SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

The official Twitter account of the National Secular Society in Scotland secularism.org.uk/scotland Scotland, United Kingdom Joined November 2012

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National Secular Society @NatSecSoc

2 years ago

We've referred a Christian charity to the regulator after finding anti-vaxx & homophobic propaganda on its Facebook page. Charities have a duty to serve a public benefit. Undermining public health & wellbeing in the name of religion does the opposite. secularism.org.uk/news/2022/02/n…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

2 years ago

We've backed proposals to allow the choice of assisted dying in Scotland. Scotland's law around assisted dying is particularly ambiguous and the proposals would provide for greater safeguards to protect dying people than currently exist. secularism.org.uk/news/2021/11/n…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

2 years ago

We've found an anti-abortion "pregnancy support service" that has misled women has set up a new charity in Scotland. Any organisation that gives false health information due to religious bias isn't serving a public benefit & shouldn't operate as a charity. secularism.org.uk/news/2021/11/a…

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National Secular Society @NatSecSoc

3 years ago

Jim Wallace says the Church of Scotland will oppose proposals to amend the law on assisted dying, saying their position "is rooted in our Christian faith". Decisions over assisted dying should be based on autonomy and medical ethics, not religious dogma. holyrood.com/news/view,msp-…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

“Ideally, all children would go to the school nearest their house, regardless of creed... That won’t eradicate sectarianism. But it would be a huge step in the right direction.” Stop dividing children on religious lines in our schools, says @fifikinrocks thetimes.co.uk/article/start-…

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National Secular Society @NatSecSoc

3 years ago

Two years ago today: Religious reps’ influence over education is an affront to democracy secularism.org.uk/opinion/2019/0…

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National Secular Society @NatSecSoc

3 years ago

We've called on the Scottish government to ban coercive 'conversion therapy' and tackle organisations promoting homophobic ideas. Efforts to end this practice must challenge anti-LGBT+ narratives in society, including those promoted by religious groups. secularism.org.uk/news/2021/07/n…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

“I am happy to give my Christian neighbours a friendly wave on their way to church on Sunday: less so if they want to bring their church to school on Monday.” Neil Barber of Edinburgh Secular Society in a letter to The Scotsman: scotsman.com/news/opinion/l…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

This analysis shows a concerted effort from ‘pro-life’ and faith groups to stop at-home abortion becoming permanent. Religious objections shouldn’t frustrate efforts to ensure women can exercise their reproductive rights. gov.scot/publications/f…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

Good to see theatres defending the right to show this play, amid complaints from offended Hindu ‘statesman’ Rajan Zed (who appears to speak only for himself). Attempts to impose blasphemy taboos shouldn’t undermine the freedom to make art. thetimes.co.uk/article/venues…

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Stephen Evans @Stephenmevans1

3 years ago

Scotland's Catholic bishops are calling for "human life and the inviolable dignity of the human person" to be at the centre of Scotland's political discourse. Much of their letter highlights the risks of allowing religious dogma to dictate public policy. secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/0…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

A pre-election letter from Catholic bishops is a reminder of the risks of allowing religious dogma to dictate public policy, says @Stephenmevans1 secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/0…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

The Catholic Church’s positions would mean: 🔵 State-funded schools keep imposing religion & remain divided on sectarian lines 🔵 Those facing intolerable suffering can’t seek help to end their lives 🔵 Women lose control over their bodies. thetimes.co.uk/article/dignit…

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National Secular Society @NatSecSoc

3 years ago

“Slaughter without pre-stunning compromises the welfare of millions of animals.” British Veterinary Association calls on Scottish & Welsh election candidates to support labelling of meat from non-stun slaughter. This would be a welcome move for consumer choice & animal welfare

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

If Scotland’s political parties take their commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child seriously, they should confront religious groups’ privileged influence over education policy, says Megan Manson secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/0…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

Letter from Neil Barber of Edinburgh Secular Society points out the problem of letting an institution that thinks same-sex relationships are sinful run state schools. thenational.scot/news/19171573.…

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SecularismScotland @NSSScotland

3 years ago

“As Christians their primary obedience is to God and not to the state,” says a QC making the case against church closures during lockdown. These ministers are entitled to that view – but it’s deeply entitled to suggest the law should indulge it. thetimes.co.uk/article/covid-…