With ideas flowing freely online, the old belief systems may struggle to keep up. At least according to an engaging piece on the US site AlterNet
The European Court of Human Rights' ruling sets the correct parameters for religious freedom
London’s new “atheist church” is a good start, but if non-belief is going to start building actual communities to rival or replace religion, it’s time to get serious says Alom Shaha
Laurie Taylor gets up close and personal with Britain’s leading public intellectual
Sanal Edamaruku faces blasphemy charges in India for revealing the science behind a miracle. On a flying visit to the UK he talked exclusively to Paul Sims about the charges and how he intends to fight back
In his new book, and an article for New Humanist, Francis Spufford claimed religion makes “emotional sense” and atheists should be less dismissive of believers. Caspar Melville meets him to hear his case
During his 50-year career singer-songwriter Labi Siffre has played Soho jazz clubs, been covered by Madness and Kenny Rogers, sampled by Dr Dre and Kanye West and gained global status with his anti-Apartheid anthem ‘Something Inside So Strong’. We find out what keeps him strong.
Roger Scruton argues that the Anglican church has played a vital role in forming England. That's not quite how Michael Bywater remembers it.
Myra Zepf's hints for a happy humanist holiday
If you're looking for a handy arsenal of arguments against religion this is the book for you, says Michael Bywater