Mama, Wife. Humanist Campaigner. @Humanists_UK Patron. Co-founded @Atheist_NI once upon a time. Scienceš©š»āš (Trying to tweet more than twice a year)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined June 2010
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Happy to hear @conormurphysf plans to change the law in line with our court ruling.
Even better knowing it has public support!
We took our case to make change & recently learned the ā¤ļøwarming news there have been 1000 humanist ceremonies since ours. Congratulations to you all š„
Minister @conormurphysf has signalled his intention to reform two aspects of marriage law following the outcome of a public consultation:
š¹Including non-religious belief in marriage law
š¹Raising legal minimum age for marriage/civil partnerships
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BREAKING:
New @LucidTalk poll shows 67% of respondents in Northern Ireland back assisted dying becoming legal for terminally ill or incurably suffering people.
Pictured: @NIhumanists patron @LauraLacole, Humanists UK assisted dying rally, London.
humanists.uk/2024/09/16/majoā¦
So cool to be invited to the U.S Embassy in London to celebrate World Humanist Day! A very inspiring evening hearing from US ChargĆ© dāAffaires Matthew Palmer, @LordWajidKhan @pollytoynbee & @andrewcopson on the positive influence Humanism has had on the world. @USAinUK
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What a rally! We had a fantastic turn out for our Assisted Dying Rally today in Parliament Square, London.
Our message?
It's about freedom of choice. It's about dignity, democracy, and acting for terminally ill and incurably suffering people. It's about compassion. Legalise assisted dying.
It was really moving to stand shoulder to shoulder with over 100 of our members and supporters as the Westminster Hall debate unfolded.
It's our hope that before long, compassion and dignity will prevail on this tragic issue.
Back on X after a while. Is X like a conspiracy and pseudoscience platform now? Itās looking reallyā¦. ummā¦. quirky.
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At @NIhumanists event on assisted dying. A very important issue that I would encourage you to give thought to, if you havenāt already. If you were to become terminally ill and were suffering, would you not want the choice? We should all have the choice.
Does anybody have a contact at TikTok? I need help! š¤š» @TikTokSupport @tiktok_uk
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Lovely evening lastnight at @TheMACBelfast for the @WIMBelfast social. Great to hear from young talented journalists that will no doubt go far. Well done @AmandaFBelfast @Peter_u105 @IRLPatricia and all involved. @JawboxGin @McConnells_BDC
Laura Lacole retweeted
I'm absolutely holding back tears of pure emotion..... Pride, joy, shock, and utter appreciation to be mentioned by @POTUS in his speech this evening in Ballina. I'm absolutely speechless. Thank you so sincerely Mr. President.
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Some pics by Lu Cro of our āEmbrace Equityā event at Belfast City Hall. Thanks to the Mayor, NUJ, U105, Jawbox Gin, Schweppes, and everyone who made it such a special day. More photos on #WIMB Facebook & Instagram. #iwd23āļø
ALT Pics of people attending WIMB IWD 2023 event.
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'Humanism explains how I live my life. I donāt subscribe to a god. I live by the ethos of treating people well, a fair society, critical thinking, rational thought and kindness.' @LauraLacole @BelTel. Great interview with Laura, @Tim_Mc_Garry, & @BSleator
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifā¦
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For those wanting to read belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/ā¦
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āItās not the same place it used to be. The generation beneath me is even more open minded and non-religious. Even openly discussing this is significant. Northern Ireland really is becoming quite progressiveā @LauraLacole @NIhumanists
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/ā¦ ā at Belfast, Northern Ireland
Got my copy of the @BelTel today to see the Humanist piece. Thanks @AmandaFBelfast for featuring me! š¤
Laura Lacole retweeted
Great piece Amanda. There is a growing number of people in NI who have found that they donāt need religion to live a good and fulfilling life. And you still get Sundays off ! ;)
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Fantastic interview in todayās Belfast Telegraph with @BSleator, @LauraLacole, and @Tim_Mc_Garry about the growth of @NIhumanists and the impact of humanism in Northern Ireland ā¤ļø
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/ā¦
Humanism isnāt an organisation. Itās not some organised belief system either. There are humanist organisations of course, such as @NIhumanists & @Humanists_UK who do valuable work campaigning and lobbying on the behalf of the non religious. Itās important to see the difference.
Laura Lacole retweeted
Census 2021 - What religion, religious denomination or body do you belong to?
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Catholic (42.3%)
No religion (17.4%)
Presbyterian (16.6%)
Church of Ireland (11.5%)
Methodist (2.3%)Ā
Other Christian (6.9%)
Other Religions (1.3%)
READ here: m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifā¦ #humanism
Laura Lacole retweeted
Yeah, we understand. Humanist defines my philosophical world view. It also allows for some sort of collective voice when it comes to challenging religious privilege. Iām not a fan of boxes either, but the free thinking part of humanism allows for diversity and individuality.