Phil
@justdrphil.bsky.social
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I’m trying to grow the Humanist Dad blog, from a personal project to something that can reach a wider audience and spark new conversations. Last month I did a general introduction to my best posts, ongoing series and main themes. Perfect to share with new readers.
Why you might want to read a Humanist Dad
I’m trying to grow the Humanist Dad blog, from a personal project to something that can reach a wider audience and spark new conversations. This piece is a general introduction to my best posts, on…
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June 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I’m trying to grow the Humanist Dad blog, from a personal project to something that can reach a wider audience and spark new conversations. Last month I did a general introduction to my best posts, ongoing series and main themes. Perfect to share with new readers.
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Stephen Fry's argument against God and His morals.
April 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Stephen Fry's argument against God and His morals.
In a fucked up world, we all need a bit more Ricky 😁
April 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In a fucked up world, we all need a bit more Ricky 😁
Absolutely loved Bye Bye Miss American Pie at the end of The Last Leg this evening. @adamhillscomedy.bsky.social surely this classic has to be a charity single!
March 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Absolutely loved Bye Bye Miss American Pie at the end of The Last Leg this evening. @adamhillscomedy.bsky.social surely this classic has to be a charity single!
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A great article from a lovely human being. Well worth a read.
Dad Life: Working through anxiety, celebrating LGBTQ history, and school
I like to keep a note of big ideas and memorable moments that come up when I’m with my kids. In Dad Life (a new irregular column) I’ll share some of these from my week in parenting.
I like to keep a note of big ideas and memorable moments that come up when I’m with my kids. In Dad Life (a new irregular column) I’ll share some of these from my week in parenting.
Dad Life: Working through anxiety, celebrating LGBTQ history, and school
I like to keep a note of big ideas and memorable moments that come up when I’m with my kids. In Dad Life (a new irregular column) I’ll share some of these from my week in parenting.
humanistdad.uk
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A great article from a lovely human being. Well worth a read.
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Today’s hand-in of the Winter Fuel Payment petition is a huge day for all of the over 650,000 of you who signed our petition; an undeniable message to the Government that they must do more to protect older people.
Thank you for all of your support 💜
Thank you for all of your support 💜
February 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today’s hand-in of the Winter Fuel Payment petition is a huge day for all of the over 650,000 of you who signed our petition; an undeniable message to the Government that they must do more to protect older people.
Thank you for all of your support 💜
Thank you for all of your support 💜
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Don't miss your last chance to sign our petition 📢
Over half a million people have already added their names to help us call on government to protect struggling older people this winter.
Add your name now: bit.ly/3QmTEuf
Over half a million people have already added their names to help us call on government to protect struggling older people this winter.
Add your name now: bit.ly/3QmTEuf
February 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Don't miss your last chance to sign our petition 📢
Over half a million people have already added their names to help us call on government to protect struggling older people this winter.
Add your name now: bit.ly/3QmTEuf
Over half a million people have already added their names to help us call on government to protect struggling older people this winter.
Add your name now: bit.ly/3QmTEuf
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NEW: Sacked minister Andrew Gwynne called a constituent a “an illiterate retard” and a fellow councillor a “fat middle aged useless thicket” in new WhatsApps revealed by the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour was told about ‘vile’ WhatsApp group more than a year ago, says councillor
Gerald Cooney, former leader of Tameside council, says he warned regional officials about Trigger Me Timbers group
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
NEW: Sacked minister Andrew Gwynne called a constituent a “an illiterate retard” and a fellow councillor a “fat middle aged useless thicket” in new WhatsApps revealed by the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Health minister sacked over ‘unacceptable’ Whatsapp messages
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
Health minister sacked over ‘unacceptable’ Whatsapp messages
Labour has launched an urgent investigation into "unacceptable" and "deeply concerning messages" shared in a Whatsapp group by the MP Andrew Gwynne - who was swiftly sacked as a Health Minister as soo...
www.channel4.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Health minister sacked over ‘unacceptable’ Whatsapp messages
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
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To criticise the beliefs of others, including in ways that cause gross offence, does not warrant violence or, in this sad case, murder. Stark reminder of the need to protect freedom of speech and freedom of expression worldwide. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden'
Salwan Momika, 38, is reported to have been killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
To criticise the beliefs of others, including in ways that cause gross offence, does not warrant violence or, in this sad case, murder. Stark reminder of the need to protect freedom of speech and freedom of expression worldwide. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Freedom of expression encompasses the right to express yourself in ways that offend, shock, or disturb. There's no justification for killing someone over the burning of Qurans. Trying to appease fundamentalists by surrendering the right to offend won't end well.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
Man who burned Qurans in Sweden shot dead
Salwan Momika, prosecuted for "agitation against an ethnic or national group", shot dead near Stockholm
www.secularism.org.uk
January 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Freedom of expression encompasses the right to express yourself in ways that offend, shock, or disturb. There's no justification for killing someone over the burning of Qurans. Trying to appease fundamentalists by surrendering the right to offend won't end well.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
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Have your say 👇 humanists.uk/action/stop-...
Stop faith school expansion in schools bill
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has introduced the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which includes changing the types of new schools that can open.
But as currently drafted, the Bill ris...
humanists.uk
January 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Have your say 👇 humanists.uk/action/stop-...
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George Orwell, a writer and humanist who emphasised the absolute importance of freedom of belief and expression (as well as highlighting the dangers of groupthink), died #OnThisDay in 1950 at just 46. He remains one of the most celebrated authors of all time.
January 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
George Orwell, a writer and humanist who emphasised the absolute importance of freedom of belief and expression (as well as highlighting the dangers of groupthink), died #OnThisDay in 1950 at just 46. He remains one of the most celebrated authors of all time.
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Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
January 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
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The DfE suggests local authorities are “highly unlikely” to open selective faith schools. This is welcome, but the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill opens the door to more selective faith schools – a door which must be closed. Read more...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
DfE: “highly unlikely” selective faith schools can meet local needs
Statement on BBC Sunday suggests local authorities reluctant to open schools which select all children based on religion.
www.secularism.org.uk
January 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The DfE suggests local authorities are “highly unlikely” to open selective faith schools. This is welcome, but the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill opens the door to more selective faith schools – a door which must be closed. Read more...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
How on earth is this allowed to happen?
We’ve raised concerns about a Church of England plan to install an evangelism worker at a nonreligious community school, with the explicit purpose of converting children.
Schools should prioritise interests of children and families, not the Church.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
Schools should prioritise interests of children and families, not the Church.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
NSS urges investigation of C of E evangelism at nonreligious school
Plan to convert children at Hampshire community school "deeply alarming", says NSS
www.secularism.org.uk
January 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
How on earth is this allowed to happen?
How on earth is this allowed to happen in 2025?
The new role will enable 'growth in disciples of Christ' by 'growing a new worshipping community' at the school.
Another word for it is: evangelism.
Unacceptable. Alarming that this is occurring in a community school with no religious ethos.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/education/ro...
Another word for it is: evangelism.
Unacceptable. Alarming that this is occurring in a community school with no religious ethos.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/education/ro...
Row over plans to convert children to Christianity in non-religious school
A row has broken out plans to hire a new member of staff to help convert 60 pupils to Christianity at a Havant school.
www.portsmouth.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
How on earth is this allowed to happen in 2025?
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I'm quoted in today's Times on concerns that the concept of 'Islamophobia' has undermined efforts to address child sexual exploitation perpetrated by grooming gangs. I think the term hinders important conversations about a religion with increasing cultural and political significance in the UK.
January 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I'm quoted in today's Times on concerns that the concept of 'Islamophobia' has undermined efforts to address child sexual exploitation perpetrated by grooming gangs. I think the term hinders important conversations about a religion with increasing cultural and political significance in the UK.
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Ten years on from the jihadist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, Charlie Hebdo's principled defiance is an example to us all. My latest piece for @natsecsoc.bsky.social
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
#JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
#JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
Charlie Hebdo’s principled defiance is an example to us all
Ten years on from the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Stephen Evans says the legacy of those who lost their lives should be our unwavering commitment to free speech and secularism.
www.secularism.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Ten years on from the jihadist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, Charlie Hebdo's principled defiance is an example to us all. My latest piece for @natsecsoc.bsky.social
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
#JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
#JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
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'There's probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life'.
We can't believe it's been exactly 16 years since our atheist bus campaign, which started #OnThisDay 2009.
We can't believe it's been exactly 16 years since our atheist bus campaign, which started #OnThisDay 2009.
January 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
'There's probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life'.
We can't believe it's been exactly 16 years since our atheist bus campaign, which started #OnThisDay 2009.
We can't believe it's been exactly 16 years since our atheist bus campaign, which started #OnThisDay 2009.