Creationism debate heats up in Scotland

The removal of two head teachers for allowing a Christian sect to hand out anti-evolution textbooks in a Scottish primary school divides opinion

God and the classroom

It may be a new school year, but familiar debates over the role of faith in education continue to rage
Russia gay rights protest

Rise in anti-gay violence reported in Russia

A new Russian law banning "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" has prompted international outcry. And now human rights groups say it has led to increased homophobic attacks
Archbishop Welby

Mixed message from Archbishop on gay rights

In a speech to the Evangelical Alliance, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby expressed regret at the Church’s record of homophobia, but reiterated his opposition to same-sex marriage
Pope Francis

Do we believe?

Pope Francis has made it harder for liberal Catholics to dodge the difficult questions, says Conor Gearty

Should burqas be allowed in court?

As a defendant refuses a judge's request to remove her veil at her Hackney trial, Ralph Jones argues that religious sensitivities must not be allowed to obstruct the legal process
Caspar leaving

Goodbye to all this

After eight years in the hot seat, Caspar Melville says farewell to the role of New Humanist editor