No one should minimise the suffering caused at Fort Hood, and survivors, bereaved families, and the whole of society need to see justice done. But execution is not justice. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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@andrewcopson.bsky.socialReposted by @humanists.ukWe can only hope that the US government steps back from the brink of this sickening erosion of decency and civilisation. And also hope - this may be the only time I ever say this – that JD Vance is right.
@andrewcopson.bsky.socialReposted by @humanists.ukEvery human life has value, and a just society should aim to reform and protect rather than take life in retribution. The moral example of execution is degrading and even worse is to turn this act of degradation into a spectacle.
@andrewcopson.bsky.socialReposted by @humanists.uk@humanists.ukIn 2024 the Government created a loophole in the law that would allow new 100% religiously selective faith schools to open. They said 'Don't worry, it won't be used in practice'. But now it's happening. Children of different backgrounds should be educated together, not divided by others' religions.
@humanists.uk'Everyone has the right to speak freely about religion, and no one should ever face punishment for doing so, much less be put to death. And yet, Anojan Sivarasa has been condemned to die because of a post made on Facebook.' @andrewcopson.bsky.social.
@humanists.ukHelp us write to Foreign Secretary calling for Anojan's release. Sign our petition. Anojan Sivarasa has been condemned to die because of a post made on Facebook, and time is running out. humanists.uk/action/deman...
@humanists.ukBlasphemy laws can NEVER be justified. Sign our petition. Blasphemy laws are used to ban words or symbols that are ‘offensive’ to religion. They’re used to violently suppress and attack religious and non-religious minorities worldwide.
@humanists.ukIn 1969, the software that landed humans on the moon was written by a team led by Margaret Hamilton. When the computer overloaded minutes before touchdown, her code kept the mission alive.
@humanists.ukShe wrote all that code by hand and it landed on the moon. Such an iconic photo.
Here’s to Margaret Hamilton (1936–2026). What an incredible and pioneering woman for science.
An inspiration to us all.
@humanists.ukYou can read more about Andrew's new book, and pre-order yours today, on our website: humanists.uk/howtobeahapp...
@humanists.ukFor humanists, caring for nature isn't left to a higher power. It's down to us – because we're part of nature, not apart from it.
This idea, as outlined here by our patron @zionlights.bsky.social, is the second of seven humanist foundations in Andrew Copson's new book.
@newhumanist.bsky.socialReposted by @humanists.ukEvery story on this page comes from New Humanist, and every issue since 1884 is digitised and fully searchable.
A subscription gets you the new magazine four times a year, plus the whole digital archive. Subscribe today, and start hunting for ghost stories.
@humanists.ukIf you're also watching horror films, making pumpkin soup, and embracing all things spooky this October, please do join us for 'Ghostbusters' with author and folklorist @deborahhyde.bsky.social 21 October. Register now to join us online and learn more.
@humanists.ukHumanists don't believe in ghosts, but myth-busting 'paranormal' activity is something @newhumanist.bsky.social writers have been doing for over 140 years. Here's a quick look at the human fascination with all thing spooky, and the the evolution of horror.
@humanists.ukWe're really looking forward to seeing Jay and Janet on the show.
@believethedata.orgReposted by @humanists.ukThanks to @humanists.uk for featuring my analysis in this article, which argues that Northern Ireland's Integrated sector must update its statement of principles to reflect an increasingly plural and secular society.
@humanists.uk(Btw we're definitely #TeamSceptic, @dannyrobins.bsky.social, but the stories on the show are endlessly fascinating either way!)
@humanists.ukGhosts may not be real, but no one doubts that throughout history, many people have sincerely believed in them, or claim to have seen them. As well as sincere beliefs, there's also a documented phenomenon of proven paranormal fraud, which is just as fascinating in what it tells us about people.
@humanists.ukOne for skeptic fans of the BBC Uncanny podcast, surely! Deborah is a leading expert in the history of belief in all things spooky. By taking the 'human' aspects of paranormal beliefs seriously - be it witchcraft, ghosts, or werewolves - she uncovers a lot about human nature and human societies.
@humanists.ukSave Anojan! Help us write to Foreign Secretary calling for Anojan's release. Sign our petition. Anojan Sivarasa has been condemned to die because of a post made on Facebook, and time is running out. humanists.uk/2026/10/07/s...
