Tolerance does not mean silencing criticism
This is a response to Tom Chivers’ contribution to our debate “Is it time to move on from New Atheism?” Read further responses from Alom Shaha and Ariane Sherine. Among…
Rationalism, Atheism & Humanism
New Atheism has its enemies in panicky retreat
This is the opening contribution to our debate “Is it time to move on from the New Atheism?”, from the Winter 2013 issue of New Humanist. You can read responses…
An important victory for free speech on campus
LSE has apologised to two atheist students who were asked to cover up 'offensive' t-shirts at the college's Freshers Fair. This sets a precedent for free expression at universities, says…
LSE apologises to atheist students over free speech row, and other stores – our morning round-up
LSE apologises to atheist students over free speech row The London School of Economics has apologised to two students who were asked to cover up a t-shirts depicting the Jesus…
Flowers, fire, Dylan – and the Jabberwocky
Suzanne Moore on why non-believers need rituals too
Our position on gender segregation in universities
Yesterday we published a blog post on the topic of gender segregation in universities. It related to a recent report by Universities UK that recommended that gender segregation at public…
Indian state moves to debunk black magic, and other stories – our morning round-up
Indian state moves to debunk black magic Politicians in western India have passed a bill aimed at debunking black magic and prosecuting religious charlatans after the death of activist Narendra…
Atheism in Technicolor
Dale DeBakcsy watches non-belief come of age at San Francisco's Atheist Film Festival
Are we really seeing a Christian Spring?
The Telegraph’s Cristina Odone believes Christians are mounting a fightback against their secularist foes. Anna Vesterinen queries her enthusiasm.
What does secularism mean to you?
Our panel, including Will Self, AL Kennedy, Jenni Murray and Jim Al-Khalili, give their views