Rationalism, Atheism & Humanism

The magic of Derren Brown

He'll dazzle you with devious misdirection, puzzle you with prestidigitation and flummox you with flim-flam. He's our greatest entertainer, says AL Kennedy

Have your say at the Rational Parliament

The first-ever session of the experimental parallel Parliament is approaching fast. Get ready to debate GM food at the Conway Hall.

It’s vague to be good without God

The recent Lords love-in on humanism was well meaning but side-stepped genuine disagreements on big political issues

India’s second freedom struggle

My friend and colleague Narendra Dabholkar was murdered for standing up to superstition. Let us hope his death inspires Indians to continue his fight for rationalism, says Sanal Edamaruku

Beyond Dawkins

Our incoming editor Daniel Trilling calls for a new approach to discussing religion

Day 12, a roadmap

Your pathway to Sunday Assembly Everywhere

Day 11, small groups of Sunday Assembly, or Smoups

Once your Sunday Assembly has gotten big, is time to go small. Pippa Evans explains

Day, 10 Finding a building for your Sunday Assembly

Pippa Evans lists the 10 most important things (and a few extra) when choosing a venue for your Assembly

Day 9, the advantages of becoming a Sunday Assembly

Sanderson Jones on the benefits of starting your own Assembly

Your Dawkins racism row weekend reading catch-up

Accusations of inappropriate language, even racism, have been swirling around Richard Dawkins for days. Here's Anna Vesterinen's handy catch-up guide