue his work in Nigeria, it is a great relief to have him out of prison and safe in Europe!

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jul 2

A Beginner’s Guide to Humanist Heritage!

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Humanist Heritage: Beginner’s Guide to Humanist Heritage

[Humanism] is older by nearly a thousand years than Christianity… and older by more than a thousand years than Islam. […]

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jul 2

News of our next event:
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Walk, Talk and Fork: Liverpool Baltic Market , Sun, Jul 27, 2025, 11:00 AM | Meetup

[Liverpool Humanists](https://humanists.uk/local-group/liverpool/) invite you to meet friends old and new, and enjoy a Sunday morning stroll from the Bluecoat courtyard to

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 25

School assemblies for ALL 🤗

Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jun 24

We think assemblies should be inclusive of all children. This means providing engaging assemblies on a variety of subjects so that all pupils can learn and grow together. See our inclusive assemblies below. assembliesforall.org.uk

Assemblies For All

Assemblies for All provides access to high quality, inclusive assemblies for schools across the UK.

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · Jun 24

Aesop's Fables were written over 2500 years ago. Many of them provide a great way to teach about humanist ethics and how we might live well together. We've provided some suggestions for where to start. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...

Humanism and Aesop's Fables

How do the ancient Greek stories link to humanist ethics today?

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jun 21

Happy #WorldHumanistDay! Are you a humanist, too?

A humanist ks a person who recognjses this life is the only life we know we have, and therefore, resolves to live a moral and fulfilling life in the here and now, based on the inherent humqm capacity for compassion, and a desire to good on its own merit. Being a humanist is simply a way of thinking and living that emphasises humanity's capacity and responsobility to promote human flourishing across all frontiers, to protect the natural world, and to work towards a more tolerant society, where rational thinking and kindness prevail.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jun 20

We've campaigned for assisted dying for over 100 years, and today, MPs voted in favour of one. 'A historic step towards meeting the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion.' @andrewcopson.bsky.social.

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MPs back legalising assisted dying in England and Wales – as it happened

Assisted dying bill will pass to the Lords after MPs vote to accept it, with 314 votes to 291

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · Jun 20

This week has shown just how important Humanist values are. I respect all my colleagues who voted differently but today I believe we in Parliament did a very good thing for humanity.

Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jun 20

We did it. 🎉 MPs voted in favour of the #AssistedDyingBill and it has now passed Third Reading.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · Jun 16

Nine years ago humanist MP Jo Cox was murdered by a British nationalist. Political violence against supporters of human rights and open societies is a real present danger. Jo’s death reminds us of that just as her life is a permanent memorial to the power of compassion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Cox

Jo Cox - Wikipedia

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Gaslit Uplands 💚 @drnick99.bsky.social · Jun 14

Ask your MP to support assisted dying

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Ask your MP to support assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will soon face crucial votes as it continues its journey through the House of Commons. The next steps are key – MPs will soon decide whether the Bill shoul...

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Gaslit Uplands 💚 @drnick99.bsky.social · Jun 14

Being present: fostering healthy masculinity
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Being present: My AHA talk on fostering healthy masculinity

After being privileged to join a wide ranging discussion on positive masculinity as part of the American Humanist Association’s parenting series, I’ve been thinking about the importance of and barr…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jun 13

The #AssistedDyingBill has now had more hours of debate than any of the Private Members’ Bill of its kind, and we know the public is also paying attention, the majority of whom will be desperately hoping the law is changed to allow dignified, safe assisted deaths.

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MPs finish Report Stage debate on Assisted Dying Bill – Humanists UK comment

MPs have finished the Report Stage debate of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, as well as voting on various amendments. More such votes are expected to follow ahead of a crunch Third Readi...

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Take a look at our new materials linked to key GCSE RS topics, including families and relationships, medical ethics, prejudice & discrimination, and wealth & poverty. Ideal for supporting secondary #teachers exploring humanist perspectives with GCSE pupils.

Humanist Perspectives

Explore how humanists view society's biggest ethical questions.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · Jun 2

Worrying. Outrageous. Cruel.

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Jun 2

UK right-wingers showing an increasing interest in anti-abortion rhetoric as US money starts to flood in - very interesting report from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social

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US anti‑abortion cash floods UK free speech frontlines

Democracy for Sale investigation finds US anti‑abortion lawyer funding Toby Young’s Free Speech Union, while Alliance Defending Freedom’s UK spending soars.

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · May 27

This part of our region is in the top ten happiest places to live in the UK 😊
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Why this part of Merseyside is one of the happiest places to live

Oh I do like to be beside the sea side....

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · May 27

Great appointment 👏

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · May 27

Just announced: I've been appointed chair of the newly-formed New Humanist editorial board humanists.uk/2025/05/27/i...

Ian Dunt to chair ‘New Humanist’ Editorial Board

Acclaimed political journalist and author Ian Dunt has been appointed as the Chair of the newly established Editorial Board for New Humanist magazine, following its merger with Humanists UK earlier th...

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · May 26

What makes women’s football and humanist communities special?
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Women’s football: lessons for humanist community building

Women’s football has enjoyed many moments of cultural significance followed by suppression, marginalisation, underinvestment and lost opportunities. The sport’s history, culture and communities off…

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Liverpool Humanists @livhumanists.bsky.social · May 19

Have a read if you’re a humanist, humanist-curious, humanist-friendly, interested in how humanism might impact parenting, or how being a parent may impact your humanism, if you’re the parent, partner, child or friend of a humanist parent!

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

I’m trying to grow the Humanist Dad blog, from a personal project to something that can reach a wider audience and spark new conversations. This piece is a general introduction to my best posts, ongoing series and main themes. Perfect to share with new readers.

Why you might want to read a Humanist Dad

I’m trying to grow the Humanist Dad blog, from a personal project to something that can reach a wider audience and spark new conversations. This piece is a general introduction to my best posts, ongoing series and main themes. Perfect to share with new readers.

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