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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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    Religious History of Iraq

    Mon 8 Sep 2014

    Ernie Rea discuss the conflict in Iraq in the context of the country's religious history.

  • Holy Spirit

    Mon 1 Sep 2014

    Ernie Rea explores what is understood by the 'Holy Spirit' across different faiths.

  • Charity

    Mon 25 Aug 2014

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of faith-based charities.

  • Seven Deadly Sins

    Mon 18 Aug 2014

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the seven deadly sins.

  • Shakespeare and Religion

    Mon 30 Jun 2014

    Was Shakespeare a closet Catholic? Ernie Rea and guests discuss Shakespeare's religion.

  • Christianity and Gender Identity

    Mon 23 Jun 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss Christian perspectives on gender identity.

  • Islam and education

    Mon 16 Jun 2014

    What is the purpose of an Islamic education? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.

  • Apostasy

    Mon 9 Jun 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the meaning of apostasy within Islam.

  • Last Rites

    Mon 2 Jun 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss Last Rites in some of the world's major faiths.

  • Mindfulness

    Mon 26 May 2014

    Can the religious practice of mindfulness translate to a secular context?

  • 19/05/2014

    Mon 19 May 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the heady mix of football and religion in Brazil.

  • Indian Elections

    Mon 31 Mar 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role Hindu Nationalism is playing in India's elections.

  • The Environment

    Mon 24 Mar 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss Christian attitudes to the environment.

  • Stonehenge

    Mon 17 Mar 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual importance of Stonehenge.

  • 10/03/2014

    Mon 10 Mar 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious significance of the wilderness.

  • Pope Francis

    Mon 3 Mar 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss Pope Francis' first year in the Vatican.

  • Are Institutions in Decline?

    Mon 24 Feb 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of religious institutions in Britain.

  • Religion in Russia

    Mon 17 Feb 2014

    William Crawley and guests discuss the role of religion in Putin's Russia.

  • Yoga

    Mon 10 Feb 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual roots of yoga.

  • The Ahmadi Community

    Mon 3 Feb 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of the Ahmadi community within Islam.

  • Christianity and the Law

    Mon 27 Jan 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between Christianity and the law.

  • Eve

    Mon 20 Jan 2014

    Ernie Rea and guests talk about the enduring place of the Biblical Eve in Western culture.

  • Archaeology and Religion

    Mon 13 Jan 2014

    Discussion on the impact of archaeological discoveries on religious belief.

  • JRR Tolkien

    Mon 30 Sep 2013

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theology of JRR Tolkien.

  • Why Religions Change

    Mon 23 Sep 2013

    Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about why religions change.

  • Sunni and Shia in Islam

    Mon 16 Sep 2013

    Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.

  • Near-Death Experiences

    Mon 9 Sep 2013

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss near-death experiences. Is there a rational explanation?

  • Comedy and Religion

    Mon 2 Sep 2013

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the complex relationship between comedy and religion.

  • Martin Luther King

    Mon 26 Aug 2013

    Ernie Rea discusses the faith and philosophy of Martin Luther King.

  • Buddhism and Violence

    Mon 19 Aug 2013

    Ernie Rea and his guests debate whether violence is permitted within Buddhism.

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