
A unique reflection from a faith perspective on topical issues and news events. Speakers from across the world's major faiths offer a spiritual insight rooted in the theology of their own tradition. http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/thought
Thu, 23 May 13
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There are many unanswered questions about yesterday’s barbaric attack in South London.
Wed, 22 May 13
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I rarely if ever watch television, so it was an odd experience on Monday to be glued to a screen for over four hours.
Tue, 21 May 13
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The Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Mon, 20 May 13
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Rev Dr Giles Fraser
Mon, 20 May 13
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In every parish in which I have served I have always enjoyed working closely with head teachers and teachers in the local schools.
Fri, 17 May 13
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Europe has been in the news all week, again.
Thu, 16 May 13
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In spite of the wintry weather the wedding season is upon us.
Wed, 15 May 13
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Professor Mona Siddiqui
Tue, 14 May 13
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Tonight we begin Shavuot, the Jewish festival in which we recall the revelation at Mount Sinai in the days of Moses, thirty three centuries ago, when our ancestors made a covenant with God.
Mon, 13 May 13
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Rev Dr Giles Fraser
Mon, 13 May 13
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This afternoon's FA Cup Final is not, of course, the main football prospect of the weekend.
Fri, 10 May 13
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Akhandadhi Das
Thu, 9 May 13
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Television loves competition. A new series of The Apprentice started this week just as the last series of Masterchef ended.
Thu, 9 May 13
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Although we don’t yet know all the details of the Queen’s Speech at today’s State Opening of Parliament, the rest of the ceremony will be very familiar.
Tue, 7 May 13
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In many ways, it’s nothing special. A rather battered nineteenth century Biedermeier couch, covered in cushions and a Persian carpet.
Tue, 7 May 13
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Above the great west door of Westminster Abbey there stands a row of statues. They are modern martyrs.
Tue, 7 May 13
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Rev Rob Marshall
Fri, 3 May 13
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Anne Atkins
Thu, 2 May 13
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Many local authorities already use GPS devices for those regarded as vulnerable or at risk.
Wed, 1 May 13
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Bishop Tom Butler
Tue, 30 Apr 13
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Lord Singh
Mon, 29 Apr 13
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We're told the economy is slowly healing from its recent troubles.
Mon, 29 Apr 13
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With the breakdown of talks between the Co-op and Lloyd’s a familiar name will be shortly be resurrected in high streets across the country.
Fri, 26 Apr 13
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Professor Mona Siddiqui
Thu, 25 Apr 13
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A four-year old girl has become the youngest patient to be treated for internet addiction.
Wed, 24 Apr 13
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There has been a bit of a spat over the last few days over a new government proposal for nurses to work for a year as health care assistants to teach them care and compassion.
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