Religious Tolerance

Carey Criticises Cameron For Feeding Christians 'Persecution' Fears

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 30.03.2013 | UK

Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has accused David Cameron of "aiding and abetting" a public backlash against Christians, saying the p...

How Multiculturalism Can Work

Ben G. Jones | Posted 26.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Ben G. Jones

Cultural diversity has played a key role in forming the multicultural Britain of today, far more so than adherence to one set of 'national values' has. The role of the state is to enforce this tolerance through laws and expose children to the true diversity of the world they are entering in the education system.

Witches and Witch Hunts - What the Salem Trials Tell us Today

Jeffrey Gedmin | Posted 26.04.2013 | UK Politics
Jeffrey Gedmin

How do we promote tolerance and protect free speech in a time where organised groups openly, and others clandestinely, exploit our liberal values to oppose our aims, sometimes with the deadliest of means?

The World of Intermarriage: Stepping Out of the 'Jewish Bubble'

Gemma Goodman | Posted 17.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gemma Goodman

Making this decision to move away from my Jewish roots has not been easy. The push and pull of the pressure of belonging to such an insular community and losing my faith in God has led me to experience a crisis of identity of sorts.

On Bigots, Same-Sex Marriage and Human Rights

Manuel Barcia | Posted 15.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Manuel Barcia

What I cannot understand is why this same-sex marriage issue arouses conservative religious leaders and people who share their Palaeolithic ideas so much.

We Need to Talk More About Religion

Dr Matthew Francis | Posted 14.01.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Dr Matthew Francis

I have sat with Muslims who drink alcohol, those who won't be in the same room as alcohol, and those who don't mind having a chat whilst I drink alcohol. But I asked, knowing that there are restrictions to do with alcohol within Islam, and I respected the answer.

Why Religion Works For Us

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 12.11.2012 | UK

A survey published this week found more young people turning away from religion, believing that the definition of being "moral" meant looking after yo...

Reforming Section 5

Andrew Copson | Posted 02.09.2012 | UK Politics
Andrew Copson

To uphold freedom of speech for everyone, atheist and religious, Section 5 must be reformed now.

We're Not Just Talking About Islam

Sharon Memis | Posted 31.08.2012 | UK
Sharon Memis

It's important to recognise the diverse backgrounds that constitute our national cultures in contemporary society. As Mark Hammond of the Equality and Human Rights Commission writes, "It is indisputable that Britain has benefited for centuries from its own Muslim heritage. There is much more to be gained from the sharing of culture and art, humour and humility."

Hitchens, Jesus and Freedom: A Jailed Atheist and the Struggle Against Religious Intolerance in Indonesia

Benedict Rogers | Posted 25.07.2012 | UK
Benedict Rogers

If Christians, Ahmadis, atheists and Muslims who believe in religious freedom, mutual respect and pluralism stand up for each other, we can defeat the preachers of hate.

Catholic Church Must Change Stance on Same-Sex Marriage

Manuel Barcia | Posted 22.05.2012 | UK Politics
Manuel Barcia

This bill is not about the Catholic Church or about the Catholic faithful, but about a human right for a considerable number of fellow human beings that has been neglected for far too long.

The Giant Blind Spot of Human Rights NGOs

Ziya Meral | Posted 02.12.2011 | UK
Ziya Meral

Last week, a frantic panic dominated a handful of small advocacy groups about an Iranian Christian Pastor who has been facing death penalty for simply...

Sean Duffy, Tolerance and Free Speech

Jonty Langley | Posted 21.11.2011 | UK Politics
Jonty Langley

I am a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, salvation-emphasising Christian, and I support freedom of speech. That may seem odd if you follow depictions of Christians of my particular tribe in the media.

Political and Social Inaction: The Dangers of Doing Nothing

April Salchert | Posted 17.10.2011 | UK Politics
April Salchert

Over the last few months, some surprising and high-profile events have taken place in the world, economically and politically. And, well, some surpris...