Why feminists should oppose the burqa
Islamic veiling is a form of sexist patriarchal oppression, and supporters of equality have a responsibility to say so, argues Terri Murray
Human Rights & Ethics
Helping people break free from faith
Caspar Melville on what the Apostasy Project can do, and what it can't
President Obama criticises faith schools in Northern Ireland speech
In an address to school children in Belfast, the US President suggests that religious schools have a divisive effect on communities
Let him who desires disbelieve
The Qur'an states clearly that there should be no compulsion in religion, which is why as a Muslim I support the Apostasy Project, says Abdul-Azim Ahmed
Indonesia
The government of the world's most populous Muslim country claims that the country is free from religious strife. But is the appearance of harmony at the expense of freedom of…
Fighting discrimination in school admissions
The Fair Admissions Campaign has been launched to speak out against the selective entry policies of faith schools
My Apostasy Story: Jonny Scaramanga
As part of our Apostasy Project series Jonny Scaramanga, brought up a Christian fundamentalist, explains how he left the church
My Apostasy Story: Clive Aruede
As part of our Apostasy Project series Nigerian Londoner Clive Aruede explains how an awareness of the wonders of the natural universe led him into atheism
Jesus was an apostate
The Reverend Brendan Johnson believes in God but not dogma. Which is why he supports our Apostasy Project
Poland
Despite its constitution guaranteeing free speech, Poland's blasphemy law serves to censor musicians and artists who fall foul of the Catholic establishment, writes Anna Vesterinen