secularism
A London court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
By Associated Press — April 16, 2024
LONDON (AP) — The fight was over a rule put in place last year by the Michaela Community School after a small group of students who began praying in the schoolyard caused divisions at the school that spread to the community and led to a bomb threat.
Confessions of a post-Vatican II Reform rabbi
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2022
(RNS) — When we make religion easier and more convenient, what evaporates in the process?
ELCA Lutherans mark 35th anniversary amid calls to expand beyond European roots
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 29, 2022
(RNS) — The denomination, born on April 30, 1987, remains one of the whitest in the country.
Secularism is not atheism. A new book explains why the distinction is so critical.
By Yonat Shimron — January 25, 2022
(RNS) — At its core, secularism is an approach to governance, writes Jacques Berlinerblau in his new book ‘Secularism: The Basics.’ And critically, it is one many religious people, not just atheists and agnostics, support.
‘To those who celebrate.’ What’s up with that?
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 1, 2021
(RNS) — It is a rather timid religious expression. Why do we insist on saying it?
Secular Student Alliance has seen growth at religiously affiliated colleges
By Heather Adams — September 6, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Two roommates are starting Fordham University’s first Secular Student Alliance chapter — one of 10 new chapters that have been started recently at religiously affiliated schools.
Muslim activists continue to push against Quebec secularism law
By Aysha Khan — July 26, 2019
(RNS) — Last week, Quebec’s Superior Court rejected civil rights advocates’ legal request to temporarily suspend operation of the controversial new ban on religious symbols for state workers. But activists say the fight isn't over.
Nancy Pearcey and Jonathan Merritt spar on the hottest of hot topics
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2018
Pearcey's razor-sharp mind combined with a compelling personal story makes her a powerful, if undervalued, champion for conservatives.
Are religious people more moral?
By Dimitris Xygalatas — October 25, 2017
(The Conversation) — Many might assume that religious commitment is a sign of virtue, or even that morality cannot exist without religion. Both of these assumptions, however, are problematic.
Athena Salman, atheist legislator, on secular values and godless invocations
By Kimberly Winston — June 19, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Arizona native may be the only openly atheist woman state legislator in the country, but she hopes more will join her soon.
As Catholic influence in Ireland wanes, some hope abortion will be legalized
By Karen Huber — May 16, 2017
DUBLIN (RNS) The parallel tracks on which the Roman Catholic Church and Irish civil society run appear to be separating.
Religion emerges in secular French politics as presidential campaign heats up
By Tom Heneghan — March 24, 2017
PARIS (RNS) Playing the religion card openly is rare in France, where secularism is normally taken so seriously that politicians rarely if ever mention their faith in public. But this election is not taking place in normal times.
Religious art discovered alive!
By Martin E. Marty — February 2, 2017
As S. Brent Plate finds: "Dig around in art, and we find religion. Dig around in religion, and we find art."
Norway and its national church part ways
By Kimberly Winston — January 5, 2017
(RNS) Like most divorces, this one could be messy.
Dealt a body blow, atheists and humanists regroup
By Kimberly Winston — November 9, 2016
(RNS) Trump's victory is forcing them to rethink their strategy for coming elections.
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