Author: Stephen Evans
Time for Church and state to part ways
Separating church and state would signal a forward-looking Britain committed to equality, inclusivity and freedom of religion or belief. National Secular Society CEO Stephen Evans explains why the NSS is backing a bill to disestablish the Church of England. Read More »
Don't extend religious privilege in parliament - end it
If you're vexed by Anglican clerics sitting as of right in our legislature deciding on the laws that affect us all,... Read More »
Taxpayers shouldn't be burdened with propping up the Church
Faced with dwindling congregations, the Church of England is looking for ways to fund the growing repair bill of its... Read More »
Faith schools foster unfairness and discrimination
Fairness and freedom should be central to state education. Recommendations from the UN child rights committee lay... Read More »
House of Lords makes politicians out of prelates
Religious leaders should be free to speak out on matters that concern them, but they should do so on the basis of... Read More »
A coronation fit for a king, not a modern democracy
An exclusively Anglican religious ritual is no way to inaugurate a head of state in diverse Britain, argues Stephen... Read More »
Homophobic churches and liberal states make for unhappy bedfellows
Parliament should begin the process of disestablishment rather than try to fix the Church of England, argues Stephen... Read More »
We need to normalise blasphemy
Stephen Evans argues that the huge overreaction to a Quran being scuffed in Kettlethorpe is symptomatic of the adoption... Read More »
Why not judge politicians by their views?
Kate Forbes' religious beliefs have come under scrutiny as she bids to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, prompting suggestions... Read More »
A homophobic church shouldn’t be an arm of the state
Anglican bishops' stance on same-sex marriage shows Church and state have drifted apart. Formal separation should... Read More »
Happy Christmas, secular Britain
2022 was the year which made the case for secularism stronger than ever – not only in the UK but across 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Church shouldn’t have a privileged platform in political debate
Following the furore over the archbishop of Canterbury's latest political intervention, Stephen Evans argues Justin... Read More »
An inclusive Britain starts with inclusive schools
Keeping religion and state education separate is the best way of ensuring schools promote free inquiry, equality and... Read More »
Religious education isn’t the right vehicle for civics
The government thinks religious education is important for developing children's critical thinking, values, and understanding... Read More »
Appointments of future archbishops shouldn’t be the state’s business
Church of England plans to give Anglican church leaders from around the world greater power in choosing future archbishops... Read More »
A message from the chief executive
It's that time of year again, when we look forward to a break and reflect on the year that's been.
For all of us campaigning... Read More »
Christian lobby groups’ doublespeak is a distortion of human rights
Evangelical activists' insistence that equality amounts to discrimination is a narcissistic approach to human rights,... Read More »
