Irish police halt investigation of Stephen Fry for blasphemy
Police could not find enough people outraged at actor’s anti-God remarks on TV after only one viewer complained
April 2017
I am the son of a terrorist. This is how I broke free of my indoctrination
Zak Ebrahim
Islam set to become world's largest religion by 2075, study suggests
March 2017
The women's blog
How atheist campaigner Madalyn Murray O’Hair became America's most-hated woman
Melissa Leo stars in Netflix’s upcoming biopic of the contentious figure who was ridiculed and largely forgotten about – but who often talked sense
January 2017
In my opinion
Atheists: you're not as rational as you think – video
Prof Dominic Johnson argues that atheists act on irrational and superstitious beliefs, whether they like it or not
December 2016
Extreme cities
Where is the world's most 'godless' city?
The Guardian Essential report
'God bless Australia'? With a true separation of church and state, there's no need
Peter Lewis
November 2016
Atheist sues for denied request of 'IM GOD' license plate in Kentucky
The state’s transportation department said Bennie Hart’s personalized plate, which he said he had in Ohio for years, was in bad taste and could distract drivers
August 2016
Why do Democrats keep snubbing atheists? We help drive the party
Adam Lee
Mention of God has been a touchstone of campaign rhetoric even though the official Democratic platform aligns with secular beliefs
May 2016
Britain as a godless country – or at least a less godly one
Letters: I sincerely hope the church finds a way to counter this downward spiral; perhaps they could glean some new ideas by looking at how Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association engages its youth
Atheists don’t need faith, any more than we need religion
Julian Baggini
Religion is on the decline in the UK, but any attempt to suggest that non-believers simply have a different kind of faith is misplaced. Our values are rooted in everyday joys
People of no religion outnumber Christians in England and Wales – study
Proportion of population who describe themselves as Anglican has halved since 1983
April 2016
Atheist pastor sparks debate by 'irritating the church into the 21st century'
Secular activist who criticised Islamism killed in Dhaka
March 2016
These Tory messages show us why faith has no place in politics
Zoe Williams
Are we ready to face death without religion?
Adam Lee
February 2016
Richard Dawkins stroke forces delay of Australia and New Zealand tour
Author of The God Delusion suffered ‘minor stroke’ in UK and is now recuperating at home
January 2016
Trump a 'great' friend of Republicans despite lack of religiousness, poll finds
Pew Research Center study shows GOP voters widely view him as ‘good’ or ‘great’ potential president but 51% say they would be less likely to vote for an atheist
December 2015
Forgive me, trendy holiday cynics: Christmas brings me great joy
Mikki Halpin
'Good without God': Nebraska atheists take over nativity to promote tolerance