Author: Stephen Evans
Christians shouldn’t put self-interest above Britain’s need to better integrate
The long history of Christian involvement in state education shouldn't stand in the way of a more integrated education... Read More »
NHS pastoral care should be a non-discriminatory service for all
If NHS Trusts want to provide pastoral care for all, then there is no rationale for restricting the role of chaplain... Read More »
Tim Montgomerie need not worry, secularism and tolerance go hand in hand
There's nothing "anti-Christian" about a society that sets about dismantling historic religious privilege, argues... Read More »
Faith schools: education’s sacred cow
Faith-based schools have been part of Britain's educational landscape for a long time. But as Britain's religious... Read More »
Allowing children to languish in illegal religious 'schools' is the bigotry of low expectations
NSS campaigns manager Stephen Evans warns that growing numbers of unregulated religious 'schools' are badly letting... Read More »
Let’s stop confusing education with religious inculcation
The blurring of the distinction between education and religious inculcation in British schools is preventing young... Read More »
Eric Pickles' 'evangelical charter' on its way to becoming law
A small group of Christians in parliament are changing the law to give local authorities the power to summon councillors... Read More »
Government’s GCSE subject content review is another missed opportunity
The Government's proposal to reform the religious studies GCSE subject content falls far short of what's really needed,... Read More »
The Christmas nativity: Let it go! Let it go!
After it this week emerged that some school nativity plays are losing their religion, Stephen Evans argues that schools... Read More »
Transport to faith schools: Local authorities shouldn't be subsidising religious segregation
A "hideous form of discrimination" or the justifiable removal of a religious privilege? NSS campaigns manager Stephen... Read More »
Sixth formers: You have the right to withdraw!
Sixth form pupils can excuse themselves from acts of worship – but it appears some schools aren't so keen on... Read More »
Teachers shouldn’t be the victims of religious discrimination
The degree to which we tolerate discrimination against teachers in state-funded faith schools would be totally unacceptable... Read More »
Principles of secularism and equality must be defended
Attempts to erode equality and undermine secularist principles must be challenged, argues Stephen Evans.
Those seeking... Read More »
Ministerial role that promotes religion should have gone, not just the Minister
As Eric Pickles takes over Baroness Warsi's ministerial responsibilities for promoting faith, Stephen Evans argues... Read More »
Why the time has come to end compulsory worship in schools
With the launch of a new petition calling on political parties to make the removal of the collective worship requirement... Read More »
School chaplains: the Church of England's latest plan to evangelise in schools
With the majority church schools now employing Christian chaplains, Stephen Evans questions whether public money intended... Read More »
‘Halal hysteria’: Religious exemption from animal welfare law is the real issue
Food retailers should be upfront about what they're serving up, but the main issue is one of animal welfare, and the... Read More »
Faith schools: whose education is it anyway?
Education policy and practice should focus more on children's independent interests and building a shared society... Read More »
The Church of England’s unrelenting exploitation of the nation’s schools
The Church of England's intention is clear. State funded schools will be regarded as churches – and serve as... Read More »
Secularism seeks to balance everyone’s religious freedoms fairly. Why would anyone oppose that?
Despite the claims of its critics, secularism protects the freedom of conscience for all citizens, and welcomes believers... Read More »
Evangelism in schools?
A report published this week by the National Secular Society has shone a much needed spotlight on the activities of... Read More »
Egyptians are in urgent need of the protection secularism can offer
Earlier this week a ten year old child was shot dead as she walked home through the streets of Cairo on her way home... Read More »
Why the Guides’ new Promise is something to be celebrated
The reaction to the Girlguides decision to amend their promise has been greeted in some quarters as if it signals... Read More »
Woking: equal treatment vs. religious privilege
This week, The National Secular Society launched legal action against Woking Borough Council over its policy of offering... Read More »
Why are children being forced into faith schools?
By Stephen Evans, Campaigns Manager, National Secular Society
When primary school places were allocated in England... Read More »
