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New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - Discussing Humanism, Rationalism, Atheism and Free Thought New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism, rationalism, atheism and free thought Share Report Abuse Next Blog» Create Blog Sign In Ideas for godless people NEW HUMANIST MAGAZINE | BLOG Thursday, 12 May 2011 Where to buy New Humanist New campaign launches after school invites creationist preacher to revision day As part of new campaign, Creationism In Schools Isn't Science (CrISIS), launched with the backing of the British Centre for Science Education, the Christian think-tank Ekklesia and the National Secular Society, a group of leading scientists, educators and campaigners have today written to the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, urging him to clarify government guidelines preventing the teaching of creationism as science in British Twitter Schools. New Humanist The launch of CrISIS was prompted by NewHumanist Laura Horner, a parent of children at St Peter's Church of England School in Exeter. In March, Philip Bell, an evangelical preacher who @teachingofsci You are right- runs the UK arm of the young-earth creationist organisation Creation its a problem with Blogger, Ministries International, was invited by St Peters to lecture at a revision which I hope they can fix day for GCSE RE pupils. When Horner complained to the school, she 3 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite received a letter which described modern biology as "evolutionism" and Is it a noble instinct or a Bell as a “scientist” who “presented arguments based on scientific destructive desire? Delving into theory for his case". the pathology of collecting: http://bit.ly/kFZ72q Speaking about the launch of CrISIS, Horner said: 3 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite "I was appalled to find out that my children had been exposed to @robbiechicago Shame it was preserved for posterity then: this dangerous nonsense and I am determined that the Secretary http://bit.ly/iTPJyx of State for Education should urgently plug the loophole that 3 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite allows creationists to do this. A plan devoid of flaws...RT What has happened in Exeter has serious implications for all @Blue_Wode: LOL! existing state schools, but also because groups of creationists are Homeopaths intend to "play known to be drawing up applications to run Free Schools, which race discrimination card" re complaints to #ASA would remove many checks and balances." http://bit ly/mt8YR1 In the letter to Gove, the signatories, who include leading scientists like Richard Dawkins, Steve Jones and Simon Singh, as well as both Join the conversation religious and secular campaigners, call on the government to place clearer restrictions on the use of creationist speakers and learning materials in schools: New Humanist on Facebook "Recently, the Department of Education has stated that you are New Humanist Magaz ‘crystal clear’ that creationism has no scientific validity and should Facebook not be taught as science. Yet here we have a school presenting http://blog.newhumanist.org.uk/[16/05/2011 16:18:27] New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism, rationalism, atheism and free thought Like You like Creationism as a valid scientific position, and justifying this by Page · In Confirm reference to Religious Education. These events show that You like creationists are now openly using the RE syllabus to advance Page · In their claim to be offering a valid scientific alternative to established knowledge, from within the State funded school system. Therefore, we believe that the guidelines need clarifying to prevent Creationism being presented as a valid scientific theory both in lesson time and outside of it in state funded schools, as we are aware that this is also happening in clubs in and out of school time. Given the nature of the internet, we also believe that the Guidance should state that websites which promote creationism as a valid scientific theory, like other unsuitable resources, should not be used. We believe this is necessary to protect the plain intent of the current Guidelines. In addition, you will shortly have to deal with applications for Free School status from Everyday Champions Church (ECC), the Christian Schools Trust and for Academy status for St Peter’s among many others. Recent public statements from ECC and its associates suggest, if anything, an even more anti-scientific approach in its preferred teaching. This would suggest that the 4,211 people like New Humanist Maga current Guidelines will need modification to reflect emerging people like New Humanist Magazine. practice." A petition urging the government to clarify the guidelines has been launched, which you can add your name to here. There is a also a Facebook group. The full text of the letter sent to Gove can be seen CM Marjorie Ben below. CrISIS Letter to Gove New Humanist Magazine on Facebook Get a FREE trial copy of New Humanist 1 of 3 Like Confirm 27 4Share http://blog.newhumanist.org.uk/[16/05/2011 16:18:27] New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism, rationalism, atheism and free thought Contributors Posted by Paul Sims at Thursday, May 12, 2011 View Comments Caspar Melville Labels: $British Centre for Science Education NSS pseudo-science Paul Sims Ekklesia secularism education evolution Julian Subscribe to the New Humani Posts Latest news: Ugandan anti-gay bill could pass tomorrow All Comments Contrary to earlier reports, it now appears that the Ugandan Anti- Homosexuality Bill could pass tomorrow on the final day of the country’s current parliamentary session. Preview the magazine According to Associated Press, the bill was dropped from the agenda yesterday, but it now looks set to be debated tomorrow, with its author David Bahati saying he expects it to be passed. The American academic and blogger Warren Throckmorton, who has closely followed the progress of the bill, was in contact yesterday with the Ugandan parliament’s PR manager, Helen Kawesa, who confirmed that it is likely to be deliberated on Friday: "Helen Kawesa just told me that Parliament has adjourned but will reconvene on Friday to consider the remaining bills on the agenda. They will begin in the morning and work until all of the Links to good (and not so bills are considered. The intent is to address all bills. The AHB good) things [Anti-Homosexuality Bill] is the last one and is the most vulnerable but with an all day session, it is possible for it to get a Angela Saini's blog third reading. According to Kawesa, Friday is absolutely the last day however as the new Parliament is sworn in on Monday. Atheist Bus Campaign Bad Psychics According to bill author, David Bahati, the Parliament will meet at 10am and address the remaining four bills on the current order British Humanist Association paper. He declined to predict the response of the Parliament but Butterflies and Wheels felt sure that the bill would get a debate and discussion." Centre for Inquiry London So there is a very real possibility that the legislation, which has previously included the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, will be Chris Hayes' Blog passed tomorrow. If you haven’t already, be sure to join the 450,000 Christina Martin's blog people around the world who have signed a petition calling on Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni to stop the bill. Church Sign Generator Council for ex-Muslims Update: As a commenter points out, there is another petition with over 1.5m signatures - be sure to sign both. Crazy stuff from the Bible Like Confirm 56 3Share Darwin Awards (stupid ways to leave the gene pool) Posted by Paul Sims at Thursday, May 12, 2011 View Comments Dawkins's Website Labels: homophobia human rights gay rights Uganda Don't Get Fooled Again - Sceptic Richard Wilson's blog Wednesday, 11 May 2011 Fafblog First Things Uganda's anti-gay bill will not pass this week – but could Foto8 resurface later http://blog.newhumanist.org.uk/[16/05/2011 16:18:27] New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism, rationalism, atheism and free thought Freethinker A quick post to update you on the situation with Uganda's bill Friendly Atheist criminalising homosexuality, which appeared set for deliberation in the country's parliament today. In a post on Comment is Free, Simon Friendly Humanist Sarmiento of the Thinking Anglicans website points out that the bill Fundies Say the Darndest does not seem to be on the parliament's order of business, and so may not pass this week. However, Sarmiento adds that it could be carried Things over into the next session of parliament. So, while some God Be Gone encouragement can be taken from this news, clearly the bill isn't dead yet and it is important that supporters of human rights continue to Greta Christina's blog voice their opposition. If you haven't already signed it, a petition calling Guardian's Comment is Free on the Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni to stop the bill can be found here. Heresy Corner Humanist Heritage It's well worth reading Sarmiento's piece in full, as he goes on to discuss the support given to the bill by the Ugandan archbishop Henry Humanist Society of Scotland Orombi, who is currently boycotting the Anglican Communion over the Infinite Thought issue of homosexuality. Jack of Kent Update: The Guardian are reporting that the bill has been dropped from the agenda for the current session of parliament, which ends this Jonathan Derbyshire week, possibly as a result of international pressure. K Punk Like Confirm 33 4Share Knight Chair La Media Hostia ("Half a Posted by Paul Sims at Wednesday, May 11, 2011 View Comments Wafer" – Spanish humanist Labels: gay rights, homophobia, human rights, Uganda blog) Libby Purves' Faith Central Liverpool Humanists Machines Like Us - Evolution, Baba Brinkman's Rap Guide to Evolution videos to cognition, artificial life launch on 25 May Mark Vernon's Philosophy and You may recall a few Life occasions in the past when Maryam Namazie we've plugged Canadian hip- hop artist Baba Brinkman, MediaWatchWatch usually on account of his National Secular Society regular appearances at our Nine Lessons and Carols for New Humanist magazine Godless People shows and Nick Cohen his fantastic "peer-reviewed" Rap Guide to Evolution.
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