Colin Brewer on Jean Meslier, a priest who left a deathbed bombshell
Comedian Christina Martin was all set for her big break - an appearance on the syndicated Paramount Comedy hour. Then she committed an unpardonable offence
Ahead of a critical election columnist Ahmet Altan warns that his country’s current political crisis could have fateful consequences for us all
Until recently, the Middle East enjoyed a culture of tolerance, sensuality and debate. Sami Zubaida celebrates its rich tradition
Nick Cohen reflects on the book that changed his mind about Bush and Blair's war on terror
With everyone talking about the need for 'respect' Martin Rowson reckons it's time to come clean about what they really mean
There can be no compromise on the universality of human rights. And cultural relativism both compromises women's rights and justifies sexual apartheid.
Linda Melvern analyses the failure of the international community in Rwanda
Martina Evans reviews a new book about Bridget Cleary who was burned as a witch just over a century ago
I became editor of New Humanist a year ago, just as religious fundamentalism was making its remorseless march to the centre of the global agenda.