Dorset Humanists

Today is Terry Prachett's birthday, he would have been turning 76. Here is a wonderfully humanist approach to 'living on' in the impact we leave on the world included in The Little Book of Humanist Funerals.

Please join us at Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel for Edward Hadas' talk on The Ethics of War Is a 'Just war' a contradiction in terms? He is a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford University. All details are in the link below meetu.ps/e/N4W5M/tLYWB/i

We just launched the first UK-based dedicated helpline for people who have left high-control religions or cults. More info about the @faith2faithless helpline: 🆘📞💬⬇️ Support our work? Share this post. You could really help us reach someone in need. humanists.uk/2024/02/21/hum…

Our Chairman is running a seminar for BU and AUB students tomorrow as part of his Philosophy of Life series

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Dorset Humanists is committed to free speech, the free exchange of views and opinions, and democratic values. However, we are also committed to maintaining an atmosphere of tolerance, respect, dialogue, and safety at our events.

We regret to announce that tonight's talk has been cancelled in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We have not taken this decision lightly.

Blasphemy laws fuel intolerance & contribute to a culture where it is okay to punish ideas, satire or opinions you don’t like with violence Legitimising blasphemy as a concept in the law gives legitimacy to those who seek reprisals against ‘blasphemers’ humanists.uk/2023/12/08/dis…

Humanism is six words! 🎄🎅🎁❄️🎊🧦

How did the arts evolve? Find out at next year’s #DarwinDayLecture, presented by Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes (@LeMoustier) and chaired by Professor @thealiceroberts 6 Feb @conwayhall and online. Love science? Book now! humanists.uk/events/darwind…

Thanks to everyone who came to our last talk of the year - Daniel Dancey on logical fallacies. We had a lively session, with much discussion fuelled by mince pies and mulled wine. #Humanism #Bournemouth #Dorset

Jpin us for the final talk of 2023-Daniel Dancey talks about the 12 Logical Fallacies of Christmas. Plus we have mince pies & mulled wine because why not! Saturday, 2pm at Moordown Community Centre, Bournemouth Checkout this Meetup with Dorset Humanists: meetu.ps/e/MGSbH/tLYWB/i

Join Central London Humanists this evening for a talk with expert speakers on issues 'apostates' face and the self-care that is so important when leaving controlling religions. Register below for the Zoom link. meetup.com/central-london…

Our Committee Member Daniel Dancey spoke at Farnham Humanists this week about AI. Some great questions asked.

It's been over six years since Theresa may promised to ban 'conversion therapy'. With the UK Government continuing to fail us in the #KingsSpeech, humanists in Parliament have picked up momentum by introducing a new bill to #BanConversionTherapy.

On Sunday 12th November we will be taking part in Bournemouth's Remembrance Day Service and Parade at Bournemouth’s War Memorial in the Central Gardens, commencing at 10.55 am.

Join us this weekend for Interfaith Week, on Saturday 11th Nov, 2pm at Moordown Community Centre for a Many Faiths Panel - What happens if you put a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Humanist, a Jew, and a Christian together in front of a humanist audience? meetup.com/dorset-humanis…

Leading up to Half Term, the team from @PACEtrust (Programme for Applied Christian Education) have been visiting our Year 11 RE lessons to lead sessions on the relationship between Christianity and Humanism. One of the lessons also featured a guest speaker from @DorsetHumanists.

@DrAndrewHill please unblock @ChrisGStreet. Thanks.

BBC News - Is catching Covid now better than more vaccine? bbc.co.uk/news/health-58…