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
Climate change, AIDS, GM foods – all have their detractors. But when does disbelief become dogma? Keith Kahn-Harris explores the cult of denialism
Laurie Taylor quizzes Rebecca Goldstein, author of 36 Arguments for the Existence of God, on her novel approach to religion
Beneath the diaphanous veil of ambiguity, the wit and the nuance-sense Terry Eagleton fails to get to the real heart of darkness, says AC Grayling
What can the godless learn from religious art? A lot, says Aaron Rosen
To be truly happy we must be pessimistic, says Roger Scruton
It seems that anti-science is on the rise, but hopefully we've found the antidote
How humanist are the three main parties? With the general election fast approaching, Paul Sims has been canvassing
What do the Pope and the secular philosopher Jürgen Habermas have in common, asks Jonathan Rée
A new book argues that liberal secularism and high birth rates are fuelling a revival of religious fundamentalism. Caspar Melville speaks to its author Eric Kaufmann