Catholic Herald columnist Ed West argues that "New Atheism" has failed and is on the wane. Is it really?
The atheist church is getting a lot of traction. Even the Christians seem to welcome it. But what of those who have been scarred by their religious upbringing, can they bring themselves to believe in another church? Ex-fundamentalist Jonny Scaramanga is cautious
As well as a home for all our publishing this website is designed as the hub of a new online community. In just five days more than 1000 people have now joined. Caspar Melville, CEO of the Rationalist Assocation, explains how we intend to develop it
A church for atheists? This is the idea behind the London Assembly which started in January, in North London. After only two monthly meetings the Sunday Assembly looks set to become a phenomenon. Organisers Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans have been inundated with requests to open branches across the country. We caught up with Jones to ask him what they are trying to achieve, how he answers the critics and where they go from here
A BBC Radio 4 documentary presented by Abdul Rehman-Malik explores the idea – familiar from other religions – that it is possible to continue to identify as a Muslim without actually believing in God. Alom Shaha reports on the rise of "cultural Muslims".
Wouldn't the world be a better place if we could be honest about death? This is the idea behind Els Merryprice's Death Jam, a chance to come together and talk openly, honestly and intelligently about loss and what it means. There won't necessarily be actual jam, but there will always be nice cakes. Alom Shaha, who spoke at the inaugural Death Jam, explains
For distant observers, the macabre appeal of the infamous Kansas church tends to lie in the abuse it hurls at those it hates. But the story of how one member walked away reminds us that the victims of fundamentalism are often those on the inside.
What have religion and porridge got in common? Well both are passed on from parent to child in the belief that they are good for us. Surely it's fine to inculcate values and habits in our children we think to be right? But what if we hate the gloopy stuff but force it on the kids because we think we should? Myra Zepf unpacks the analogy
When Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans started their atheist church, the Sunday Assembly, in London recently, they may have expected a little antagonism from Christians, but reactions from believers have been more interesting than that. Many are supportive, and for some it has led to soul-searching about their own role in an increasingly secular country. Rory Fenton, who took part in a radio debate with two Christians on the subject, has more.
Buddhism is often seen as the acceptable face of religion, lacking a celestial dictator and full of Eastern wisdom. But Dale DeBakcsy, who worked for nine years in a Buddhist school, says it's time to think again