National Secular Society: Separating religion and state for a ...
See all campaigns. Scrap the bishops’ bench. End the archaic, unfair and undemocratic bishops’ bench in the House of Lords. 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 - secularism.org.uk
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 ...
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 ...
Freedom of religion or belief | National Secular Society
We defend freedom of religion, and freedom from religion. 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 Human Rights Act 1998. Protecting everyone's freedom to hold and express religious or non-religious ...
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What is Secularism?
What is Secularism? Secularism is a principle that involves two basic propositions. The first is the strict separation of the state from religious institutions.
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Our Secular Charter | National Secular Society
The National Secular Society works for the separation of religion and state and equal respect for everyone's human rights so that no one is either advantaged or disadvantaged on account of their beliefs. We campaign for a secular democracy, where: There is no established state religion. Everyone is equal before the law, regardless of religion ...
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.