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Humanism is a "religious" lens. It's simply not based on magic and woo.

"Thought for the day" is the most cringe worthy part of what is now a terrible programme of right wing bigotry. A sad shadow of its former self. We are light years away from Lionel Blue and Brian Redhead.

Because they are Tory apologists , as is the C of E .

This argument is a bit like when Pilate asked Jesus: "What is truth?" I'll get my coat.

What would a Humanist say on Thought for the Day?

My parents used to listen to Radio 4 in the morning over breakfast when I was growing up (30-plus years ago). I used to groan every day when Thought For The Day came on, I used to call it Conversion Corner. I doubt the passage of thirty years has made it more relevant.

The whole notion of 'thought for the day' is dated and deeply cringe, but if it must remain it should at least reflect that a growing percentage - now 37% - of the population have no religious beliefs at all.

This really has to change, it's completely unacceptable

Sometimes it is useful to hear other people's religious views.

Humanists, don't campaign to be part of #TFTD. Campaign for its removal. A slot of embarrassing political opinions and moralising, masquerading as religious musing. "What would Jesus/Buddha/Muhammad do?" What sensible, objective, informed, evidence based intellect cares? #R4Today

Not sure if that's ignorant or just revisionist. Anyway, TFTD should have disappeared years ago.

At the very least there should be balance, a response saying "we know this is bullshit because ...." or "the speaker fails to mention that.....". The unchallenged claims of virtue from faith groups is cringe worthy.

Maybe replace it with a slot titled Climate Update for the Day & have it on everyday with information about temperatures around the world, worrying weather incidents, the number of ships transporting stuff around the world & the number of flights & the number of vehicles on the road? 🤔

But it is daily, not once a week. And I agree with Alice that it should change to be open to non-religious, non-faith perspectives, given how our society has become increasingly secular.

For many years there was a great satire blog, Platitude of the Day, poking fun at TFTD. Stopped last year sadly but still online platitudes.home.blog

Long stopped listening to the Today Programme but when I did TFTD was a a cue to switch off along with ‘Gary from Sport’ 30 mins later. The content was inane because of the editorial requirements. Letting it die would seem the best option.

100%. And often Tim Stanley, the deranged Telegraph gobshite who would love to see the BBC's demise.

Do what you want with that, lads bsky.app/profile/rajl...

Hear, hear Alice.