JD Vance Munich speech; Museum of the Bible scandal; historic interfaith peace accord
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Jewish and Muslim leaders have signed an historic agreement which they hope will transform community relations in the UK. But does the Reconciliation Accord go far enough?
Ludovic Mohamed Zahed is an Islamic scholar and cleric who is challenging conventional understandings of his faith and has written a new book about his journey as a gay imam.
The acclaimed Manchester Rock Band Doves have reunited with their new album Constellations For The Lonely, which is due to be released in February 2025 - with the latest single taking some saintly inspiration. Saint Teresa draws on lead singer Jimi Goodwin's Irish catholic heritage and connection with Teresa's story.
The Church of England's General Synod opened last Monday to headlines reporting that the church would be banning gluten-free communion wafers and non-alcoholic wine. But another question remains: why is actual alcohol and wheat required by some churches in the bread and wine of communion while not being important for others?
PRESENTER: William Crawley
PRODUCERS: Katy Davis and Linda Walker
EDITOR: TIM PEMBERTON
STUDIO MANAGERS: Simon Highfield and Jonathan Esp
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