Separating religion and state for a fairer society
Campaigns. See all campaigns. Disestablish the Church of England. A state religion has no place in a 21st century democracy. End religious discrimination in school admissions. No child should face discrimination for their family’s religion or belief. We're bringing people together to build a freer, and more tolerant society.
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 we advocate for defends the civil liberties of all, whatever your personal beliefs. The principles of secularism which protect and underpin liberal ...
About us | National Secular Society
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 for the separation of religion and state, safeguarding freedom of belief, and promoting a truly inclusive and fair society for all. We promote secularism as ...
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 this has had on their lives. Nevertheless, after a six-year process of "listening and learning" the bishops decided not to change their position on gay relationships.
What is Secularism? - National Secular Society
The principles of secularism which protect and underpin many of the freedoms we enjoy are: Separation of religious institutions from state institutions and a public sphere where religion may participate, but not dominate.; Freedom to practice one's faith or belief without harming others, or to change it or not have one, according to one's own conscience.
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 practices have undue influence on how you live your life. We believe this is the foundation of a free, fair and equal society. For over 150 years ...
Our story | National Secular Society
Our story. We've been at the forefront of campaigning for a freer, fairer, secular society for over 150 years. Our story began in 1866 when a large number of secularist groups from around the UK came together to strengthen their campaigns. Their leader was Charles Bradlaugh. Bradlaugh went on to be elected MP for Northampton in 1880.
Census England & Wales: Less than half the population Christian
Nov 29, 2022 · The National Secular Society has called for separation of Church and state after census data revealed that less than half the population are Christian for the first time. According to data from the 2021 Census released today, 46% of people in England and Wales described themselves as "Christian". This is a 13 percentage point decrease from 59% ...
Secularism has never been so relevant and necessary – unlike the ...
Nov 29, 2022 · The Census 2021 results reveal that for the first time, most people in England and Wales aren't Christian. Megan Manson says the case for a secular state has never been stronger. It's official: Britain can no longer be called a 'Christian country'. The 2021... Read More »
Ep 49: The early history of secularism | National Secular Society
May 11, 2021 · The term 'secularism' was coined in 1851. But Britain's tradition of freethinkers, atheists and radicals goes back much further than that. In this episode, Emma Park delves into the origins of secularism in the late eighteenth century, its rise to prominence in the mid-nineteenth century, its gradual separation from much of radical politics into the twentieth – …