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Q&A: Tim Minchin (by Editorial Staff, July/August 2010 ): As he prepares for his first ever arena tour, we catch up with rising rationalist star Tim Minchin
Divine Image (by Aaron Rosen, May/June 2010 ): What can the godless learn from religious art? A lot, says Aaron Rosen
The cosy atheist: Laurie Taylor interviews Rebecca Goldstein (by Laurie Taylor, May/June 2010 ): Laurie Taylor quizzes Rebecca Goldstein, author of 36 Arguments for the Existence of God, on her novel approach to religion
Q&A: Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola (by Editorial Staff, May/June 2010 ): A powerful new piece of research by philosopher Daniel Dennett and qualitative researcher Linda LaScola features interviews with five Christian ministers who have lost their faith but continue to preach. At the top are quotes from two of the priests, and below we speak to the authors
Testament by Jean Meslier (by Colin Brewer, January/February 2010 ): Colin Brewer admires the last testament of an atheist priest
Beyond belief (by Richard Norman, November/December 2009 ): Some sophisticated arguments for God have been made in response to the New Atheists. Richard Norman puts the ‘New Believers’ to the test. Illustrations by Irene Fuga
Atheism in Christianity by Ernst Bloch (by Owen Hatherley, September/October 2009 ): Owen Hatherley sings the praises of Ernst Bloch, the prophet of serious atheism
Tragic hero: Laurie Taylor interviews Terry Eagleton (by Laurie Taylor, July/August 2009 ): Laurie Taylor meets the Marxist critic gunning for the New Atheists
What kind of humanist are you? (by Editorial Staff, July/August 2009 ): Are you hardline or happy, hedonist or hounded? Answer the questions below and find out how far your personality suits your philosophy
Prometheus bound (by R Joseph Hoffman, July/August 2009 ): Paul Kurtz, champion of American secular humanism, has been ousted from the organisation he founded. R Joseph Hoffman, a former colleague, traces the origins of the split
True disbelievers (by Theodore Dalrymple, January/February 2009 ): Being faith-less is no excuse for rewriting history, says Theodore Dalrymple
Editorial: Fine lessons (by Caspar Melville, January/February 2009 ): Funny how atheists enjoying themselves can be so threatening to believers
Diary: Hitchen' a ride (by Ariane Sherine, November/December 2008 ): Atheist Bus Campaign creator Ariane Sherine on what was probably the craziest week of her life
Editorial: Vive la Revolución! (by Caspar Melville, November/December 2008 ): Amid the battered bankers and pessimistic pundits why are humanists so happy?
Without illusions (by Doug Ireland, September/October 2008 ): Doug Ireland welcomes a passionate and practical approach to secularism
The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life by Austin Dacey (by Jenny Bunker, September/October 2008 ): Jenny Bunker is at ease with a secular conscience
Diary: Heard the one about the ex-Muslim? (by Nick Doody, September/October 2008 ): It's fine to laugh at religion, just don't pander to the knee-jerk bigots, says Nick Doody
Politicised religion requires a militant response (by Elizabeth Wilson, January/February 2008 ): It’s not peace in heaven that religion is after, but political power here on Earth, says Elizabeth Wilson
Holy communion (by Richard Norman, November/December 2007 ): New wave atheism is aggressively antagonistic to religion. But, argues Richard Norman, it’s more fruitful to find common ground
Editorial: The A Word (by Caspar Melville, November/December 2007 ): When it comes to being cultish and dogmatic, religion is still the brand leader
Thinker: Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach (by Nina Power, September/October 2007 ): Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach was the man who brought religion down to earth, says Nina Power
Atheism à la mode (by Caspar Melville, July/August 2007 ): What is the outspoken French atheist philosopher Michel Onfray really saying? Caspar Melville meets him and canvasses some expert opinion.
Thinker: Jean Meslier (by Colin Brewer, July/August 2007 ): Colin Brewer on Jean Meslier, a priest who left a deathbed bombshell
Anti-God squad (by Caspar Melville, March/April 2007 ): Caspar Melville speaks to the Rational Response Squad, America's new web-savvy atheist activists
Editorial: I respect your ignorance (by Caspar Melville, March/April 2007 ): Humanists are not dogmatists obsessed with belief, says Caspar Melville
Diary: Comic timing (by Shappi Khorsandi, January/February 2007 ): Shappi Khorsandi reflects on the glamorous life of an atheist stand-up
Gentle rottweiler: Laurie Taylor interviews Richard Dawkins (by Laurie Taylor, January/February 2007 ): Richard Dawkins' attack on religion has been hailed, revered and derided. He talks to Laurie Taylor about the mixed reception of The God Delusion
Editorial: Bleaker still and bleaker? (by Caspar Melville, November/December 2006 ): What do they mean by 'post-secular'?
Diary: Putting on the God helmet (by Mick Gordon, November/December 2006 ): Playright and director Mick Gordon describes how he went about creating religious voices for his new play
End Game: States of disbelief (by Laurie Taylor, September/October 2006 ): Atheists aren't the most popular in America. Laurie Taylor reports
Reasonable bounds (by AC Grayling, July/August 2006 ): Continuing our series reclaiming thinkers for humanism, AC Grayling celebrates Immanuel Kant
Spirited away (by Meera Nanda, May/June 2006 ): Some atheists start believing in anything after they give up believing in God, says Meera Nanda
Spinoza the atheist (by Steven Nadler, March/April 2006 ): This reconsideration by Steven Nadler is the first in a series on philosophers who have particular, if sometimes unacknowledged, significance for humanists.
Lobbing Horseshit (by Martin Rowson, July/August 2005 ): With everyone talking about the need for 'respect' Martin Rowson reckons it's time to come clean about what they really mean
Buggering on a pinhead (by Martin Rowson, May/June 2005 ): Martin Rowson is delighted to report that religion is on it's last legs
Take that for Jesus! (by Newton Emerson, January/February 2005 ): Newton Emerson on growing up atheist in Northern Ireland
God's goof - the universe (by John Maddox, January/February 2004 ): John Maddox reviews a godless collection
Puritan Atheist: Laurie Taylor interviews Christopher Hitchens (by Laurie Taylor, Autumn 2002 ): Christopher Hitchens talks to Laurie Taylor about George Orwell, false gods and bogus utopias
A public presence (by Bernard Crick, Summer 1999 ): Bernard Crick reflects on 100 years of the RPA
The "New Atheists" are responding to provocation, not mounting an arbitrary attack (by AC Grayling, Web Exclusive, December 2007): On behalf of the New Atheists AC Grayling blasts back at Theodore Dalrymple
Facebook knows I'm an atheist (by Bill Thompson, Web Exclusive, January 2008): Social networkers are broadcasting their unbelief all over the web, says Bill Thompson. And in doing so they might just help raise the profile of atheism.
Film review: Religulous (by Fred Rowson, Web Exclusive, April 2009): Debunking faith on screen is a confused business, finds Fred Rowson
Probably? Not! (by Michael Neumann, Web Exclusive, July 2009): Atheists shouldn’t be afraid to be certain, says Michael Neumann
Growing up godless (by Catie Wilkins, Web Exclusive, August 2010): “Should you tell your four-year-old you believe we are all alone in a godless universe? My Dad did, and I turned out OK. Discounting the fact I am a comedian..." Catie Wilkins on her atheist upbringing