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Last broadcast on Sun, 19 Sep 2010, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Mark Tully wonders why so many people now talk about The Universe where they would once have spoken about God.
Why is The Universe a more helpful and meaningful concept for some than 'God', when they are seeking guidance, confirmation and blessing.
Where has the expression come from, and what does it actually mean?
Producer: Eley McAinsh
A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.
Music
Music 1: “A Hymn to the Mother of God - What God Is We Do Not Know” by John Tavener. From “The John Tavener Collection”, published by Decca.
Music 2: “Hail, Universal Lord” by George Dyson. Performed by The Choir of St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge, from “George Dyson: Church and Organ Music”. Published by Unicorn Kanchana.
Music 3: “Indifferent Universe” by Terrene. From “Indifferent Universe” published by Wax Orchard.
Music 4: “Across the Universe” by The Beatles. From “Past Masters – Volume Two”. Published by Apple/Parlophone.
Music 5: “Me and the Universe.” From the album “New Age Meditation” Publisher unknown.
Music 6: “Benedictus” by Karl Jenkins. From “Jenkins: The Armed Man – A Mass For Peace.” Published by Virgin.
Readings
Reading 1: Extract from “From the Bottom of the Pond: The Forgotten Art of Experiencing God in the Depths of the Present Moment” by Simon Small. Published by O Books.
Reading 2: “The Cage” by Martin Armstrong. From the “Awakening Consciousness – selected lectures by Sir George Trevelyan.” Published by the Godstow Press.
Reading 3: “We Astronomers” by Rebecca Elson. From “A Responsibility to Awe.” Published by Oxford University Press.
Reading 4: “The Shaking World” by Elizabeth Jennings. From “Selected Poems” published by Carcanet Press.
Broadcasts
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Sun 19 Sep 201006:05
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Sun 19 Sep 201023:30
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