Secularism in Singapore
Large numbers in this thriving South East Asian state profess no religious beliefs, yet a dated colonial Penal Code means atheists do not enjoy equal rights under the law. John…
Human Rights & Ethics
Should humanists support nuclear disarmament?
With David Cameron arguing that Britain needs the Bomb, Paul Sims asks whether it's time for humanists to get political
An unnatural persecution
The media hounding of Lucy Meadows, the transgender teacher who took her own life in March, was fuelled by a reductive notion of what makes us human, says Tony McKenna
What will the US Supreme Court do about gay marriage?
With two landmark cases up before America's highest court, it's a pivotal moment for gay rights. Given the religious affiliations of the majority of Justices, what can we expect? Aaron…
Many paths to salvation
Atheists should acknowledge that religion can provide a spiritual narrative for violent offenders to take responsibility for their crimes and change their lives. But it's certainly not the only way,…
Anglican in Angola
When Church of England priest Joanna Jepson visited Louisiana's notorious Angola prison last Easter, she saw up-close how violent lifers are being saved by the Bible
Drop blasphemy charges against Sanal Edamaruku
One year after blasphemy complaints were filed against him, Indian rationalist Sanal Edamaruku remains at risk of imprisonment. We now call on the Indian Prime Minister to intervene in his…
Why reason really matters
The case of Margaret Wisele in Malawi, a woman who had her leg hacked off because she was accused of witchcraft, reminds us of the vital importance of campaigning for…
Book review: Christianophobia by Rupert Shortt
If you thought the idea of 'Christianophobia' was simply the paranoid ramblings of beleaguered believers, think again, says Richard Wilson
Opt-out is the best organ option
Unjustifiable moral objections mean that healthy organs are routinely wasted because of the need to opt-in to donation. It's time to change the law. If you don’t want your organs…