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Faith Watch, March 2024

  • byDaniel James Sharp
  • 19 March 2024
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Christian sexism – anti-blasphemy activism – persecution in Pakistan – defining 'extremism' – Hate Monster – rum and Ramadan – Alexander and Hephaestion – global secularism in crisis – yet more papal piffle
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Secularism is a feminist issue

  • byMegan Manson
  • 12 March 2024
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'An unwillingness to think critically about religious practices which are at odds with democratic values spells disaster for women’s rights.'
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How I lost my religious belief: A personal story from Nigeria

  • bySuyum Audu
  • 8 March 2024
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'Although Nigeria is in theory a democratic society...in reality, religion dictates and controls every aspect of life.'
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Image of the week: Integration

  • byPaul Fitzgerald
  • 12 February 2024
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For the Freethinker‘s coverage of the Michaela Community School story, see Khadija Khan’s essay on religious exceptionalism and…
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The Michaela School and religious exceptionalism

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 6 February 2024
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'A highly polarised society where differences are valued more than similarities is a breeding ground for extremists,' argues Khadija Khan.
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Faith Watch, February 2024

  • byDaniel James Sharp
  • 2 February 2024
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