Blasphemy and violence: review of ‘Demystifying the Sacred’
Books sometimes have a way of turning up at opportune times. In mid-2022 a collection of essays on…
How the persecution of Ahmadis undermines democracy in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the formation of a truly democratic government is increasingly hindered by the limited participation of religious…
Image of the week: Charles Bradlaugh’s struggle and triumph
As the UK prepares to elect a new government on 4 July, this seems a good moment to…
Islamic identity politics is a threat to British democracy
It is becoming more and more typical for politicians in Britain to whip up religious sentiments to win…
What secularists want from the next UK Government
The National Secular Society's Chief Executive on what he wants to see from the next Government.
Rap versus theocracy: Toomaj Salehi and the fight for a free Iran
Although elaborate hate speech laws can make it extremely difficult, we have the right to freedom of expression…