In a surprising turn of events, the Utah Senate voted 12-12 on a bill to make Good Friday a state holiday, leaving supporters and opponents at an impasse.
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#UT #CitizenPortal #ReligiousObservance #LegislativeProcess #PublicPolicy
#ScottishGreen MSP @maggiechapman.bsky.social has welcomed the Scottish Government’s backing for her amendment to take steps to introduce an independent right for children to withdraw from #ReligiousObservance in schools
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The Scottish government has just passed a bill into law that offers a state mandate for discrimination against non-religious children.
Click on the link to find out more
www.humanism.scot/2026/02/17/g...
#PreachingIsNotTeaching #MyBeliefsMyChoice #ReligiousObservance #Education #Scotland #Humanism
School pupils in Scotland deserve objective, inclusive, facts-based education. This bill totally fumbles the opportunity to provide that. We hope MSPs will use their vote to show the government where it has gone wrong...
#Humanism #Education #Atheism #Christianity #Scotland #ReligiousObservance
Picture of a campaign rally outside Holyrood for assisted dying. Text reads "What's coming up for Humanist Society Scotland in 2026? Assisted dying, Decriminalising abortion, Pupil opt-outs from religious observance."
What has 2026 got in store for the humanist movement in Scotland? Find out in a new piece over at our news blog, from #AssistedDying to #ReligiousObservance, #ReproductiveRights and more...
www.humanism.scot/2026/01/27/h...
The Farmington School District Board is taking a significant step towards inclusivity by considering adding Eid as a day off in the 2026-27 school calendar amid a heated debate on equity and logistical impacts.
Learn more here!
#CT #EducationPolicy #CulturalEquity #ReligiousObservance
Is it OK for Christians to shop on the Sunday before Xmas so as to be able to celebrate the Christian faith -- one that indicates Sunday is the sabbath day?
#religiousobservance #christianity #catholicism #sundayshopping #christmas #xmas #sabbath
Wouldn't it be convenient, though, if the two were discussed in the same breath often enough to make it seem like reckless atheists were trying stop schools from teaching your kids about different faith and belief systems?......
#JustSaying #ReligiousObservance #Humanism #Atheism #Scotland
Frame graphic featuring Humanist Society logo and a cartoon of a child with a speech bubble above their head. Text reads " 'Inclusive and objective'? Tell us your experiences of religious observance at Scottish schools."
Help us build an evidence base against compulsory #ReligiousObservance in Scotland
Share your stories of religious observance in Scottish schools with campaigns[at]humanism[dot]scot, and help us show the government that this arcane, discriminatory legislation needs to change.
Frame graphic featuring Humanist Society logo and a cartoon of a child with a speech bubble above their head. Text reads " 'Inclusive and objective'? Tell us your experiences of religious observance at Scottish schools."
Help us build an evidence base against compulsory #ReligiousObservance in Scotland
Share your stories of religious observance in Scottish schools with campaigns[at]humanism[dot]scot, and help us show the government that this arcane, discriminatory legislation needs to change.
Graphic showing child and teacher in a classroom. Text reads "Inclusive and objective"? Share your experiences of religious worship in Scottish schools.
Help us build an evidence base against compulsory #ReligiousObservance in Scotland
Share your stories of religious observance in Scottish schools with campaigns[at]humanism[dot]scot, and help us show the government that this arcane, discriminatory legislation needs to change.
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Lebanon's Prime Minister announced the closure of public institutions for Ashura, emphasizing its importance to the Shiite community and reflecting the sensitive nature of religious observances in the country's diverse socio-political context.
#Lebanon #Ashura #ReligiousObservance
Graphic showing child and teacher in a classroom. Text reads "Inclusive and objective"? Share your experiences of religious worship in Scottish schools.
Help us build an evidence base against compulsory #ReligiousObservance in Scotland
Share your stories of religious observance in Scottish schools with campaigns[at]humanism[dot]scot, and help us show the government that this arcane, discriminatory legislation needs to change.
Graphic showing child and teacher in a classroom. Text reads "Inclusive and objective"? Share your experiences of religious worship in Scottish schools.
Help us build an evidence base against compulsory #ReligiousObservance in Scotland
Share your stories of religious observance in Scottish schools with campaigns[at]humanism[dot]scot, and help us show the government that this arcane, discriminatory legislation needs to change.
Our CEO Fraser Sutherland speaking at an event in front of a Humanist Society banner, wearing a blue suit. A headline snip reads "Exclusive: SNP ministers accused of creating 'bizarre inequality' on religious worship in schools"
ICYMI John Swinney confirmed plans for a deeply flawed and discriminatory #ReligiousObservance bill. The @scotsman.com reported on the bizarre inequality this bill will create, allowing children to opt *into* religious observance against their parents' wishes but not out of it. Story in replies
Picture of Fraser Sutherland presenting a talk infront of a Humanist Society Scotland banner. Text reads " 'The government has fudged its religious observance bill in a way that is discriminatory towards non-religious pupils.' Fraser Sutherland, CEO, Humanist Society Scotland."
This afternoon, John Swinney confirmed a new religious observance bill in his Programme for Government.
The bill is a failure, which does not offer non-religious pupils the right to opt themselves out of religious observance.
Read more at the link in replies.
#ReligiousObservance
Picture of Fraser Sutherland talking at an event, wearing a blue suit with a Humanist Society banner behind him. Text reads "The Government doesn't want to do anything that will upset the church hierarchy, even though the vast majority of the public agree with us." Fraser Sutherland, Humanist Society Scotland CEO.
We've made a great start on our fundraiser to support a legal opinion on the Scottish government's proposals on #ReligiousObservance. We believe they fall foul of UN rules of the rights of the child, as children have no right to opt themselves out. If you want to donate, click the link in replies
At 19, I renounced and never looked back.
If you're going to teach religion in school, then give equal time to ALL religions & atheism, and allow folks to choose their own path.
#ReligiousObservance
The Newington Public Schools Board is weighing a student's request to add Eid al-Adha as an official holiday, igniting a debate on cultural recognition and academic scheduling.
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#CT #CitizenPortal #AcademicCalendar #ReligiousObservance #CulturalDiversity
Today is Thursday 13 March 2025
It is #WorldKidneyDay
#AreYourKidneysOK
worldkidneyday.org
also
🍽️ International School Meals Day
💎 Jewel Day
🧍 Ken Day
🕍 Purim (from sunset)
French Republican Calendar: SCURVY GRASS
#AwarenessDays #AwarenessDates #ReligiousObservance #Celebrations
Headline snip. Picture of children praying with text reading "SNP teeing up for another unnecessary culture war with religious right"
It's good to see some robust reporting on the Scottish government's inadequate #ReligiousObservance bill, which fails to protect children's rights by letting them opt themselves out of RO. More at the link in replies.
Well said @patrickharvie.bsky.social and Carol Mochan MSP
At Holyrood today, MSPS from the Greens and Labour added their voice to the chorus of those questioning why Scottish Government is not giving young people the right to opt themselves out of #ReligiousObservance at school
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#MyBeliefsMyChoice #ReligiousObservance #ReligiousPrivilege #Humanism #Scotland #ReligionInEducation
Thanks @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social for raising the vital issue of religious observance at First Ministers Questions. @scottishgovernment.bsky.social's current plans for changing #ReligiousObservance rules do not go nearly far enough, as they do not allow young people to opt themselves out. (1/2)
Thousands spent holy ‘Shab-e-Barat’ in prayer, penance in Kashmir yespunjab.com?p=93599
#ShabeBarat #Kashmir #HolyNight #IslamicFaith #Prayers #Penance #Spirituality #ReligiousObservance #MuslimCommunity #BreakingNews #IndiaNews
An image of Gemma leaning against a concrete waymarker, probably on a mountain walk, on a foggy day. She smiles at the camera, has died auburn hair and a maroon jacket. Text reads "teacher and campaigner Gemma Clark on religious observance and children's rights."
"These rights cannot be reconciled with the failure to allow young people to opt out of religious observance." Well said @gemmaclark.bsky.social. The campaigner & teacher explains why Scottish gov plans to reform #ReligiousObservance do not go far enough. Link in reply.
Graphic shows a child with thought bubble above their head. Text reads "Last chance to have your say! Tell the Scottish government pupils deserve the right to opt out of religious observance."
Last chance!
Scottish government is consulting on a #ReligiousObservance bill which will re-confirm some aspects of RO delivery. We need you to tell them to be much bolder, offering full opt-out rights to pupils, in line with UNCRC guidance. Respond before 26 Jan using our guide! (Link in replies)
Graphic showing pupils in a classroom. Text reads "Have your say on the Scottish government's flawed religious observance bill."
The Scottish Government is consulting on a new bill intended to give pupils greater say over #ReligiousObservance at schools. But the bill is deeply flawed. Pupils will still not be able to opt out of religious observance. Read more and find out how to respond at link in replies
