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Humanist Theory
A humanist outlook on morality and the importance of listening
Corpus Christi
Celebrating the feast of the body and blood of Christ through prayer and procession
All Souls' Day
The day in western Christianity that commemorates the faithful departed
All Saints' Day
A reminder that even long forgotten saints God should be remembered
The Problem of Angels
Are angels a supernatural idea, or do we need to enhance our imaginations?
Human Rights for All?
Should be congratulating the United Nations on it's 50th anniversary?
Human Nature
Are humans beings doomed to lurch from conflict to conflict?
Stories of Transfiguration
How human beings are called to glory but are capable of wickedness
Unfinished Tasks
What would we leave unfinished if today were our last?
Artistry for God
How God uses artistic talent to encourage and inspire others
The Woman Accused of Adultery
The politics behind the meeting between Jesus and the woman accused of adultery
Missing the Miracle
How religious fervour can lead to spiritual blindness
The Power of Creation
The restorative spiritual power of unspoiled nature
Generosity for All
Why the virtues of generosity benefit us all
The Pursuit of Happiness
Has the pursuit of happiness become a religious quest?
Spiritual Invention
Are we God's invention, or did we invent God?
The Meaning of a Donkey
How kings and princes are depicted on horses but Jesus rode a donkey
Who's Best?
Why are people who claim to be godly often so prejudiced and self-centred?
Common Sense as an Act of Faith
Dr Paul Oestreicher on how faith in God is not a substitute for common sense
The Cloak of God's Word
How revelation unifies every sect and shade of belief in Islam
A Sense of Identity
Raficq Abdulla on the multifarious types of Muslims in the world - including himself
Five Pillars of Islam
The necessary ingredients that make up the identity of a good Muslim
Looking Outside
Raficq Abdulla argues for the return of curiosity and critique
Shiva and the Presence of God
The dance of Shiva sustains the whole universe
William Blake and the Presence of God
"To see a world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower"
Basava and the Presence of God
The devotional Hindu texts of the philosopher statesman Basava
Kannappa Nayanar and the Presence of God
The story and poetry of Kannappa Nayanar's extraordinary devotion to Lord Shiva
Francis Quarles and the Presence of God
The poetry of God's presence by 17th Century poet Francis Quarles
Mira Bai and the Presence of God
The story and poetry of Mira Bai and her devotion to the god Krishna
Mission Statements
Can Jesus' mission to 'preach good news to the poor' help people suffering today?
Jesus and the 'Dregs of Society'
Why did Jesus seek out people such as tax collectors and prostitutes?