Faith to Faithless is a Humanists UK programme dedicated to supporting people leaving high-control religious groups. Struggling? Ring our helpline: 0800 448 0748 For info about the programme visit faithtofaithless.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mjyuh4uk7k2gFrom Baptist Minister to Humanist. Join us online tomorrow, 12:30–1:30pm In conversation with John Hayes — former Baptist minister sharing his journey leaving religion, including the challenges of losing community, purpose & livelihood. Book now: https://humanists.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=276421 Apr 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyuh4uk7k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mjm3qbghbs2qIf you're watching the Netflix documentary that was recently released called 'The False Prophet', they've just jailed the Fundamentalist Mormon leader there, Sam Bateman, for 50 years thankfully. He had 20 wives with the youngest being 9. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/mormon-cult-leader-with-20-wiv[…]-undercover-sting/news-story/16575e22cdd6239af140f568890875b916 Apr 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm3qbghbs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mj2i476myk2fIf you're in the East Midlands we have a social event coming up for anyone who has left a high-control religion/cult. We meet in a cafe in Peterborough. Email info@faithtofaithless.com to register. A great way to meet others who share a similar past. https://humanists.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=276109 Apr 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2i476myk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3migkkiikts2fDonna Craine, Support and Advocacy Services Manager will be in York next week speaking about the work of Faith to Faithless. 🗓 8 April, 7:00–8:30pm 📍 Friargate Meeting House, York (YO1 9RL) 🎟 Free to attend - everyone welcome More info / register: https://humanists.uk/events/faith-to-faithless-a-vital-humanists-uk-service-york-humanists/01 Apr 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3migkkiikts2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mhxc34dsyk2oReligious groups like the Plymouth Brethren, Scientology, & the Jehovah's Witnesses using a tactic called 'Copyright Silencing' to silence critics - so theorises Eric Goldman. Story on activist Cheryl Bawtinheimer being sued by PBCC. https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2026/03/a-religious-organization-is-suing-its-critics-and-the-weapon-of-choice-is-copyright-rrt-v-cheryl-bawtinheimer-guest-blog-post.htm26 Mar 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxc34dsyk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mhapawadc22jWe support Sam Carling MP's call for mandatory reporting laws Having grown up as Jehovah’s Witness, he highlights how abuse goes unreported within some religious institutions No institution should be able to avoid accountability when it comes to safeguarding children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce94yy7dg38o17 Mar 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhapawadc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mgp7lluvjc24🚨 Happening today at 12pm (UK) Our Apostasy Awareness Training explores the challenges faced by people leaving high-control religions and how we can better support them. Join us online👇 https://humanists.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2680 #Apostasy #HumanRights10 Mar 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp7lluvjc24https://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mftnytv4v226Leaving a high-control religious group can be one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Our film shines a light on the support we offer to people rebuilding their lives. So we're deeply moved that it's a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. 🧵 https://humanists.uk/2026/02/26/vote-for-faith-to-faithless-film-award-to-secure-key-funding-for-apostate-support/27 Feb 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftnytv4v226https://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mf4yuoi5u22eLondon social this Sat 21/2 - 14:00 We’re meeting at a café inside a large museum, then explore together. A way to connect with other ex-religious people — and we also have pub socials if that’s more your thing. Email info@faithtofaithless.com to register (include the religion you’ve left).18 Feb 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4yuoi5u22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mf4wagmr7k2eWe’re launching our first ever Cheltenham social for ex-religious people this Sunday 🗓 22 Feb ⏰ 14:00–16:00 👤 Hosted by Andy @ cafe in Cheltenham A relaxed, friendly space to connect with others who have left a controlling religion Register: info@faithtofaithless.com We’d love to see you there 🌿18 Feb 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4wagmr7k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3me22v5z4gc2xAt our recent Apostasy Conference, Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy spoke on “Trauma, loss, and liberation after leaving faith.” Here, Savin a therapist & academic, researching religious abuses, shares a particular focus on the experiences of people leaving Islam in the UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP1lbHT_AcQ04 Feb 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3me22v5z4gc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3mdimiuzr3k2kSat 31 Jan, we have an arts event for ex-religious people in North London. Arts activities to take part in, bring your own creations if you like, refreshments and socialising. Hosted by an arts therapist. Email info@faithtofaithless.com for details and registration with the religion you have left.28 Jan 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdimiuzr3k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3md3ltz33mk24If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this article – from financial abuse to coercive control or shunning – please get in touch with our helpline team. You’re not alone, and confidential support is available. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e59zrxrypo23 Jan 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3ltz33mk24https://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m7adutr5kk2vImportant: these videos are increasingly convincing, and will only become more convincing. They're designed to instill fear into the ex-religious. AI gives would-be televangelists a tool to fabricate 'miracles' in a way previously impossible. Beware, and exercise sceptical criticism. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Dec 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7adutr5kk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m6mp7tmerc2uIf you're in Newcastle do listen to our wonderful volunteer George who will be speaking about her own experiences leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses, and will talk about the work we do at Faith to Faithless. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/newcastleskeptics/skeptics-in-the-pub-with-dr-george-locke/e-leerre27 Nov 2025 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mp7tmerc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m6mghynpss2sWe’re honoured to announce that our Women’s Group has won a Dangoor Award for “Supporting Women!” The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions. Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members. https://humanists.uk/2025/11/27/faith-to-faithless-wins-award-for-empowering-womens-group/27 Nov 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mghynpss2shttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m4vk4swiac2s“Another council gets embroiled with London’s ‘cult-like’ church” via The Londoner 👉 The article reveals serious concerns about the UCKG’s practices in London - control, pressure on donations, and links with public institutions. https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/another-council-gets-embroiled-with-londons-cult-like-church/05 Nov 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vk4swiac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m4sdbhcsfk2s"Freedom is having the choice to live out by your convictions" Tamara Mathieu, former Twelve Tribes member and author of "All Who Believed" which tells of her time in the cult.04 Nov 2025 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sdbhcsfk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m4fn57zazs2s🌿 Manchester Social – Every Other Month! 🌿 Left a high-control religion or cult? Meet others who get it. Share experiences, make friends, and find community 💛 📍 Manchester 💌 Email info@faithtofaithless.com for registration details30 Oct 2025 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4fn57zazs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m4d4q3hijc2rDid you grow up not being allowed to read certain books, not being allowed to question doctrines/leaders? Humans are not meant to be controlled. It's normal if you still feel the effect of coercive control We offer peer support weekly&socials throughout UK. You don't have to be alone Register:29 Oct 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4d4q3hijc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/faith2faithless.bsky.social/post/3m3rss7qgxs2uNew revelations about the Jesus Army: Sexual/domestic abuse + unpaid labour in communal houses. We’re proud that solicitor Kathleen Hallisey, who is representing many survivors and spoke at our apostasy conference, continues fighting for justice. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/14/new-allegations-sexual-domestic-abuse-jesus-army-cult22 Oct 2025 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:qdlygb2mnj6ko6ovxoucs6hh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3rss7qgxs2u