Megan Manson
@meganmanson.bsky.social
#Secularist, #Secularism, #Pagan, #Shinto.
Following that ridiculous incident at Westminster Abbey, I have just bought this. everpress.imgix.net/img/campaign...
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Following that ridiculous incident at Westminster Abbey, I have just bought this. everpress.imgix.net/img/campaign...
“I started to tell him, because I’m a total history nerd, that there are loads of folklore and mythology-related carvings inside the abbey, and I was talking about the Green Man, but he wasn’t having it. He said: ‘Well, it’s got horns and it’s demonic.’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“I started to tell him, because I’m a total history nerd, that there are loads of folklore and mythology-related carvings inside the abbey, and I was talking about the Green Man, but he wasn’t having it. He said: ‘Well, it’s got horns and it’s demonic.’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Plans to merge a nonreligious school into a Church of England school, with the latter's faith character retained, have been cancelled after a survey of parents found nearly 95% would have sent their child to another school if the merger went ahead.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Plans to merge nonreligious school into faith school cancelled
Over 80% parents surveyed said they would be "uncomfortable" sending children to faith school. Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Plans to merge a nonreligious school into a Church of England school, with the latter's faith character retained, have been cancelled after a survey of parents found nearly 95% would have sent their child to another school if the merger went ahead.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Excellent news indeed. Well done Isle of Man for choosing democracy over religious privilege 🇮🇲
BREAKING: Bill to remove bishop's vote in Manx parliament passes final stage. Bishop to retain vote until she leaves post or 5 years after bill gets Royal Assent. More to come....
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Excellent news indeed. Well done Isle of Man for choosing democracy over religious privilege 🇮🇲
This sounds positive! 😺 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This sounds positive! 😺 www.gov.uk/government/n...
"The two-day NecroComiCon festival was shut down by police just hours after it had opened on Saturday. It had been branded “satanic” by an influential Russian Orthodox movement." www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
Russian comic fan is first jailed under Kremlin ‘Satanism’ ban
The man was arrested on his way to a convention with allegedly devilish paraphernalia as police enforce Putin’s crackdown on a made up international movement
www.thetimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"The two-day NecroComiCon festival was shut down by police just hours after it had opened on Saturday. It had been branded “satanic” by an influential Russian Orthodox movement." www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
“Laraize said he had shouted “Allahu Akbar”, Arabic for “God is greatest”, during the arrest, but that his motive was not immediately clear.”
I'm no detective, but I think I have a fairly clear idea of what his motive might have been.
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I'm no detective, but I think I have a fairly clear idea of what his motive might have been.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Five injured after man ‘deliberately’ drives car into people on French island
At least two people in intensive care and suspect arrested after pedestrians and cyclists hit on Île d’Oléron
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November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Laraize said he had shouted “Allahu Akbar”, Arabic for “God is greatest”, during the arrest, but that his motive was not immediately clear.”
I'm no detective, but I think I have a fairly clear idea of what his motive might have been.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
I'm no detective, but I think I have a fairly clear idea of what his motive might have been.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
This is really big news - a huge step forward for ending the CofE's unfair and undemocratic privilege in the legislatures of the British Isles.
BREAKING: Upper chamber of Manx parliament votes 5-3 in favour of ending bishop's ex officio voting right! A victory for fairness, equality and democracy www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Success! Manx bill to end bishop’s vote in legislature proceeds
Legislative Council votes 5 to 3 in favour of stripping bishop of ex officio voting right Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is really big news - a huge step forward for ending the CofE's unfair and undemocratic privilege in the legislatures of the British Isles.
Many years ago, I drew a series of “goth stereotype” cartoons which became a bit of a meme. This very cool YouTuber interviewed me for this video about different incarnations of goth, and here it is! (Interview at the end) youtu.be/i_Hy9gRjaxg
Goth Types: A Deep Dive
YouTube video by Wraith Coates
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November 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Many years ago, I drew a series of “goth stereotype” cartoons which became a bit of a meme. This very cool YouTuber interviewed me for this video about different incarnations of goth, and here it is! (Interview at the end) youtu.be/i_Hy9gRjaxg
"Communities following Dievturiba...will enjoy property rights, and their sacred sites and rituals will be protected under the new law. It is widely expected to set a precedent for legislation elsewhere in Europe." www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202... @thewildhunt.bsky.social
Pagans in Latvia gain recognition
LATVIA has become the first European country to confer official national status on a pagan religion,...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
"Communities following Dievturiba...will enjoy property rights, and their sacred sites and rituals will be protected under the new law. It is widely expected to set a precedent for legislation elsewhere in Europe." www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202... @thewildhunt.bsky.social
Samhain Blessings and Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Samhain Blessings and Happy Halloween!
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A non-religious primary school has raised safeguarding concerns after we alerted it to the covert evangelism of its pupils by a playworker - who discussed the matter on an episode of Chester diocese's podcast.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
School raises safeguarding concerns over covert evangelism
NSS alerts school to playworker evangelising primary pupils without parental knowledge or consent Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A non-religious primary school has raised safeguarding concerns after we alerted it to the covert evangelism of its pupils by a playworker - who discussed the matter on an episode of Chester diocese's podcast.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
“He said he wanted to talk about some concerns he had and that people in the church were worried about how the local crystal shop is going to affect the town. He said they were worried I would push my spiritual beliefs”
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Crystal shop owner left 'intimidated' after beliefs questioned by local vicar
The Diocese of Newcastle has confirmed it is speaking to both parties after the incident
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“He said he wanted to talk about some concerns he had and that people in the church were worried about how the local crystal shop is going to affect the town. He said they were worried I would push my spiritual beliefs”
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The Department for Education has told us it thinks the doctrine of the Catholic Church is “homophobic” – so why does it allow state-funded faith schools to promote it during relationships and sex education?
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DfE admits Catholic doctrine shared in RSE guidance is “homophobic”
Government continues to allow teaching of religion in RSE, despite admitting incompatibility with LGBT inclusion Read More »
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October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Department for Education has told us it thinks the doctrine of the Catholic Church is “homophobic” – so why does it allow state-funded faith schools to promote it during relationships and sex education?
Read more👇
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Read more👇
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So women don't count as part of "communities", eh @lutfurrahman.bsky.social?
The mayor of Tower Hamlets has praised a fun run in East London for "bringing communities together", despite the fact that women and girls over the age of 12 were not permitted to participate.
Community events should promote cohesion, not misogyny.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Community events should promote cohesion, not misogyny.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Mayor defends mosque fun run decision to ban women and girls over 12
The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12
www.standard.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
So women don't count as part of "communities", eh @lutfurrahman.bsky.social?
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We've told the culture secretary that proposed reforms to charity law are insufficient to stop spread of antisemitism, misogyny and other extremism.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Plans to tackle charity extremism don’t go far enough, NSS warns
NSS tells culture secretary more fundamental reform to charity law needed to stop spread of antisemitism, misogyny and other extremism. Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We've told the culture secretary that proposed reforms to charity law are insufficient to stop spread of antisemitism, misogyny and other extremism.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Thank you @victoriapeckham.bsky.social for giving a shout-out to @natsecsoc.bsky.social’s report on how charity law enables religious misogyny. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Thank you @victoriapeckham.bsky.social for giving a shout-out to @natsecsoc.bsky.social’s report on how charity law enables religious misogyny. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
My entry in the #FiLiA2025 magazine. With bonus surprise clitoris. @filiacharity.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My entry in the #FiLiA2025 magazine. With bonus surprise clitoris. @filiacharity.bsky.social
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SUCCESS! Hamit Coskun's conviction has been overturned.
Today's judgment is an important victory, reaffirming the vital principle that free speech protects the right to offend, shock, or disturb – even when it challenges deeply held religious beliefs.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Today's judgment is an important victory, reaffirming the vital principle that free speech protects the right to offend, shock, or disturb – even when it challenges deeply held religious beliefs.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Success! Court upholds right to free speech in Quran burning appeal
National Secular Society welcomes decision as "important victory for freedom of speech" Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
SUCCESS! Hamit Coskun's conviction has been overturned.
Today's judgment is an important victory, reaffirming the vital principle that free speech protects the right to offend, shock, or disturb – even when it challenges deeply held religious beliefs.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Today's judgment is an important victory, reaffirming the vital principle that free speech protects the right to offend, shock, or disturb – even when it challenges deeply held religious beliefs.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
At #FiLiA2025. Moroccan activist Betty Lachgar was meant to be here too, but she’s in jail for ‘blasphemy’. So we’re standing in solidarity with her. @maryamnamazie.bsky.social #FreeBetty #BettyLachgar #BlasphemyIsNotACrime
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At #FiLiA2025. Moroccan activist Betty Lachgar was meant to be here too, but she’s in jail for ‘blasphemy’. So we’re standing in solidarity with her. @maryamnamazie.bsky.social #FreeBetty #BettyLachgar #BlasphemyIsNotACrime
Quoted in Mail today on the alarming rise of children suffering abuse relating to spiritual beliefs (aka ‘witchcraft abuse’). www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
October 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Quoted in Mail today on the alarming rise of children suffering abuse relating to spiritual beliefs (aka ‘witchcraft abuse’). www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Church of England: As the established church, we support people of all faiths.
Also Church of England: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/...
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Also Church of England: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/...
@thewildhunt.bsky.social
‘It feels like persecution’: Witches’ anger after church bans event from village hall
A coven of witches is disappointed at being told a psychic fair could not happen in a village hall just six days before it was due to take place.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Church of England: As the established church, we support people of all faiths.
Also Church of England: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/...
@thewildhunt.bsky.social
Also Church of England: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/...
@thewildhunt.bsky.social
Every month I donate to a different charity/nonprofit. This month I’m supporting @solutionsnotsides.bsky.social, which teaches conflict resolution through exploring the Israel-Palestine conflict. I think today’s horrible events in Manchester demonstrate we need far less violence and far more talk.
October 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Every month I donate to a different charity/nonprofit. This month I’m supporting @solutionsnotsides.bsky.social, which teaches conflict resolution through exploring the Israel-Palestine conflict. I think today’s horrible events in Manchester demonstrate we need far less violence and far more talk.
Extremely encouraging news!!
BREAKING: The Government has announced it will reform England and Wales's outdated wedding laws - and the plans appear in line with our recommendations. An encouraging development for a freer, fairer marriage system 🥂 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
NSS welcomes Government announcement on wedding reform
Government plans echo NSS recommendations to make wedding law freer and fairer for couples of all religions and beliefs Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Extremely encouraging news!!
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A charity has been issued with formal guidance after we referred it to the regulator for promoting misogyny.
This is welcome, but it's now time to review 'the advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
This is welcome, but it's now time to review 'the advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Christian charity warned over ‘coercive control’ sermon
'Wives submit to your husbands' charity given formal regulatory advice on coercive behaviour and need to safeguard beneficiaries Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A charity has been issued with formal guidance after we referred it to the regulator for promoting misogyny.
This is welcome, but it's now time to review 'the advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
This is welcome, but it's now time to review 'the advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...