Wrestling with pigs

Is there any point in debating faith with believers, asked Caspar Melville in a recent post. Yes, says Alom Shaha, under the right conditions
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

What the new Archbishop should do

Justin Welby takes up his new post as Archbishop of Canterbury today. Rory Fenton, on his way back from Canterbury, has some thoughts about what should be on his to-do list
George Thindwa and Maragert

Why reason really matters

The case of Margaret Wisele in Malawi, a woman who had her leg hacked off because she was accused of witchcraft, reminds us of the vital importance of campaigning for reason.
Islam and evolution illustration

RA Podcast March 2013

Islam's evolution problem, Jim Al-Khalili on humanism, the merits of interfaith, Stewart Lee on faith schools – it's all there for your listening pleasure in our latest podcast
Frieze from Mesopotamia

Beyond black and white

Are religion and humanism really opposites, as AC Grayling suggests in his new book? Tony McKenna sees some grey areas
Richard Dawkins

I love Dawkins but I think he’s wrong

Science and religion are the most potent forces in the world, says ex-monk, but still Catholic Thomas Jackson, who thinks that that science is now discovering what religion has known all along. Come and argue with him.

Reason needs you!

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Sanderson Jones Sunday Assembly

Start your own Sunday Assembly

It's been going from strength to strength since it launched in London in January, and now you can help the godless congregation go national

When debate with the religious is pointless

Unlike some atheists, I think that debate between the faithful and faithless can be fruitful. But after appearing at an event alongside a pair of Muslim speakers last week, I'm afraid I'm having second thoughts
Richard Dawkins

Is "New Atheism" dead?

Catholic Herald columnist Ed West argues that "New Atheism" has failed and is on the wane. Is it really?
Pope and jockeys

Race for the Papacy 2013 Sweepstake

As Pope Benedict XVI steps down and the race for the top job begins, a Papal Conclave simply wouldn't be the same without a sweepstake. As well as having a flutter on your favourite cardinal, give yourself a second chance of a windfall by pooling together with work colleagues, or a combination of family and friends, and having a lucky dip. It looks like an open race, so best of luck! (Words by Christina Martin & RA Editors)