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7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech
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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
📘 @FaithtoFaithless
Terri's references;
- Religious Trauma Syndrome by Marlene Winell
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Chapters
1. 7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech (00:00:00)
2. PART 1: Intro and Humanistic Approaches to Freedom of Speech (00:00:32)
3. Announcement: Request for Research on UK Asylum System based on Apostacy or Blasphemy (00:24:45)
4. PART 2: Interview with Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless (00:25:50)
5. Supporting Those Leaving Religious Groups (00:33:35)
6. Recognising Controlling Behaviours and Providing Support (00:39:00)
7. How Humanist Groups Can Help (00:46:42)
8. Contact Terri & Upcoming Support Event (00:48:20)
9. PART 3: Role of Community for Ex-Religious People (00:54:00)
10. Mailbag: How does Humanism Align with Other Social Movements (01:07:50)
11. Outro and Upcoming Events (01:20:30)
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