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How does religious education differ by national context? Our latest blog post from Sofia Nikitaki examines this question: "Nonreligious Recollections of Religious Education in Flanders, Greece, and Norway" thensrn.org/category/nsrn-…

Have you ever heard of the term 'athée fidèle,' or faithful atheist? New blog article by Ehsan Sheikholharam on 'Atheist Spirituality: Reflections on André Compte-Sponville’s L’Esprit de l’athéisme' Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/11/19/ath…

How does Christianity’s support of larger societal systems of inequality in the US contribute to disaffiliation and deconversion? New blog article by Tess Starman on the 'Process of Christian Exiting and Formation as a Religious None.' thensrn.org/2024/10/29/chr…

If someone believes in a soul, wouldn’t it make sense for them to also believe in a life after death? Not necessarily! Dani Gaudette (The University of Tampa) writes about the 'soul in the secular world' in our latest blog article. Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/09/30/the…

Join us for our next virtual event titled "The State and Future of the #Sociology of #Religion in #Canada" with Lori Beaman, @LegaultLeclair, Sam Reimer and @joelthiessen. Wednesday the 30th of October 2024 @ 3pm EDT. Register for free at: uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd…

Why is anthropology a latecomer to the study of nonreligion? @MaschaSchulz answers this question and discusses her research on nonreligion in Bangladesh in a new episode of 'Talk On' by @MaxAnthropology. Find the podcast interview and a summary here: thensrn.org/2024/09/10/pod…

Upcoming free hybrid event at the Institute for Religion, Culture and Societal Futures (IRCSF) on Oct. 2nd @ 3pm EDT, featuring @swilk033, Galen Watts & @drmacgregor. Register here to attend in person or online: uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2u…

NSRN Past President @swilk033 presenting @NonreligionCF survey data on distinct nonreligious views on the environment at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Association of Religion @ASReligion Presenting on nonreligion or secularity at the #ASR24 conference? Let us know!

📢 New blog post by Agata Rejowska on Humanist marriage ceremonies in Poland. Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/06/19/bey…

📢New blog article by David Speed (@Professor_Speed) on (non)religion, prosociality and 'The Volunteerism of Canadian Atheists.' Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/05/22/rel…

Couldn't make it to the 2024 NSRN annual virtual lecture? Read all about it here: thensrn.org/2024/05/17/eve…

The NSRN 2024 annual virtual lecture will take place TOMORROW (Wednesday, May 8th). Don't forget to register! Register to attend for free here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

⏰REMINDER to register for the NSRN 2024 annual virtual lecture titled, "The Re-Disenchantment of the World: Thinking, Feeling, and Secularity" with Donovan Schaefer @upennrels The webinar will take place on May 8th. All are welcome! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

New blog article alert!✍️Chris Miller writes about his research on Death Cafés and afterlife imaginaries. What is a 'nonreligious afterlife'? Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/04/16/non…

📢We are pleased to announce that the 2024 NSRN Annual Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Donovan Schaefer. It will take place virtually by Zoom on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. See the poster below for all the details and register to attend for free here: forms.gle/7ovFK9xHuSkcWM…

✍️New blog post by Petra Klug on anti-atheism in the United States. Read it here: thensrn.org/2024/03/25/ant…

Meet the Authors - In this @NonreligionCF webinar, David Speed and @PennyEMN will discuss their recent article, “Eternally Damned, Yet Socially Conscious? The Volunteerism of Canadian Atheists” (@SORJournal) ➡️ February 13, 2024, 12 PM ET #more-4416" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nonreligionproject.ca/event/meet-the…

We expect this position will particularly appeal to an early career researcher looking to gain editorial experience. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 16th January 2024. To learn more and apply, visit: #call-for-a-managing-editor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">secularismandnonreligion.org/announcements#…

As the Managing Editor, you will be responsible for monitoring all emails, checking incoming submissions and assigning them to the Editors, and generally keeping an eye on the papers in progress.

📢Call for a Managing Editor! The journal Secularism and Nonreligion is looking for a Managing Editor to assist the Co-Editors in handling submissions. No specific experience is necessary! Read more about the position below👇