Tags: Secularism
NSS launches new range of school resources: Exploring Secularism
Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019
The NSS has launched a new range of resources for secondary schools related to secularism and religion's role in society. Read More »
Kavanaugh vote puts US church-state separation ‘in the balance’
Posted: Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Secularists in the US have said church-state separation "hangs in the balance" after Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Read More »
NSS unveils blue plaque commemorating Holyoake
Posted: Mon, 20 Aug 2018
The NSS has unveiled a plaque commemorating the British secularist George Jacob Holyoake, who coined the term 'secularism', in London. Read More »
Talk to honour NSS’s longest-serving president in Leicester
Posted: Thu, 05 Jul 2018
The NSS and Leicester Secular Society will hold a talk on the longest-serving president of the NSS, Chapman Cohen, in September. Read More »
US secularist groups condemn travel ban which targets Muslims
Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2018
Secularist and atheist groups have lined up to condemn a US Supreme Court decision upholding a travel ban which targets Muslims. Read More »
NSS welcomes initiative to mark freethought history month
Posted: Thu, 29 Mar 2018
The NSS has welcomed an initiative to mark the history of freethought and secularism throughout April. Read More »
Bradlaugh lecture to mark end of NSS’s anniversary celebrations
Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2017
A lecture at Manchester Art Gallery will pay tribute to the National Secular Society's founding president Charles Bradlaugh on 9 September. Read More »
More Brits than ever are non-religious, NSS analysis suggests
Posted: Thu, 06 Jul 2017
More British people are becoming non-religious, according to the National Secular Society's initial analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey. Read More »
Turkish secularists fear Erdogan’s theocracy as referendum looms
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Turkish secularists have expressed their fears for the country's secular future ahead of a referendum to drastically increase the power of President Erdogan. Read More »
Defending Progressivism conference announced
Posted: Fri, 17 Mar 2017
A conference around the theme of 'defending progressivism' is to be held in London on April 29. Read More »
Separate religion and state, urges UN Special Rapporteur
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2017
The United Nations' Special Rapporteur Karima Bennoune has recommended that states provide for the separation of religion and state to help counter religious extremism. Read More »
The need for a secular state “has never been greater”, says new report
Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2017
A secularist report produced by academics and campaigners has urged the Government to reject calls for more religious privilege. Read More »
Commemorations held to celebrate NSS founder Charles Bradlaugh
Posted: Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Two commemorations have been held this month to celebrate the life and work of Charles Bradlaugh, who founded the National Secular Society 150 years ago. Read More »
Turkey: Call to replace secularism with a religious constitution met with opposition
Posted: Tue, 26 Apr 2016
The Turkish politician charged with redrafting the country's constitution has called for an Islamic constitution as opposition leaders warn that "Secularism is there to ensure that everyone has religious freedom." Read More »
Secularism best to create fair society, says new Pacific Islands Secular Association
Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2016
The UK National Secular Society has congratulated the founders of a new organisation to promote public understanding of secularism in the Pacific Islands. Read More »
Catholics for Choice defend secularism against Pope’s misrepresentation
Posted: Tue, 16 Feb 2016
A liberal international Catholic group has criticised the Pope for misrepresenting secularism in a joint declaration he issued with Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church. Read More »
More than half of Americans still “less likely” to support a non-religious presidential candidate
Posted: Wed, 03 Feb 2016
A Pew survey conducted in January 2016 has found that most Americans are still put-off by an atheist presidential candidate, with 51% saying they would be less likely to support a non-religious aspirant. Read More »
French school pupils to be taught that secularism protects them
Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2016
The French education minister has said that the meaning of secularism has been twisted and that teaching must be overhauled to show that Laïcité protects pupils. Read More »
New report warns of ‘escalation’ in global persecution against non-believers
Posted: Thu, 10 Dec 2015
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has warned that worldwide "persecution of the non-religious has escalated" in the past year. Read More »
Muslim Reform Movement embraces secularism and universal human rights
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2015
A coalition of Muslim writers, activists and politicians has launched a "Muslim Reform Movement" rejecting violence and calling for a defence of secularism, democracy and liberty. Read More »
