Religion and belief in schools: lessons to be learnt
Professor Russell Sandberg examines a recent case in the High Court of Northern Ireland, and its implications for religious education and collective worship in schools elsewhere in the UK.
‘We need to move from identity politics to a politics of solidarity’ – interview with Pragna Patel
Pragna Patel has long been a powerful advocate for women’s rights. In this interview, she tells her story, and discusses the changing problems facing women of minority backgrounds over the years.
‘Vivesini’ – a new rationalist film from India
Invitation to a closed private screening at Conway Hall, 18:00, Thurs 21st July (please note new date).
Judging the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Derk Venema and Niko Alm discuss Pastafarianism in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany, and why courts are reluctant to deem it a 'religion'.
Pastafarian Month at the Freethinker
July is Pastafarian Month at the Freethinker. This picture of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, by radical cartoonist Polyp…
‘To protect us all’: the UK government’s contempt for Parliament during the Covid pandemic
David McGrogan examines the extent of the government's disdain for due process, democratic accountability and the rule of law during the pandemic.