Shamans and Sacraments: the meaning of rituals
A shaman undergoing a ritual burial and a Catholic attending mass seem poles apart – yet both rituals answer similar needs
The Word: Nicky Gumbel
Surprising insights into the life of the Alpha course leader – through Bible readings by David Suchet.
The case for (and against) Peace Journalism…..
The case for Peace Journalism – and why it doesn’t have to be only for the credulous…
The Spirit of Things Unseen: launch discussion
A disappointment for Richard Dawkins? New research reveals strong undercurrent of spiritual belief in Britain
The Spirit of Things Unseen: research report
Belief in post-religious Britain: more than half of us believe spiritual forces have influence on earth.
Death: In Search of the Soul
Where science meets Hindu and Christian beliefs: can Near Death Experiences shed any light on whether we have a soul?
Jesus the Jew
Meet the Jewish New Testament scholar who’s fascinated with Jesus – yet has never felt tempted to embrace Christianity
Death: Reports from the Final Frontier
What’s in those intriguing reports about the dying seeing long-dead relatives – and how do they sit with Christian beliefs?
A Self-Centred Church?
Endless debates in the Church of England over gender and sexuality are putting people off. Time to call a truce?
Missing
Can a father’s faith survive the torment of not knowing whether his missing teenage son is alive or dead?