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I did my first YouTube collab! It was a delight to join Elliot Bewick, whose channel explores questions of relevance to Gen Z. We talked about religion, meaning, politics, Humanism, and the challenges facing young people today. Check it out!

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Once again had a great time recording Two Humanists with @andrewcopson.bsky.social! This time we discussed the recent ARC Conference and the call by one UK Bishop to disestablish the Church of England!

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Whilst @helendecruz.net has moved away from religion, I've moved towards it. We explore our similarities and differences. For me, this is one of the most important online discussions I've had. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrgb... @closertotruth.bsky.social

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Society in the UK is becoming more progressive each year. However, there is still a risk of being pulled backward. A major threat is the ideological capture of US government institutions by Christian nationalists and their efforts to export their agenda 👇 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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We know people are coping with the death of Duo, the Duolingo mascot, in many different ways. Here's a humanist perspective.

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Follow Eve, the "first woman," through 1,000 years of art history as her story is used as a tool of women's oppression and liberation in this ultimately celebratory work 🍎 Gorgeous artworks 🍎 Quality research 🍎 Historical context 🍎 Thoughtful discussion #QuestPit #A #NF #W

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True Nature: Bringing Dignity Down to Earth A radical vision: cultivating humanity's inherent goodness, wholeness, and interconnectedness becomes the cornerstone of personal growth, cultural renewal, & planetary flourishing. #questpit #Q #W #P #NF #M #philosophy #buddhism #indigenoustheory

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In 1998 I was arrested for murder bc of a miscarriage 5 yrs earlier & false report by my abuser. I was kept behind bars on a $3 mil bond with just the word of a man & zero evidence. #Questpit #Q #A #NF #MEM

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There is a quiet magic in the constantly shifting cycles of nature. Seasonal midpoints create a framework to slow down. Celebrate the WHEEL OF THE YEAR with crafts, recipes, & natural observations. Bring family together with each other, with seasonal shifts and with nature. #Questpit #Q #MG #A #NF

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Rediscover history’s young, forgotten female heroes in this educational and empowering standalone with series potential. 📜 Diverse histories 📜 Forgotten figures 📜 Inspiring women #NF #Q #YA #QuestPit

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During a crisis of loneliness we desperately need leaders who can create community. Social Alchemy offers 5 elements that can be used to create community in any organisation: 🪨 Earth - Structure 🔥 Fire - Relationships 💨 Air - Ideas 💧 Water - Aesthetics ✨ Quintessence - Purpose #NF #Q #QuestPit

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The entire point of this executive order from Trump isn’t to eradicate a supposed anti-Christian bias, the point is to use our government to elevate Christian Nationalism and persecute those of other faiths or none. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-tas...

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The first Two Humanists discussion is up - here I talk with friend and colleague @andrewcopson.bsky.social, Chief Executive of @humanists.uk, about 2 topical issues every 2 weeks! We discuss the inauguration of Donald Trump, and the Assisted Dying bill in the UK from a Humanist perspective. Enjoy!

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There is a new voice on the web for #humanism. Check him out (and don't forget to Like and Subscribe if you're into that). #Humanist #DeepHumanism

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I understand the idea that progressive-minded people shouldn’t go on shows like Rogan because of the baleful effect they have on the culture. However, they still exist and have their effects whether we go on them or not - you are not “platforming” them when they have a huge platform already!

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As dusk falls, Ella knows it’s time for Kolten to come home. She sits up like this, staring at the door, until he arrives. 🥰 #EllaEveryday

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Worth remembering as the right relentlessly gaslights us about that salute.

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I don't think I need to clarify my stance on the topic but these soccer folks summed it up

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Quick emergency pod on what's happening out there. A US administration basically just ticking off the checklist you'd find in any book on fascism and a broadcast media which seems intent on normalising it.

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Want to learn more about Humanism? My latest YouTube video is on the 6 Core Values of Humanism! I am still very much learning how to do this, so be kind! XD

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Our perfect baby. #EllaEveryday

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I once dated a guy who was Catholic, had become nonreligious, then decided he wished to convert to Judaism. Throughout our (short) relationship I supported him and even attended his conversion ceremony. Immediately after he said my atheism was a dealbreaker. When we met he was an atheist too. 🤣

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Today is an object lesson in the radicalisation of the British right-wing press. Britain is being disparaged and insulted by a foreign far-right conspiracy theorist. But the Mail, the Express, the Telegraph and even the Times choose focus their criticisism on the British prime minister instead.

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Thank you @murraybymoonlight.bsky.social! Very nice to hear people like my very first video!

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I made a YouTube channel. It is called Deep Humanism. The first video is about the 10 biggest misconceptions people have about Humanism. It is sort of a test run. It has a thumbnail with me doing a silly face. I put that purple colour people do in the background. Am I doing this right?

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I am 42 today! Happy and thriving with my wonderful husband Kolten, my gorgeous chihuahua Ella, and my job as University Chaplain at the University of Sussex! My YouTube channel, Deep Humanism, will launch tomorrow. Love and best wishes to you all. Picture of Ella for clout.

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Carols at Kings, and Ella under Blanket. Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 #EllaEveryday

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Two gorgeous beings I love. 🥰 #EllaEveryday

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Just feel lucky to have this creature in my life. 🥰 #EllaEveryday

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My grandmother also used a wheelchair for most of her life because she contracted polio before there was a vaccine. This is evil. Unconscionable.

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Preparing to sign our holiday concert with @resoundvoices.bsky.social, and since we were directed to accessorise with gold, it was a chance to get out a very old Harvard Humanists pin! Blast from the past, @gregmepstein.bsky.social and @chrisdstedman.bsky.social! 😍

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All our experiences are the product of material processes. This fact in no way diminishes their richness or profundity or majesty - and it is strange to think it would.

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Glorious baby naps in the sunlight. #EllaEveryday

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Heartening that the UK Parliament accepted the rational and humane arguments in favour of assisted dying this week, as well as public opinion supporting a change in law. The UK took a step toward becoming a more caring country yesterday.

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We are moving house today, and Ella has had her first nap in our new flat! 🥰 #EllaEveryday

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On abductive reasoning to compare explanatory hypotheses: It is not enough that a proposed hypothesis, were it true, would give rise to evidence we observe. We also should have independent evidence for the hypothesis. Both intelligent design and panpsychism fail on this account.

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