Author: National Secular Society
Secularism in 2023: A year in review
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the moments, stories, and insights that shaped our work, through the blogs we've published. Read More »
Iran protests are a reminder that the hijab is symbol of subjugation
In a country where removing the headscarf is a punishable crime, women burning their hijabs deserve our solidarity.... Read More »
Brutally murdered for doing his job
The beheading of Samuel Paty, a teacher in France targeted for showing Charlie Hebdo cartoons to his students, was... Read More »
Stuck at home? Here’s how you can learn about and support secularism
Most NSS supporters will now be confined to their homes over the coming weeks. But there's still plenty you can do... Read More »
Why we must reclaim religious freedom
There is an urgent case for resisting those who claim the mantle of 'religious freedom' without regard for others'... Read More »
What happens next? Some thoughts on the election and the challenges to come
The dust is beginning to settle. Whether you're delighted, dismayed or just surprised by last night's results there... Read More »
What do the main parties have to say on secular issues?
The Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have all released their manifestos for the General Election.... Read More »
As a nation we’re thinking about our future, here’s our secular manifesto for change
Ahead of the General Election we're calling on political parties to embrace a series of secular reforms, drawn from... Read More »
Welby praises “most orthodox” bishops since WW2 as UK gives up on the church
As the UK undergoes a "revolutionary generational change" away from religion the Archbishop of Canterbury has boasted... Read More »
David Cameron is right to raise the integration of Muslim women
The hysterical response to David Cameron's proposals to help the most disadvantaged Muslim women learn English and... Read More »
Time for the Church to come clean on the ‘Just Pray’ controversy
With a considerable media firestorm the Church launched a crafty piece of marketing for their 'Just Pray' campaign... Read More »
Academics call for greater sensitivity about religion in universities, but students suggest it’s not an issue
Some academics are giving undue prominence to religion and religious students- when the evidence shows they are exaggerating... Read More »
Secularist bequest upheld in court, in 1915
A landmark legal cases involving secularists took place a century ago. In Bowman v. Secular Society the relatives... Read More »
Election 2015: Where the parties stand on secularist issues
Find out where the parties stand on collective worship, faith schools, multiculturalism, sex and relationships education,... Read More »
Secularist Thought for the Day competition – and the winner is....
Our Secularist Thought for the Day competition brought a big response from all over the country and choosing a winner... Read More »
Interculturalism: The new era of cohesion and diversity
Book Review: Interculturalism: The new era of cohesion and diversity (Ted Cantle, Palgrave, £19.99)
Reviewed... Read More »
NSS President's speech to Secular Europe rally
Terry Sanderson's speech to the Secular Europe Rally
London, 15 September 2012
If you've seen the newspapers this morning... Read More »
Advertising watchdog threatens to martyr Archbishop Cranmer all over again
The rather eccentric Christian blogger Archbishop Cranmer is under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority... Read More »
Why Trevor Phillips owes the NSS an apology
Last week, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Trevor Phillips, wrote an article in the Sunday... Read More »