The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… The Gods
From theology to quantum theory, we look at the many ways science and religion sit side-by-side, with guests including Brian Blessed and Billy Bragg.
Robin Ince and Brian Cox tackle the thorny debate over whether science and religion can co-exist. But forget the tension between the church and the researchers – Eric Idle wants an answer to the important question of whether God is in gluten free communion bread? Katy Brand launches the inaugural theologian’s corner with a pair of Reverends, who explain that comedians and the clergy have a lot in common, including a tendency to like the sound of their own voices. As we learn more about how our universe works, will there even be a need for religious belief? Since some research suggests fundamentalists and zealots tend to be less intelligent, perhaps there’s a case to be made for some healthy scepticism.
New episodes will be released on Wednesdays. If you’re in the UK, listen to the full series on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyF
Producer: Marijke Peters
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
Episodes featured:
Series 1: Science and Religion
Series 4: Is There Room for Mysticism in a Rational World?
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Series 21: Quantum Worlds
Series 10: Irrationality
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