BC Humanist Association

The voice and community for Humanists in BC. Account inactive

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[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

We've largely abandoned this platform (for obvious reasons). These days you can find our updates on BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
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Or better yet, sign up for email updates at https://t.co/cyRT2iSewl

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

Link to the full report here: https://t.co/WzkWH8RLYi

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

Attention Canadians! @BCHumanist @AbortionRights released a new report highlighting the harmful and misleading tactics of crisis pregnancy centers. Stand up for reproductive rights and demand accountability for these deceptive organizations. #prochoice #cdnpoli link below.

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

New on our blog: Why Baby Boomers Turned From Religion: Shaping belief and belonging, 1945-2021 https://t.co/AuEwbVfwx5

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

The Terrace Standard thinks a nativity scene is a "cultural display" that's appropriate to place on their city hall. We don't agree. Read our editorial https://t.co/a2KkFqNkVi

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

New on our blog: Indigenous cultural practices can be reconciled with state neutrality https://t.co/WEEW5xSkN4

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

Most importantly, contribute to our 2022 Year End fundraiser. Because without your support, we may not even be able to keep at the pace we've been going. https://t.co/kUDqcfC0ue

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

We're a pretty small team on a pretty tight budget.
Add to that that this site is looking like an increasingly hostile place for humanist values (see: https://t.co/mpl0y75nbP)
So we've been spending more of our focus on other platforms.

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

For example, you can find us on TikTok, where we've been talking about our latest report https://t.co/tSJOtqfTBV
Or on Instagram and Facebook.

Even better, sign up for our weekly email updates: https://t.co/cyRT2iSewl

[Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @TealePB]

I'm pleased to see my report with the @BCHumanist Association on unconstitutional prayers in #Ontario municipal council meetings having an impact!

Let's make sure our council meetings are welcoming to everyone, regardless of their beliefs.

#Secular

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[Amnesty International @amnesty]

📢 Right to freedom of expression.
💭 Right to freedom of thought.
👯‍♀️ Right to peaceful assembly.
⚖️ Right to access the law.
👨🏽‍🏫 Right to education.
😴 Right to rest.
❤️ Right to life.

These—& more—are our fundamental human rights. #HumanRightsDay

[United Nations @UN]

"On this #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm the universality & indivisibility of all rights, as we #StandUp4HumanRights for all."

-- @antonioguterres stresses that human rights reflect our common humanity. https://t.co/JGN0GMMYDz

[Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @TealePB]

A quick summary of my most recent report with @BCHumanist exploring unconstitutional prayer in Ontario municipal council meetings.

https://t.co/vqoFMBaDNk

#OntarioPoli #CdnPoli #Secular

[Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @TealePB]

I'm glad to see our report on unconstitutional prayer in #Ontario municipal council meetings making headlines!

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

“True neutrality doesn’t grant privilege to religious or non-religious views, it remains silent on the issue, and that’s one of the ways you can make sure everyone is included.”

[NewmarketToday @newmarkettoday]

Report slams Newmarket, other councils for prayers at meetings https://t.co/tg0bN18Vs2

[Humanists International @HumanistsInt]

Today, Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2022 will finally be launched worldwide with this year's host, our Member, @AmericanAtheist.

Stay tuned to our page for more updates. #FOTR2022

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

We released our latest report yesterday: Open for Unconstitutional Business.

Nearly half of municipalities in Ontario opened their 2018 inaugural council meetings with a prayer, despite the practice being ruled unconstitutional in 2015.

Read it now: https://t.co/LZxkYVhLtk

[Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @TealePB]

This kind of content has no place in municipal council meetings, that should be welcoming to all, regardless of belief or lack thereof!

Governments in #CdnPoli have a duty of religious neutrality, and #OntarioPoli municipalities are in violation of this duty.

[Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @TealePB]

📢New Report Alert!

Our study identified 156 #OntarioPoli municipalities that included prayer in their 2018 inaugural meetings. This is an unconstitutional practice (as per the Supreme Court ruling in Saguenay, 2015).

#Humanism #Secular #CdnPoli

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

There's so much more in this 177-page report. Read our release here and then dig into our discussion https://t.co/9zzbv7qcuX

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

We released our latest report yesterday: Open for Unconstitutional Business.

Nearly half of municipalities in Ontario opened their 2018 inaugural council meetings with a prayer, despite the practice being ruled unconstitutional in 2015.

Read it now: https://t.co/LZxkYVhLtk

[BC Humanist Association @BCHumanist]

We were also able to use historical data to show that prayers are becoming less common in Ontario. Many councils abandoned prayers after the MLQ v Saguenay decision in 2015.

We also wrote to every municipality we identified and asked them to respect the law. Many agreed to.