Separating religion and state for a fairer society
See all campaigns. Scrap the bishops’ bench. End the archaic, unfair and undemocratic bishops’ bench in the House of Lords. End religious discrimination in school admissions. No child …
Secularism explained | National Secular Society
Secularism explained. Equal treatment and freedom of belief for all. Secularism is a political idea concerned with the best way to govern religiously pluralist societies. The model of secularism …
About us | National Secular Society - secularism.org.uk
About us. The National Secular Society is a membership-based organisation campaigning for a freer, fairer, more tolerant society. Founded in 1866, we've been at the forefront of advocating …
Secularists call for renewal of liberal values at NSS conference
Oct 24, 2024 · Educators, parliamentarians, and academics highlighted the need to challenge religious threats to universal freedoms at a National Secular Society conference in London on …
MPs vote down amendment to remove bishops in the House of …
1 day ago · Members of Parliament have rejected an effort to remove Church of England bishops from the House of Lords. Tabled by Conservative MP Gavin Williamson, the amendment to the …
Secularism in 2023: A year in review | National Secular Society
Dec 27, 2023 · The year began with Church of England bishops issuing an apology to LGBT+ people for the "rejection, exclusion and hostility" they have faced in churches and the impact …
Freedom of religion or belief | National Secular Society
We defend freedom of religion, and freedom from religion. Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is a fundamental human right. It is explicitly protected by the Universal Declaration of Human …
What secularists want from the next UK Government
Jun 24, 2024 · The UK that goes to the polls on 4 July will be the most religiously diverse in election history. Less than half the population of England and Wales describe themselves as …
Our work | National Secular Society
To create a secular society in which people of all religions or none can live together peacefully as equal citizens, by separating religion from state institutions and ensuring no religious beliefs or …
Daily media briefing | National Secular Society
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