Author: Stephen Evans

We need to normalise blasphemy

We need to normalise blasphemy

Stephen Evans argues that the huge overreaction to a Quran being scuffed in Kettlethorpe is symptomatic of the adoption...

Why not judge politicians by their views?

Why not judge politicians by their views?

Kate Forbes' religious beliefs have come under scrutiny as she bids to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, prompting suggestions...

A homophobic church shouldn’t be an arm of the state

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...

Happy Christmas, secular Britain

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...

Show FIFA’s moral relativism the red card

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...

Union Jack

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...

Our head of state should not have constitutional ties with religion

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...

Talk of a public appetite for religion is wishful thinking

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...

The silencing of Salman Rushdie must not succeed

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...

Anglican gay sex debate is a reminder of the need for secularism

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...

Freedoms that flow from secular democracy need to be defended

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...

Britain’s de facto blasphemy law strikes again

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...

The Church shouldn’t have a privileged platform in political debate

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...

An inclusive Britain starts with inclusive schools

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...

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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...

Appointments of future archbishops shouldn’t be the state’s business

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...

A message from the chief executive

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...

Christian lobby groups’ doublespeak is a distortion of human rights

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,...

David Amess

Islamist extremism won’t be addressed by ignoring it

The national conversation following the brutal killing of David Amess suggests an unwillingness to tackle the Islamic...

Religion shouldn’t frustrate assisted dying reform

Religion shouldn’t frustrate assisted dying reform

Ahead of parliament's first consideration of assisted dying for six years, Stephen Evans calls on secularists to help...

Schools should be liberated from the compulsion of worship

Schools should be liberated from the compulsion of worship

As a bill to reform collective worship progresses in parliament, Stephen Evans argues that the time has come for lawmakers...

Afghan Taliban spokesman

The Taliban takeover is part of a wider threat to secular liberal democracy

Stephen Evans argues that secular liberal democracy is the antidote to the totalitarian Islamism offered up by the...

Schools aren’t there to save the church

Schools aren’t there to save the church

The Church of England's new evangelical missional strategy should lead us to question its entitlement to proselytise...

Daughter comforts ill mother

Evidence and compassion should trump dogma in assisted dying debate

As politicians again grapple with assisted dying, we should beware attempts to impose a religious worldview on those...

Batley Grammar School

The outcome of the Batley investigation is a surrender of liberal principles

As an investigation into the Batley Grammar affair concludes, Stephen Evans says we should recognise the censorious...