Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 by Alastair Lichten
After a sharp rise in reported crimes in which religious hatred was a factor, Alastair Lichten says liberal democracies should challenge hatred and bigotry while resisting attempts to silence ideas.
According to new figures from the Home Office there were 94,098... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The NSS has launched a fundraiser to restore the grave of its founder Charles Bradlaugh, which has fallen into disrepair.
Posted: Tue, 01 Jun 2021
The new chair of the council on the Isle of Wight has decided to end the practice of saying Christian prayers at the start of meetings.
Posted: Tue, 25 May 2021
A majority of Britons think being a Christian is "not at all important" for national identity, a survey has found.
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021
A bill that would end a requirement to hold worship in schools without a religious character in England is set to come before parliament....
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021
A school which was subject to regulatory action after being found teaching creationism as science has failed a further inspection.
In light of his Catholic wedding, Boris Johnson has handed over the duty of advising on the appointment of bishops. Megan Manson asks why the prime minister should have any business in church affairs in...
Posted: Wed, 09 Jun 2021
A review has highlighted significant problems with the way RE is taught. Alastair Lichten argues that it shows the need to ask fundamental questions about the purpose of education about religion.
Posted: Wed, 02 Jun 2021
Research suggests the Church of England downplays the extent of religious discrimination in admissions to the schools it runs. Its embarrassment shows the need to end this practice, says Alastair Lichten....
Posted: Fri, 28 May 2021
As an investigation into the Batley Grammar affair concludes, Stephen Evans says we should recognise the censorious precedent it has set.
Posted: Thu, 27 May 2021
Every child has been withdrawn from sex education classes at an independent faith school. Megan Manson says the parental right of withdrawal is incompatible with children's right to an education that keeps...
Posted: Thu, 20 May 2021