“The government has obviously failed to guarantee basic freedom for the people, which is the freedom from fear.”… Read the rest

Hundreds of members of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council attacked the LKiS publishing office in Yogyakarta where she was speaking about her book on Wednesday night.… Read the rest

In the decades since independence, these laws have been regularly used to hound intellectuals and artists who questioned religious beliefs.… Read the rest

Many of the rabbis consider sexual abuse accusations to be the business of rabbinical authorities, who often do not report their conclusions to the police.… Read the rest

Simon Singh, Dara O Briain, Ben Goldacre, David Allen Green, many  more.… Read the rest

The bill will open the way to ending libel tourism and protecting free expression for journalists, writers, bloggers and scientists around the world.… Read the rest

Druidry as part of Religious Education in Cornwall? Whatever next?… Read the rest

In the Arab Gulf, the treatment of migrant labour – male as well as female – has long been a scandal.… Read the rest

It may be almost impossible to avoiding causing offense while challenging the religious status quo.… Read the rest

Women’s rights activists in Bangladesh point out that the brutal attack on Ms Akther is part of a growing trend of violence against educated women.… Read the rest

All-Ireland primate Sean Brady had the names and addresses of five children who were abused by Smyth; police and parents were never informed.… Read the rest

The Military Atheists and Secular Humanists filed an “intent to picket” from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday; other groups are joining them.… Read the rest

A CNN special report titled “Slavery’s last stronghold” reveals that an estimated 10% to 20% of the population lives in slavery.… Read the rest

He was arrested after members of his organization burnt a religious book that, in their view, is in favor of slavery practices.… Read the rest

After some youths demonstrated outside the Presidency, demanding the arrest and detention of Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid over alleged contempt for their beliefs.… Read the rest

The Bombay High Court judges said arranged couples should get to know each other before marrying.… Read the rest

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said the Vatican must “move out of denial mode.”… Read the rest

Under the amended bill, any Muslim found guilty of insulting God or Mo or his wives will be punished by death. Non-Muslims get a mere 10 years in prison.… Read the rest

And all hell breaks loose.… Read the rest

Some tweets: Louise Mensch really is an absolutely Rancid cunt isn’t she? Louise Mensch Political Whore!! We asked some crusties if they’d have sex with Louise Mensch… Read the rest