The rise of Arab atheism
Across the Middle East, governments are cracking down on non-belief. But Arab atheists are becoming more visible
Rationalism, Atheism & Humanism
Bangladeshi atheist bloggers are under attack: show your solidarity
Bonya Ahmed, widow of Avjit Roy, who was hacked to death earlier this year, will deliver a lecture in London on 2 July.
Another atheist blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh
Ananta Bijoy Das is the third blogger this year to be murdered.
Everyday humanism: How should we live?
One reason people leave religions behind is to escape the rules they impose on daily life. But does humanism have its own codes?
Atheist bloggers are under attack in Bangladesh
The country's polarised politics provide fertile ground for extremism to grow.
Philip Pullman on the imagination, Charlie Brooker on mental health, and a world without work
The best long-reads from the New Humanist this month.
“Humanism must go beyond aggressive atheistic denial”
A Q&A with Philip Kitcher, whose new book argues that secular humanism can be a fulfilling framework for life.
The New Humanist’s top Christmas reads
Are you struggling to survive the religiosity of the Christmas period, or do you enjoy the festivities regardless? Either way, here is a selection of our best reads on secularism…
Robin Ince: “Don’t be scared of ideas!”
The comedian discusses secularism, Christmas, and space exploration.
Legal recognition of humanist weddings blocked
Despite strong public support, Number 10 says humanist weddings are a "fringe" issue.