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The former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has come out as gay, but only after he retired from the game. It's clear that the likely reactions discourage active players from being open about their sexuality, but this doesn't mean we should demonise football fans, says Paul Sims

Alex Gabriel is one atheist who won't be decking the halls with boughs of holly this year.

LSE has apologised to two atheist students who were asked to cover up 'offensive' t-shirts at the college's Freshers Fair. This sets a precedent for free expression at universities, says Rory Fenton

In the first of Alom Shaha's series of interviews with believers, historian Tom Holland explains how he reconciles his scepticism with his enduring Christian faith

Suzanne Moore on why non-believers need rituals too