The case for assisted dying
Acting in the name of religion, a small and unrepresentative number of believers are inflicting needless suffering on others. Raymond Tallis, Chair of Healthcare Professionals for Assisted Dying, on why…
Faith & Religion
Forced marriage must not be tolerated
The murder of Shafilea Ahmed has thrown the spotlight on the scandal of forced marriage in Britain. It's time we ended it, says Sarah Ditum
Interfaith needs atheists
Dialogue events play a vital role in engaging children in debates about religion. It's time more atheists were involved, says Stephen Shashoua of the Three Faiths Forum
The cult of science
In his latest book the great iconoclast Bruno Latour turns his gaze on religious belief, and unbelief, and argues that there is less difference between science and religion than atheists…
Racing the Popemobile
Laurie Taylor beats the Pontiff
A Green religion?
Anti-science dogma is damaging environmentalism, says James Gray
The tax battle turns Biblical
Those arguing for tax cuts are finding justification in the Old Testament. Martin Robbins reports
Hope against hope
One of the selling points of religion is that it offers hope in a heartless world. Does that mean those without religion are also without hope? Julian Baggini looks on…
Self worship
The Will Self Club have made the sesquipedalian writer their God, boast ridiculous robes and titles, and hold literary orgies. Cult, religion, or postmodern joke? Founder Sam Mills explains
Mormon momentum
With Mitt Romney all but confirmed as the Republican nominee for the Presidency the US is having a bit of a 'Mormon Moment'. But will he attract the all-important votes…