Author: Megan Manson
Faith groups should practice without preaching when helping the vulnerable
As a report shows some religious groups are helping survivors of modern slavery without proselytising, Megan Manson...
Our MPs now subscribe to many religious beliefs and none – it’s time to scrap parliamentary prayers
A religiously diverse new intake of MPs should prompt the removal of parliamentary prayers and the Church of England's...
Election 2019: Secularism and the parties of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Megan Manson continues our election analysis of parties' policies on secularist issues. This time she examines the...
Election 2019: Where do the major parties stand on secularist issues?
Megan Manson studies the election manifestos for the main UK-wide parties – and says religion will continue...
Most new faith based charities do nothing but promote religion. Time to reform charity law
An Islamic organisation which condones extremist messages was among charities which registered on questionable grounds...
Secularism is a feminist issue
Ahead of the FiLiA 2019 conference this weekend, Megan Manson argues that secularism is a crucial ingredient in campaigns...
Operation Christmas Child: Does its charity benefit the public?
Samaritan's Purse is again launching its Christmas shoebox scheme in parts of the UK. The harm done by Operation Christmas...
A woman is convicted over circumcision. What happens next?
A pharmacist has been convicted for having a baby boy circumcised against his parents' wishes. Megan Manson says the...
Charity law shouldn't support infant genital cutting
The existence of religious charities that support and facilitate infant circumcision demonstrates the urgent need...
Why are we letting faith schools stigmatise same-sex relationships?
Ofsted penalises schools that refuse to teach about LGBT people, but seems to ignore other schools that teach same-sex...
What might Catholic schools teach about transgender and intersex people?
Megan Manson examines a new document outlining the Catholic Church's position on issues relating to sex and gender...
Let’s face facts: FGM has something to do with religion
Politicians who insist female genital cutting has nothing to do with religion set a dangerous precedent that undermines...
How secularism protects people who have religious faith
For Interfaith Week 2018, campaigns officer Megan Manson explains how the National Secular Society's work protects...
Why are harmful charities registered at all?
The revelation that Amazon funds extremist religious charities is the tip of the iceberg. Our charity system has deep...
Seven secularist steps that would strengthen democracy in the UK
In recognition of National Democracy Week 2018, Megan Manson reflects on what still needs to be changed to make the...
Just how equal is marriage now?
After the NSS revealed the extra hassle and expense involved in arranging same-sex and non-religious weddings in England...
How secularism cuts the Gordian knot in education
Faith schools' approach to admissions and sex education reminds us that religious groups' interests often conflict...
Seven women who refused to be silenced by religious bullies
On International Women's Day, Megan Manson celebrates the stories of seven brave and determined women in the UK who...
Faith School Admissions: Four Myths Busted
Megan Manson takes on common myths about the 50% cap on children admitted on religious grounds to faith schools.
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Book review: 'Persepolis'
In light of the recent protests in Iran, and the rise of Islamist extremism throughout the world, Megan Manson looks...
The David and Goliath battle in our schools: parents versus religion
As NSS research highlights a systemic bias against secular schooling, Megan Manson explores the tactics used by religion...
Fundamentalists feel the Force of Star Wars
Sabbatarians in Lewis claim a right to impose their beliefs on others, including by banning screenings of Star Wars...
Yes, secularism is good for gender equality
Western academics who claim that secularism undermines women's rights are not merely wrong; their assertions are a...
Interfaith must embrace secularism
Interfaith Week is underway. Megan Manson says interfaith dialogue must embrace secularist principles to remain relevant,...
Protecting freedom of belief for the many and the few
Ahead of International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day, Megan Manson looks at democratic secularism's changing role...
