With religion increasingly polarised, is there any benefit in not knowing if there's a higher power? One man - an ex-vicar - explains why agnosticism is his creed.

The Bishop of Hereford's job falls vacant today while tomorrow new laws come into force banning religious discrimination in the workplace. So could I, an agnostic, be a contender?

Alan Bookbinder is appointed the BBC's new Head of Religion and Ethics, the first non-Christian to take the role.

The Church of England is to offer "baby blessing" ceremonies to atheist or agnostic parents, following a decision by the General Synod.