A humanist is a non-religious person who shapes their own life in the here and now, because they believe it's the one life they have. Find out more. humanists.uk/humanism

Throughout history there have been non-religious people who have believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. humanists.uk/humanism/

Also, how gorgeous are these snaps. Pictured: Gabrielle and Dearbhaile's beautiful humanist ceremony. Photography by (@katshootsweddings on insta).

Why more NI couples are choosing a humanist wedding ceremony.

Humanist weddings are soaring in popularity in Northern Ireland right now. Since they received legal recognition in 2018, there's been over 5,000 humanist marriages. How lovely is that! Here's why more couples are choosing a humanist weddings 👇

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Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories As Lord Dubs leads the charge against the government’s immigration changes, he talks to Sienna Rodgers about his disappointment in Labour, his hope...

Alf still one of Britain’s most inspiring humanists!

“Populism can be a very tough business to fight against. But in the end, we have to approach human rights issues with certain principles. We have to say something is right, and we stick by what is right.”

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Great to see our patron Stephen Fry on ITV's The Assembly!

Here's Stephen on the afterlife, the humanist approach to life, and finding wonder in the here and now 👇

Many millions of people in the UK share this way of living and of looking at the world, but many of them have not heard the word ‘humanist’ and don’t realise that it describes what they believe.

They have trusted to the scientific method, evidence, and reason to discover truths about the universe and have placed human welfare and happiness at the centre of their ethical decision making. Today, people who share these beliefs and values are called humanists.

A humanist is a non-religious person who shapes their own life in the here and now, because they believe it's the one life they have. Find out more. humanists.uk/humanism

Throughout history there have been non-religious people who have believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. humanists.uk/humanism/

Humanist weddings are always so gorgeous 😍

So many people in our community choose @humanistceremonies.bsky.social celebrants because they are fully trained, accredited, and LGBT+ inclusive.

It gives us the freedom to get married in a way that represents who we are. ❤️

A humanist wedding is a non-religious ceremony that is welcoming, inclusive, and personally tailored to you. A humanist wedding is led by a celebrant and focuses on your love story and the things that are important to you as a couple. Learn more today:

How to include traditions and rituals in a humanist weddings

Tying the knot isn't just an expression, it's an ancient tradition! Handfasting – the original 'tying the knot' – can involve different coloured ribbons, loved ones taking part, and a keepsake to treasure long after the day. Find out more about humanist weddings today: humanists.uk/ceremonies/w...

A graphic from Humanists UK listing humanist values. The heading reads “Humanists stand for:” followed by a list: “Universalism, not tribalism; Freedom, not conformity; Generosity, not selfishness; Diversity, not uniformity; Equality, not hierarchy; Empathy, not pity; Rational doubt, never certainty; Courage over fear.” At the bottom it says, “And truth, love, and kindness above all else,” with the Humanists UK logo beneath.

Understanding Humanism teacher training We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...

RE teachers, are you looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews? Don't miss our humanism CPD webinars running next month: primary on Tues 12 May and secondary on Weds 13 May. Find out more and save your spot! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

A graphic from Humanists UK listing humanist values. The heading reads “Humanists stand for:” followed by a list: “Universalism, not tribalism; Freedom, not conformity; Generosity, not selfishness; Diversity, not uniformity; Equality, not hierarchy; Empathy, not pity; Rational doubt, never certainty; Courage over fear.” At the bottom it says, “And truth, love, and kindness above all else,” with the Humanists UK logo beneath.

Listen to these speeches in the House of Lords on the Assisted Dying Bill. Is this scrutiny or is this sabotage?

What is secularism? Made for schools and families, the animation introduces secularism in clear terms as a practical way of organising society that people with different worldviews can share.

Secularism does not mean the same as atheism or humanism. It is a political position on how we should organise society given a plurality of worldviews. We recently released a new @humanismedu.bsky.social animation for schools, which you can watch today.

understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/

Humanist Heritage: Secularism The adoption of the term Secularism is justified by its including a large number of persons who are not Atheists, […]

Today, a secularist is someone who believes in the separation of church and state, and that laws and public institutions should be neutral regarding religion and belief. Find out more about the history of #Secuarlism on #HumanistHeritage

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'Free though means fearless though. It is not deterred by legal penalties, nor by spiritual consequences. Dissent from the Bible does not alarm the true investigator, who take truth for authority not authority for truth.; George Jacob Holyoake. Secularist and Humanist.

George Jacob Holyoake, coiner of the word 'secularism', was born #onthisday 1817. He was also the last man to be tried by jury and imprisoned for blasphemy in England, arrested at a lecture in 1842 for suggesting 'the deity' be put on 'half pay' as the Government cut the pay of military officers.

Lies, damned lies and biased opinion polls The Assisted Dying Bill has huge public support. Its opponents are trying to pretend otherwise

The majority of people in the UK support a compassionate approach to assisted dying. Lords filibustering has stalled progress – despite public backing. Unable to disprove that support, opponents shift polling goalposts in an attempt to change the narrative.
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'What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. Christopher Hitchens. Author and humanist Christopher Hitchens.

'That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.' The author and humanist Christopher Hitchens was born #OnThisDay 1949. He was our patron. Today, we remember him. This post is in his memory.

A wonderful moment in particular for all the journalists, activists, lawyers, and other liberals who never gave up. Of course there’ll be challenges ahead but they have showed they are equal to them! Especially looking forward to celebrating with the Hungarian Humanists when I see them this summer 🥂

Author and humanist Kurt Vonnegut died #OnThisDay 2007. So it goes.

We adore this video of him speaking about the science of storytelling ❤️

Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies - god damn it, you've got to be kind.' Kurt Vonnegut. Author and humanist.

Humanist and author Kurt Vonnegut died #OnThisDay 2007. So it goes.

Here's Kurt on the humanist approach to life, as featured in #TheLittleBookofHumanism ❤️

Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies - god damn it, you've got to be kind.' Kurt Vonnegut. Author and humanist.

Humanist and author Kurt Vonnegut died #OnThisDay 2007. So it goes.

Here's Kurt on the humanist approach to life, as featured in #TheLittleBookofHumanism ❤️

Listen to these speeches in the House of Lords on the Assisted Dying Bill. Is this scrutiny or is this sabotage?

Humanists see no evidence to believe in gods or an afterlife. They try to do good for its own sake, without expectation of reward after death. How humanist are you? Take our quiz today: humanists.uk/quiz

Many people are humanists without knowing it. If you are non-religious and look to science, reason, empathy, and compassion in order to live an ethical and meaningful life, consider doing our quiz to see if you're a humanist too. humanists.uk/humanism/how...

A critical moment for the #AssistedDyingBill. Join our protest at 09:00–12:00, Parliament Square, 22 April, and send a clear message to peers: stop using delay tactics to block one of the most important pieces of legislation to pass through the Commons in a generation. humanists.uk/events/prote...

Understanding Humanism teacher training We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued professional development (CPD).

If you teach RE and you're looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews, we're here to help! Our online after-school CPD webinars are designed to support your subject knowledge of humanism and provide practical ideas for the classroom. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/