Book review: The Heretics by Will Storr
A new exploration of why people believe unprovable and outlandish things is enlivened by a healthy dose of scepticism towards scepticism, finds Andrew Mueller
Rationalism, Atheism & Humanism
Introduction
In the 21st century, laws enabling the persecution of non-believers and religious dissenters are still in widespread use across the globe. As part of its commitment to free speech and…
Tunisia
As part of our series tracking the use of blasphemy legislation across the globe, Anna Vesterinen looks at Tunisia, where a topless protest by a feminist activist has drawn attention…
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…
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
Does humanism have a demographic problem?
If humanism wants to grow it needs to reach out beyond the white middle-class, says Carnun Marcus-Page
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…
The cartoon war on sceptics
Some cartoons are telling kids that they have to choose to believe. Dale DeBakcsy tunes in to the animated assault on reason
Wrestling with pigs
Is there any point in debating faith with believers, asked Caspar Melville in a recent post. Yes, says Alom Shaha, under the right conditions
What the new Archbishop should do
Justin Welby takes up his new post as Archbishop of Canterbury today. Rory Fenton, on his way back from Canterbury, has some thoughts about what should be on his to-do…