Faith in uncertainty: what early Christians believed about the afterlife
From the intellectual hotbed of late antiquity emerged some key Christian values – and some humanist ones too.
Faith & Religion
The death of an immortal
Jehovah Wanyonyi, founder of a cult in Kenya and Uganda, claimed he was God. His recent demise tells a different story.
Sharia law: a question of judgement
Those who argue sharia law poses a threat to British culture are wrong, but the challenge of ensuring equal rights remains.
‘‘There is no such thing as the fall of the Roman Empire’’
A Q&A with Mary Beard.
Respect must be limited to the humanity of the other
In the last New Humanist, Julian Baggini reflected on giving an "atheist sermon" and the potential common ground between atheists and believers. Here, a reader responds.
Why charity isn’t just for Christians – if you’re a student, here’s how to take part
Part of the humanist world view is to understand that we have a moral responsibility to our fellow beings.
Preaching to the converted
Avowed atheist Julian Baggini reflects on giving a sermon to an Anglican church – and the possibility for common ground.
How should we read religious texts?
Britain’s former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks advocates a more complex reading. But do his ideas fit with the modern world?
Art and argument protects us, not censorship
Critics of Charlie Hebdo who say it is irresponsible to offend religion are wrong, argues Terri Murray.
Can you be a scientist and have religious faith?
Mark Lorch struggles to understand how some of his colleagues hold religious beliefs alongside a dedication to the scientific method.