7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech

This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items. Our guest this week is Terri O'Sullivan from Faith to Faithless. Terri shares her deeply personal journey to humanism and her role as Apostate Services Development Officer, at FTF (part of Humanists UK).  She also provides detailed advice for those seeking support when leaving high-control groups or experiencing religious trauma.Finally our mailbag question this week asks if Humanism aligns with and support other social change movements, such as Feminism and Black Lives Matter.Episode references: BBC: Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test Amnesty International: The Importance of Freedom of Expression UN: Definition of Hate Speech Contact Terri O'Sullivan:🔗 Faith to Faithless🐦 @Terri_OSullivan📘 @FaithtoFaithlessTerri's references; Religious Trauma Syndrome by Marlene Winell  Support Asylum Research:University of Sheffield are conducting research on how UK asylum claims are handled on the grounds of non-religiosity. If you have faced fear of persecution and have gone through the asylum system, please contact Lucy Potter.  More info. Upcoming CLH Events: Pub After HUK Voltaire Lecture 14 Nov 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 Nov 2023 ABH Discussion Group, 21 Nov 2023 Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Online Talk with FTF: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices