"Prayer can be more abusive than just talking to someone, because you're saying God is complicit." What an extraordinary discussion featuring Traitors star Matty Hyndman on BBC's Scotcast. #LGBTRights #ConversionPractices

And today in cooked Christian-nationalist takes, a woman is "the kind of person that people come out of" and "the chief executive of the home". Both quotes courtesy of prominent US preacher Doug Wilson. It would make for cracking satire if it wasn't so scary. #ChristianNationalism #HandmaidsTale

It's #InternationalYouthDay. We're reiterating our call to Scottish Govt to make #ReligiousObservance in schools opt-in rather than opt-out. Read more: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/my...

Innit #Secularism #Beekeping #ReligiousIcons

Anyone for bean soup? NO I DON'T LIKE BEANS, EVERYONE STOP EATING BEAN SOUP!! Can you think of any comparisons? Australian comic Rhys Nicholson with some #PrideMonth facts #TransRights #Humanism #LGBT

We're back! Head to our events page to book your ticket for our next Festival of Humanism, in Glasgow on 14 November. www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #Humanism #Atheism #HumanRights #LGBTRights #PerformingArts #Ecology #Festival #Conference #Glasgow #Scotland #EventsInScotland

If you like footage of Piers Morgan being set right, you'll love this vid. Here's the magnificent astrophysicist and science communicator Neil DeGrasse Tyson explaining why Piers's belief in God doesn't add up. #PiersMorgan #NeilDeGrasseTyson #GodOfTheGaps #Humanism #Atheism #COnfirmationBias

We're back! Head to our events page to book your ticket for our next Festival of Humanism, in Glasgow on 14 November. www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #Humanism #Atheism #HumanRights #LGBTRights #PerformingArts #Ecology #Festival #Conference #Glasgow #Scotland #EventsInScotland

Our Member @humanistsociety.bsky.social is recruiting for a CEO. The CEO is responsible for strategic, operational & financial leadership of org, leading the team as Scotland’s national humanist charity, largest provider of humanist ceremonies read more ➡️ buff.ly/Ts053va

We recently caught up with our #YoungHumanistsScotland ambassador Imogen Johnston about what made her want to get involved with the society, her vision of humanism, and the rewards of volunteering. www.humanism.scot/2026/06/01/h... #Humanism #Volunteering #YoungHumanists #Scotland

We're back! Head to our events page to book your ticket for our next Festival of Humanism, in Glasgow on 14 November. www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #Humanism #Atheism #HumanRights #LGBTRights #PerformingArts #Ecology #Festival #Conference #Glasgow #Scotland #EventsInScotland

Did you know about our biannual members' magazine, Humanitie? One of the many perks of membership is the chance to receive all our magazines in hard copy for free. So, why not join us? www.humanism.scot/get-involved... #Humanitie #Humanism #Magazine #Scotland #HumanistNews #ScottishHumanism

ICYMI, we recently interviewed the President of Accra Atheists and Vice-President of Humanists International, Roslyn Mould. Roslyn is a tireless campaigner who has done huge amounts to promote free thought, scepticism, and LGBT+ rights in West Africa. www.humanism.scot/2026/06/01/h...

Now hiring! 📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Chief Executive of Humanist Society Scotland. If you’re an inspiring leader who shares our values and ambition, we’d love to hear from you! Find out more and apply online: www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/hu... Closing date: Sun 16th Aug 📅

Join our board! We need your passion, energy, and expertise. Listen to this wee explainer from our co-chair John Paul and click on the link below to find out more and apply! www.humanism.scot/2026/07/09/j... #Humanism #ScottishHumanism #Board #Volunteer #Trustee #Opportunity #HumanRights

Happy #GlasgowPride. Today is a day of joy, celebration, and defiance. This year more than ever it's important that people show up for LGBT+ communities across Scotland and Britain, to support a culture of visibility and acceptance. #GlasgowPride #Pride #Scotland #LGBT #LGBTRights

A great little video featuring novelist Elif Shafak, who gives her take on the connection between organised religion and "us-and-them" thinking. Do you agree? Does all organised faith always require an "out group"? Drop us a comment... #Humanism #Atheism #Secularism #CitizenOfTheWorld #Religion

We're back! Head to our events page to book your ticket for our next Festival of Humanism, in Glasgow on 14 November. www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #Humanism #Atheism #HumanRights #LGBTRights #PerformingArts #Ecology #Festival #Conference #Glasgow #Scotland #EventsInScotland

Humanist Society Scotland needs you! We need new voices and new talent on our governing board. We will be actively recruiting for positions over the coming months. Find out more and apply at the link below www.humanism.scot/2026/07/09/j... #Humanism #ScottishHumanism #Board #Volunteer #Trustee

📣 Ever thought about becoming a Humanist Society Scotland celebrant? Our next celebrant recruitment round opens later this month! Find out more and register your interest! buff.ly/SeuwD1z #Humanism #HumanistCelebrant #Recruitment #Opportunity #GoodWithoutGod

A good day in Glasgow with brilliant humans from @humanistsociety.bsky.social for the Celebrancy Working Group; putting practical humanism at the heart of the matter. Belonging, care, community and world-class standards; that’s the work. Let’s go! #HumanistCelebrancy #PracticalHumanism #Scotland

Sure, Humanist Society is your go-to for humanist marriages, funerals, and naming ceremonies, and you know we do vital campaigning work 💅. But did you know about our biannual members' magazine, Humanitie? Become a member to get your free copy! www.humanism.scot/get-involved...

We're back! Head to our events page to book your ticket for our next Festival of Humanism, in Glasgow on 14 November. www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #Humanism #Atheism #HumanRights #LGBTRights #PerformingArts #Ecology #Festival #Conference #Glasgow #Scotland #EventsInScotland

Read our Policy and Campaigns Officer Joe's take on Kate Forbes's latest statements on secularism, faith and society. A new opinion piece over on our news blog: www.humanism.scot/2026/06/29/d... #Humanism #Atheism #Christianity #Evangelism #ChristianNationalism #KateForbes #AntiWokeDavos

What has this effervescent duo got to say then? Humanist Society Scotland needs you for its board, that's what! Listen to this wee explainer from our co-chairs and apply at the link below www.humanism.scot/2026/07/09/j... #Humanism #ScottishHumanism #Board #Volunteer #Trustee #Opportunity

We've joined major faith and belief groups in Scotland in expressing solidarity with racially minoritised communities following the sickening racist violence of the last few weeks. www.humanism.scot/2026/07/06/h... #Scotland #Humanism #FaithAndBelief #Interfaith #Solidarity #AntiRacist #Leith

The bill as drafted would only apply in England and Wales, but this news from London makes it *significantly* more likely that conversion practices will also be ended in Scotland. Read more at our news blog to find out why: www.humanism.scot/2026/06/25/d... #ConversionPractices #LGBTRights

Our chair Jennifer Buchan (second from left) recently hit the town to attend the @humanists.uk President's Reception in London. Here she is with HUK Head of Pastoral Care Lindsey de Wal (left), President of HUK Janet Ellis (second from right), and Lone Ree Milkaer from the European Humanist Network

ICYMI, Scotland’s former deputy first minister Kate Forbes recently made a not-so-surprising appearance at the "anti-woke Davos", aka the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (or ARC) conference in London, co-organised by Jordan Peterson. Read our response: www.humanism.scot/2026/06/29/k...

A new #AssistedDying bill has been introduced in the UK parliament after the last was undemocratically blocked in the Lords. A successful vote in England and Wales will reinvigorate the campaign in Scotland. Back @humanists.uk, tell your MP to support the bill humanism.eaction.org.uk/assisted-dyi...