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January 2019

January 22, 2019

Why prayers and parliament shouldn’t mix

The US constitution provides a wall between state and church, but in the UK no...

January 02, 2019

Three reasons why Pagans should support equality for the nonreligious

In campaigning for greater equality for all, it's vital that Pagan activists stick up for...

July 2018

July 11, 2018

7 Reasons Why I Don’t Want State-Funded Pagan Schools

I'm a Pagan, but I don't want state-funded Pagan schools. Instead, I want all our...

June 2018

June 05, 2018

Opposing Religious Discrimination At Schools: A (Mixed) Success

Thanks to massive public outcry, including from many Pagans, UK government plans to create a...

May 2018

May 09, 2018

A Secularist Perspective On Peace & Pagan Peace Ritual

I recently took part in an interfaith service on the theme of 'peace' at Chatham...

April 2018

April 19, 2018

Secularist Deities: The Goddesses Of Liberal Values

Let's look at the goddesses that personify some of the ideals that secularism represents and...

April 05, 2018

Secularist Deities: The Rebel Gods

Pagan secularists may find inspiration from the stories of these six rebel deities.

April 01, 2018

The Road To Radicalisation Is Shorter Than We Think

When a Catholic church was desecrated, most Pagans were horrified. But a disturbing number cheered.

March 2018

March 17, 2018

What Could Legislation On Muslim Marriages Mean For Pagan Handfastings?

Pagans in England and Wales should pay close attention to recent government proposals on Muslim...

March 10, 2018

Japan’s Secularism Defended By…Catholics?!

Why are Japan's Catholics concerned about Shinto ceremonies for the new Emperor's accession?

March 03, 2018

Pagans for Secularism

What exactly is secularism, and why should it interest Pagans?

February 2018

February 10, 2018

What To Do If Your Child’s Forced To Pray At School

Learn your rights if you don't want your child to be forced to pray

January 2018

January 23, 2018

Don’t Let Schools Discriminate Against Pagans And Others

Your help is needed to stop proposals that would allow British schools to select 100%...

July 2017

July 14, 2017

Is UNESCO Enabling Discrimination? The Case Of Okinoshima

Half of the world's population are banned from setting a foot on the latest Unesco...

August 2016

August 25, 2016

Let’s Do Secularism Right

I have a modest proposal for you. Let's make a law to ban high heels....

February 2016

February 07, 2016

Legally-Binding Handfastings – I Do?

When the Glastonbury Goddess Temple became the first establishment in England licensed to perform legally-binding...