Do we believe?
Pope Francis has made it harder for liberal Catholics to dodge the difficult questions, says Conor Gearty
Faith & Religion
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
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
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
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
Papal visit gives unexpected boost to Rio’s gay clubs
After flocking to see Pope Francis at World Youth Day, Catholic visitors to Brazil sought out some rather un-Catholic after-hours fun
Pope Francis can’t judge gays
On a flight back from Rio, the Pontiff gave a surprisingly candid press conference
Getting tough on the faith healing scammers
Witch doctors and clairvoyants prey on the vulnerable, but now trading standards officers are taking them on. James Gray reports
Creationist careers advice
Make the most of a life in research by advancing God's glory, counsels US 'creation science' group