LGBT Humanists

The law should protect victims, not enable abusive fundamentalists – with wealthy American backers – who believe in demonic possession! We’ve been campaigning on this for 45+ years. Theresa May promised a ban in 2018. Four Prime Ministers later, and we’re still campaigning!

#BanConversionTherapy

Gay man wins damages after ‘exorcism’ by Church of England parish Matthew Drapper has received a five-figure settlement from a Sheffield church after enduring conversion therapy intended to rid him of homosexuality

Great to see Matthew succeed in his case against the church that subjected him to an ‘exorcism’ for ‘demonic possession’. His experience – tragically shared by many in our community – underscores exactly why so-called ‘conversion therapy’ must be banned. www.thetimes.com/article/b517...

Finding freedom: interview with LGBT Humanists Coordinator Nick Baldwin For National Coming Out Day, we caught up with Nick Baldwin, the Coordinator of LGBT Humanists – Humanists UK’s section which has campaigned for LGBT rights for nearly 45 years. Nick, who once lived a...

'I was told homosexuality was an abominable sin and god hated it and me. Of course it didn’t work. It only increased self-hatred.' Our Coordinator, Nick Baldwin, recalling his 'conversion therapy' experience. #BanConversionTherapy

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The law should protect victims - not enable abusive fundamentalists who believe in demonic possession.
We’ve been campaigning on this issue for 45+ years. In 2018, under Theresa May’s Government, it looked like progress was finally within reach. Four Prime Ministers later, we’re still waiting.

A conversion therapy ban was promised a year ago - but we're still waiting 'The time for action is long overdue'

'Conversion therapy' is hatred disguised as religious compassion. Each day it remains legal is another day vulnerable people fall victim o it. 'Exorcisms', beatings, forced prayer - these are still legal in high-control religious settings.

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‘Humanist marriage is also an LGBT issue’ – Sandi Toksvig leads call from LGBT activists Sandi Toksvig and Stephen Fry have led LGBT groups and activists in calling on the UK Government to grant legal recognition to humanist marriages in England and Wales immediately, in an open letter pu...

The majority of LGBT people are non-religious, and very few religious groups offer same-sex marriages. Humanist celebrants always have – and always will. Many LGBT couples want a fully recognised humanist wedding. It's time they were given that right.

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#Onthisday 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent, thereby legalising same-sex marriage for couples in England and Wales. We remain proud of the vital the role we played in reaching this historic step. 🧵

Gay man wins damages after ‘exorcism’ by Church of England parish Matthew Drapper has received a five-figure settlement from a Sheffield church after enduring conversion therapy intended to rid him of homosexuality

Great to see Matthew succeed in his case against the church that subjected him to an ‘exorcism’ for ‘demonic possession’. His experience – tragically shared by many in our community – underscores exactly why so-called ‘conversion therapy’ must be banned. www.thetimes.com/article/b517...

Leeds Pride | LGBT Humanists and Leeds Humanists

Leeds Humanists and @lgbthumanists.bsky.social are marching in Leeds Pride. We will also have a stall at Pride and need volunteers to help out throughout the day. Make the humanist voice heard, sign up today!

Leeds, 20 July, 11:00-18:00

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An Evening with Peter Tatchell, Human Rights Campaigner | LGBT Humanists

Looking forward to hearing from @petertatchell.bsky.social this evening with Central London Humanists. In London? Join us at the Old Diorama Arts Centre to hear more about Peter's extensive campaigning and our campaigns. Sign up now!

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Alan Turing, one of Britain’s most renowned humanists, was a visionary whose genius helped the Allies win WWII. Yet despite his extraordinary contributions, he was subjected to chemical castration by the British state in 1952. This #PrideMonth, we remember him. He was born #OnThisDay 1912.

Having a wonderful time at #Humanists2025 meeting all the @humanists.uk staff, volunteers, and members. Please do come and say hello at our stall to learn more about LGBT Humanists, our #HumanistHeritage, campaigns, how to get involved in Pride this year!

A few lovely snaps from our Saturday morning at #Humanists2025! We're now breaking for lunch and will be back at 13:15 – ready to dive into 'Humanists in Parliament' with @lizzicollinge.bsky.social and @andrewcopson.bsky.social. See you then!

The idea that acknowledging the existence of gay people will somehow 'turn' children gay is not only ignorant – it’s laughable. If that were true, every gay person would have ended up straight. Representation doesn’t convert anyone. It just makes it safer for people to be who they already are.

Growing up gay means being surrounded by heteronormative ideas from every direction. We’re taught from the earliest age that boys marry girls, that love looks a certain way, that families follow a single pattern. And yet, despite all of that, we still come out gay.

Our @lgbthumanists.bsky.social volunteers are excited to take part in the very first Thames Pride this year. We'll be hosting a stall to connect with the community and raise awareness of our vital work – including our campaign for a full ban on 'conversion therapy'. humanists.uk/events/lgbt-...

A bite of duck helped me finally accept my sexuality When I realised I was gay at the age of 14, it was terrifying.

For many, coming out also means confronting the beliefs they were raised with – not by choice, but because their religion refuses to accept who they truly are. So many of our members come to us through @faith2faithless.bsky.social.

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Pride in London parade | LGBT Humanists

Happy #PrideMonth, everyone!

We can't wait to join @lgbthumanists.bsky.social at @prideinlondon.bsky.social on July 5. It's our biggest Pride event of the year, and we'd love for you to march alongside us. Sign up today. #Pride2025

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Oxford Pride banner on rainbow colours

Join LGBT Humanists and Oxford Humanists at Oxford Pride on 7 June 2025. Register your place here humanists.uk/events/oxfor...

#OnThisDay 1999, a neo-Nazi nail bombed the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho deliberately targeted London's LGBT community. The explosion killed Andrea Dykes, John Light, and Nik Moore, and injured over 70 more. Today, we honour their memory, and stand united against hate, always.

Rainbow flag with LGBT Humanists logo and Birmingham Pride

If you’re around on Saturday 24 May, and you’d like to join us at Birmingham Pride, please register your attendance to march with LGBT Humanists today. humanists.uk/events/birmi...

Humanist Heritage: LGBT Humanists Formed in the wake of the Gay News blasphemy trial, GALHA (now LGBT Humanists) came into being in 1979 as […]

If you’re interested in the history, legacy, and founding of LGBT Humanists, explore more on the #HumanistHeritage website. We celebrated our 45th anniversary last year – there’s plenty to discover!

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In 1976, religious conservative Mary Whitehouse launched a blasphemy case against Gay News.

It was the last successful blasphemy trial in the UK.

She blamed an 'intellectual, homosexual, and humanist lobby' for the backlash. There was no lobby – but we liked the idea.

And LGBT Humanists was born.

A massive round of applause and thank you to @theyasminbenoit.bsky.social for speaking at our wonderful event last night. Insightful, moving, inspiring. And thank you to everyone who attended, too! We hope to see you all again soon ❤️
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Maureen Duffy's first openly lesbian novel – The Microcosm (which she alludes to here) was published in 1966. This interview is a great piece of history: Duffy speaking on the bravery it takes to come out in 1967. #Lesbianvisibilityweek

Celebrating Maureen Duffy, humanist icon | Lesbian Visibility Week This article is the second in a series of posts from LGBT Humanists where guest authors mark important days of LGBT visibility.  LGBT Humanists Campaigns Officer Kristína Zaťková and Humanist Heritage...

Hello Bluesky! Great to be here 🎉 We’re dedicating our first post to our very first President – the author, poet, and one of the first British women in public life to come out as a lesbian – Maureen Duffy. A true inspiration and hero of ours.

#Lesbianvisibilityweek.

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