
Separating religion and state for a fairer society
The National Secular Society exists to challenge religious privilege and is Britain's only organisation working exclusively towards a secular society.
Secularism explained | National Secular Society
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 …
About us | National Secular Society
The National Secular Society campaigns for the separation of religion and state and equal respect for everyone's human rights, so no one is either advantaged or disadvantaged because of …
Church of England bishop calls for disestablishment
Feb 17, 2025 · The Anglican bishop of Birkenhead, Julie Conalty, has called for the Church of England to be disestablished. "I personally would favour the Church of England being …
Secularism in 2050: huge changes in population make a secular …
Apr 10, 2015 · As huge demographic changes and the rapid increase in the Muslim population reshape religion in the UK, Benjamin Jones makes the case that secularism is the best …
NSS: New studies show need to separate religion and state
Oct 3, 2024 · The National Secular Society has repeated its calls for secular democracy in the UK, after new research revealed most Brits think Christianity is not important to British identity …
Secularism in 2024: A year in review | National Secular Society
Dec 27, 2024 · January The importance of our campaign to defend freedom of expression became apparent early in the year when registered charity Hindu Council UK threatened to …
Our work | National Secular Society
A secular democracy where everyone is treated equally, regardless of religion or belief. To build a freer, fairer and more tolerant society where people are free to follow the beliefs they choose …
Freedom of religion or belief | National Secular Society
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is a fundamental human right. It is explicitly protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the …
Promote secularism to improve community cohesion, NSS urges
Feb 18, 2025 · Secular principles should be central to efforts to promote community cohesion, the National Secular Society has told a House of Commons committee. Responding to a …