Thought for the World
One of the reasons why humanists aren’t allowed on Thought for the Day seems to be that the BBC doesn’t…
Author Archives: Andrew Copson
Of course Rowan Williams wants sharia law
The controversy caused by Rowan Williams support for aspects of sharia law to be introduced in England rumbles on. But…
Get out of my head!
The Institute of Ideas have been running a series of events on secularism with the Bishopsgate Institute. I took part…
Do you want your public services run by churches?
The Government is planning to contract out more and more general public services to religious organisations but at the same…
The Case for Secularism
One problem with discussions about secularism is that religion keeps getting in the way. Secularism has come for a great…
Jonathan Dimbleby ‘Big Debate’ on Religion in Schools
I was a ‘witness’ on a Teachers’ TV programme debating religion in schools recently. You can now see it online….
Welcome for new ex-Muslims group
A new group for non-religious people who have left Islam was launched today by my friend and colleague Maryam Namazie….
Labour Deputy wannabes answer humanists
What should the role of religion be in politics and society? What about faith schools? Should bishops sit in the…