Secular Europe Campaign

The Secular Europe Campaign ( http://secular-europe-campaign.org ) is an annual effort that sees many diverse groups united in demanding an end to religious privileges and asking that the European Institutions must remain secular.

Starting in 2008, this Campaign has a special focus on the Vatican, given the enormous political and economical power it holds, but aims at representing all the issues around secularism and human rights, including opposition to state-funded faith schools, rejection of religious tribunals and support to equal rights for LGBT citizens.

We promote:

* freedom of religion, freedom of conscience and freedom of speech
* women's equality and reproductive rights
* equal rights for LGBT people in all the European Union
* a secular Europe -- democratic, peaceful, open and just, immune to the clandestine influence of privileged religious (or other) organisations
* one law for all, no religious exemptions from the law
* state neutrality in matters of religion and belief

We oppose:

* the privileged status of the churches under Article 17 of the TFEU (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)
* the special status of the Vatican in the United Nations
* state-funded faith schools
* the economic privilege and political influence of the Vatican

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• secular europe campaign
• march
• rally
• london
• secularism
• british humanist association
• national secular society
• protest
• Vatican
• Religion
• Peter Atkins
• Andrew Copson
• Richard Dawkins
• Evan Harris
• Robin Ince
• Stephen Law
• Bernard Lynch
• P Z Myers
• PZ Myers
• Richard Norman
• Gerard Phillips
• Naomi Phillips
• Philip Pullman
• Terry Sanderson
• Peter Tatchell
• Polly Toynbee
• Marco Tranchino
• Anne Marie Waters
• David Yallop

[Yourjonnyonthespot]

I hope this won't be ignored by the media

[ZZzzzzzWhat]

secularism = freedom

theocracy = fascism

pure and simple.

[DoctorBlissphd]

While I personally agree with Dr. Dawkins opinions about religion, I think he's a polarizing individual. I wonder if his inclusion in promoting this march had a negative impact on participation.

[CorkHumanists]

One day a free Secular Europe, one country at a time, count Ireland in

[jht22222]

I must say, the background music is very much a case of 'shoot-yourself-in-the-footism­', hideous guitar solos stealing Richard Dawkins' opinion, no less. It actually made me want to bake my own face. Please get rid of it. I want the message, not audio-rape.

[fulfilled123]

Of course it will be ignored as we must not upset anyone who thinks religion isthe only way of life. I thought religion meant we should all live together in harmony, whatever belief was chosen by yourself..

[GLOKD]

couldn't agree more, this music is horrible.

[pcuimac]

I dislike loud background music while you bring forth an argument.

[01101100d]

Can't wait :)

[LsBaba]

I've watched most of the individual videos leading up to this one, and it strikes me that some variations in style might grab the viewer's attention, e.g. documentary. Also, the sound quality is a little harsh / echo'y e.g. Naomi Phillips, and makes the speakers appear strident / aggressive which isn't the attention, I'm sure :)