Debates exploring the place of religion and faith in today's complex world. Ernie Rea is joined by a multi-faith panel to discuss how religious traditions affect their values and perspectives. http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/belief
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Mon, 17 Jun 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of religion in politics, in the light of Margaret Thatcher's death. How did her faith shape her policies?
Mon, 10 Jun 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests debate how the role of celibacy differs cross-culturally among religious traditions, with some religions insisting on it and others almost prohibiting it.
Mon, 3 Jun 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests debate the legacy of Livingstone, 200 years after his death. How has mission changed across the world in the last two centuries?
Mon, 27 May 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of religion in the Coronation ceremony, as the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation approaches.
Mon, 20 May 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion. Does fire always have a sense of duality? Is it a transformer or a destroyer?
Mon, 13 May 13
Duration:
28 mins
At the start of a new series, Ernie Rea and guests debate the Jesuits, in the light of Pope Francis's recent election. How will the principles of the Order impact his papacy?
Mon, 25 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests debate the meaning of the term "Evangelical."
Mon, 18 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests discuss spiritual approaches to the treatment of alcohol addiction.
Mon, 11 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious principles behind Restorative Justice.
Mon, 4 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of animals in the religions of East and West.
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