Words Of Caution On Freedom Of Religion Or Belief
As a humanist I very much defend, uphold and rely on the human right to freedom of religion or belief….
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New Proposals Will Lead To The Greatest Growth In Religious Segregation In The History Of English Schools
If we want meaningful integration in our diverse society, we must have it in our schools. All the available evidence…
I’ve fought my whole life for secularism – I know that banning the burkini makes no sense
Today judges in France will rule on the legality of the burkini ban which has been enforced across 26 towns…
Interview for Exepose Magazine
This interview first appeared in Exepose Magazine. Our current climate is awash with contradictions: a Brexit vote that neatly split…
There are many forms of extremism, as the teachings of fundamentalist Christian schools remind us
Almost every day a new story appears detailing the latest shocking incidents of children in this country being subjected to…
As nonbelievers outnumber Christians for the first time, will Britain be ‘a better place’ without religion?
I was invited by the Mirror to offer my reflections on a study that reveals 48.5% of the people in England…
It is time to blow the whistle on the faith schools that are failing our children
In the UK, there are now more children being educated in “faith” schools than at any point in history. The…
Accept Britain is not a Christian Country so we can work Towards Real Equality
When people talk of growing ‘diversity’ in the context of religion or belief in Britain, they’re usually speaking in a…