Opinion
It’s not just the Census. Everywhere you look, the CofE is withering.
By every measure membership figures for Church of England are in freefall – and the church's increasingly outdated... Read More »
Secularism has never been so relevant and necessary – unlike the established church
The Census 2021 results reveal that for the first time, most people in England and Wales aren't Christian. Megan Manson... Read More »
Time for an Islamophobia self-awareness month
Recent incidents reveal pushing the term 'Islamophobia' is less to do with challenging genuine anti-Muslim bigotry,... Read More »
When it comes to religion, the BBC is showing its age
Radio 4's discriminatory 'Thought for the Day' slot is totemic of religious privilege at the BBC and should be the... Read More »
Show FIFA’s moral relativism the red card
Human rights defenders are perfectly entitled to ignore FIFA's plea to 'focus on the football' and use the World Cup... Read More »
Salman Rushdie and the women’s revolution in Iran are linked
There is a direct link between the threats and violence faced by Salman Rushdie and that faced by generations of women... Read More »
IICSA and clerical abuse: the devil in the detail
Richard Scorer unpacks the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and finds that while... Read More »
Our health system is failing to protect children from ritual circumcision
While UK medical bodies tie themselves in knots on ritual male infant circumcision, untold numbers of boys are being... Read More »
Time for an anthem we can all sing with sincerity
The religious and monarchical God Save the King should make way for something that the whole country can sing along... Read More »
Child evangelism isn’t charitable
Religious organisations with a focus on evangelising and converting children are exploitative and potentially harmful.... Read More »
Tackling child abuse in religious settings: What must happen next
As the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse draws to an end, Richard Scorer explains what the government needs... Read More »
Our head of state should not have constitutional ties with religion
As King Charles assumes the title of Defender of the Faith, Stephen Evans argues that the role of head of state in... Read More »
Iran protests are a reminder that the hijab is symbol of subjugation
In a country where removing the headscarf is a punishable crime, women burning their hijabs deserve our solidarity.... Read More »
Talk of a public appetite for religion is wishful thinking
The established church's proclivity to insert itself into the secular realm should not go unchallenged, argues Stephen... Read More »
Blasphemy laws, not books, belong on the bonfire
During Banned Books Week, Helen Nicholls examines the impact of blasphemy laws on those who write about religion –... Read More »
An exciting and unique introduction to the life of Thomas Paine
Paul 'Polyp' Fitzgerald's Paine: A fantastical visual biography is a new graphic novel on the life of Thomas Paine,... Read More »
The Ayatollah will not have the last word
Salman Rushdie's battle is the battle of all of us who stand on the right side of history, says Pragna Patel.
The television... Read More »
The silencing of Salman Rushdie must not succeed
The best way to show solidarity with Salman Rushdie is by making sure his voice continues to be heard, says Stephen... Read More »
Anglican gay sex debate is a reminder of the need for secularism
The Church of England's position on same-sex relationships should set the wheels of disestablishment in motion, says... Read More »
Freedoms that flow from secular democracy need to be defended
The rolling back of reproductive rights in America shows necessity of secularism, says Stephen Evans.
"History is not... Read More »
Obituary: Former NSS president Terry Sanderson
An obituary to Terry Sanderson, who died on June 12th 2022, by his civil partner Keith Porteous Wood.
I regret to inform... Read More »
Britain’s de facto blasphemy law strikes again
Pandering to fundamentalism is not the way to a more open, tolerant and peaceful society, argues Stephen Evans.
With... Read More »
Should specialist theological colleges receive public funds for higher education?
Specialist theological colleges focused on doctrinal training create inherent conflict with the academic freedom and... Read More »
Encouraging evangelism in public services will promote division, not divinity
A survey reveals members of the public generally get along well with Christians – but feel less enthusiastic... Read More »
NI education conference shows cause for secularist hope
The National Secular Society recently held an online conference on inclusive education in Northern Ireland. Here,... Read More »
