Opinion
Laws shouldn't be used to shield religious sensitivities
Stephen Evans warns that the conviction of a man for burning a Quran brings us perilously close to reinstating blasphemy... Read More »
Why was a struck off doctor able to keep circumcising boys?
The appalling harm wrought by an ex-doctor highlights the urgent need for boys to be protected from circumcision,... Read More »
Northern Ireland’s parties are putting their interests before integration
DUP and Sinn Féin's resistance to integrated schools betrays their fear of meaningful unity between Catholics... Read More »
Charlie Hebdo’s principled defiance is an example to us all
Ten years on from the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Stephen Evans says the legacy of those who lost their lives should be... Read More »
Secularism in 2024: A year in review
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the moments, stories, and insights that shaped our work.
Time for the morally deficient Church of England to be stripped of its privileges
Stephen Evans argues that the Church of England abuse scandal means it's time to abolish the bishops' bench. This... Read More »
Time for the state to resign from the Church
The most recent abuse scandal and Welby's subsequent resignation should be the final straw for establishment, says... Read More »
Book review: ‘Rethinking Law and Religion’ by Russell Sandberg
This new book highlights why it's vital for secularists to follow the future of the field of law and religion, says... Read More »
Blasphemy is a catalyst for progress. Let’s celebrate it.
Blasphemy has been a powerful driver of individual rights and freedoms, argues Stephen Evans.
British ex-Muslims, already unfree, face perils of worsening censorship
To mark International Apostasy Day on 22 August, Dr Ben Jones reflects on his recent research into the experiences... Read More »
Defining ‘Islamophobia’ is not the answer to combatting anti-Muslim hate
The recent upsurge in anti-Muslim bigotry should be universally condemned. But supporting affected communities doesn't... Read More »
Book review: ‘The Divine Economy’, by Paul Seabright
Paul Seabright's economic perspective on religion provides useful insights into the power of religious institutions... Read More »
Secularism and the safeguarding of liberal values
Stephen Evans highlights the myriad threats to secular liberalism and sets out what's needed to preserve it ahead... Read More »
Starmer must bring our diverse but divided people together
Megan Manson says the election revealed the threats faith-based politics poses to community cohesion, and calls for... Read More »
Bishops shouldn’t have a role in the Isle of Man’s parliament
Muriel Garland explains why she supports removing bishop's vote in Tynwald's upper chamber.
What do parties in NI, Scotland & Wales have to offer secularists?
Megan Manson examines what Alliance, DUP, Sinn Féin, SDLP, ALBA, SNP and Plaid Cymru think about secularist... Read More »
What secularists want from the next UK Government
Stephen Evans says the next Government should support inclusive education, uphold free expression and make progress... Read More »
How will secularism fare after the election?
Megan Manson summarises the policies of the main nationwide players in the General Election 2024 and where they stand... Read More »
The next government must legislate to protect children from abuse in religious settings
Abuse law expert Richard Scorer explains why the government's proposed 'mandatory reporting' law was anything but... Read More »
Mandatory Christian worship has no place in modern education
Most senior school leaders don't support the law which requires daily acts of collective worship in school. The next... Read More »
Ritual circumcision cannot be reconciled with child rights
Following the Worldwide Day of Genital Autonomy earlier this month, Dr Alejandro Sanchez notes that while child rights... Read More »
Scrapping admissions cap signals alarming lurch towards religious privilege
The decision to scrap the 50% cap on faith-based admissions at free schools is a symptom of growing deference to religious... Read More »
We must stop ignoring the elephant in the (religious) court room
As the issue of religious 'courts' is debated in UK media, Helen Nicholls says we must not be afraid to point out... Read More »
We must empower secular schools to assert their ethos
When Islamists tried to bully Michaela Community School, the school refused to back down. Other schools have not been... Read More »
Allowing more religious selection in schools would be a big mistake
Abandoning the 50% admission cap would exacerbate the discrimination, disadvantage and division inherent with faith... Read More »