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
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'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
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.
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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
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)
Scarred by his fundamentalist upbringing, but in search of a sense of belonging, Jonny Scaramanga gives a cautious welcome to then idea of an atheist church