Though belief in religion is on the wane, angels have never been more popular. Why’s that? asks Sally Feldman
The tale of a funeral in rural Nigeria provides a fascinating insight into humanism in Africa
The idea of Christian persecution may sound like the paranoid ravings of beleaguered believers, but in many countries across the world Christians face very real threats that should concern us all, finds Richard Wilson.
Science and religion are the most potent forces in the world, says ex-Monk, but still Catholic Thomas Jackson, who thinks that science is now discovering what religion has known all along. Come and argue with him.
Unlike some atheists, New Humanist editor Caspar Melville thinks that debate between the religious and non-religious can be fruitful. But after appearing alongside a pair of Muslim speakers at a London student event, he's having second thoughts
Catholic Herald columnist Ed West argues that "New Atheism" has failed and is on the wane. Is it really?
Major UK supermarket chains stock ethical Christian chocolate eggs following lobbying campaign by Church figures
Making a Panorama documentary about the Church of Scientology journalist John Sweeney memorably lost it on camera "like an exploding tomato". In his new book he analyses the Church and it's treatment of those who criticise it. Review by Andrew Mueller
As Pope Benedict XVI steps down and the race for the top job begins, a Papal Conclave simply wouldn't be the same without a sweepstake. As well as having a flutter on your favourite cardinal, give yourself a second chance of a windfall by pooling together with work colleagues, or a combination of family and friends, and having a lucky dip. It looks like an open race, so best of luck!
A TV ad for Scientology, broadcast on ITV, calls on potential members to open their minds and dare to think for themselves