Threat to erode our human rights looms large – The Scotsman
Source: Megan Crawford: Threat to erode our human rights looms large – The Scotsman There are reasons to fear a UK Bill of Rights, argues Megan Crawford Brexit has troubling implications for the future of human rights and secularism in Scotland. At this time, the confusion of where the 1998 Human Rights Act (HRA), the European Charter of Human Rights (ECHR) and the EU Charter protect our rights is made none-the-clearer by the proposedautonomous post-Brexit British Bill of Rights. This Bill of Rights would be in line with Germany’s and...
read moreThe Scottish Secular Society comments on the Catholic Church’s HIV efforts
This this morning (21st July) it was revealed by the Glasgow Herald that in the late 1980s the Catholic Church in Scotland actively tried to obstruct measures by the Westminster Government to combat the spread of HIV.
read moreThe Scottish Secular Society deplores the brutal ISIS slaying in Nice
The Scottish Secular Society deplores the brutal ISIS slaying in Nice
read moreResponse to Scottish Parliament’s action against homophobia
The Scottish Secular Society today welcomed a pledge of swift action against homophobia in Scottish schools by party leaders in the Scottish Parliament in the wake of the horrific events in Orlando, Florida.
read moreThe Scottish Secular Society welcomes the latest decision by Church of Scotland
The Scottish Secular Society welcomes the recent decision from the Church of Scotland which recognises
and accepts same-sex marriage and civil partnerships of their ministers and deacons.
Catholic intervention in politics seeks to deny right to abortion for women
In the Scotsman today was a piece about a letter written by the Catholic Church, which is being distributed to all 500 Catholic parishes under the instructions that it be read to the congregations at Mass.
read moreScottish Secular Society Responds to new figures showing decline in religious people in Scotland.
The new findings from the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey released today further calls into question the idea that Scotland has a clear and strong religious identity.
read moreGod On Trial – Featured Article
Are potential jurors being properly informed of their choice not to have to swear to God?
read moreOver $5,000 raised for Engineers without Borders
CAL MACDONALD RAISES OVER $5,000 FOR ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS Cal Macdonald runs internationally renowned podcast: Trolling with Logic 24-hour charity marathon attracted internet glitterati Scottish Secular Society member attracts international attention to Scotland Cal Macdonald has today raised $3,630 from around the world for international secular organisation Engineers without Borders from his 24-hour charity marathon. Donations are still coming in! Macdonald, 35, runs his Trolling with Logic podcast from his one-bedroom at in...
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