A thinking-person’s parliament
The Speaker of the House for the inaugural session of the Rational Parliament, Michael Brooks, explains why we need a new initiative to put some thought into politics
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Girl Guide group wants to keep God in pledge
The new secular Girl Guide promise is coming into effect in early September, but some group leaders and religious commentators wish to keep girls pledging allegiance to God
Have your say at the Rational Parliament
The first-ever session of the experimental parallel Parliament is approaching fast. Get ready to debate GM food at the Conway Hall.
It’s vague to be good without God
The recent Lords love-in on humanism was well meaning but side-stepped genuine disagreements on big political issues
India’s second freedom struggle
My friend and colleague Narendra Dabholkar was murdered for standing up to superstition. Let us hope his death inspires Indians to continue his fight for rationalism, says Sanal Edamaruku
The weird afterlife of section 28
A decade after it was repealed, the infamous section 28 ban on "promoting homosexuality" lives on in the policies of many free schools, finds a new report. Anna Versterinen reports
Burka Avenger to the rescue
A new Pakistani TV super-heroine is making waves on account of her conservative costume. But perhaps the focus should be on the progressive nature of her message.
Is there a relationship between intelligence and non-belief?
A new meta-analysis finds a negative correlation between faith and intelligence. But, we shouldn't jump to any conclusions, says Anna Vesterinen
Day 11, small groups of Sunday Assembly, or Smoups
Once your Sunday Assembly has gotten big, is time to go small. Pippa Evans explains
Day, 10 Finding a building for your Sunday Assembly
Pippa Evans lists the 10 most important things (and a few extra) when choosing a venue for your Assembly
Day 9, the advantages of becoming a Sunday Assembly
Sanderson Jones on the benefits of starting your own Assembly
Your Dawkins racism row weekend reading catch-up
Accusations of inappropriate language, even racism, have been swirling around Richard Dawkins for days. Here's Anna Vesterinen's handy catch-up guide
Day 8, governance (Part 2)
Sanderson Jones promises no Sunday Assembly framework will require wearing Crocs