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Philanthropy
Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether faith inspires philanthropy.
The three wise-men
Ernie Rea asks who were the Magi or Wise-men who visited the infant Jesus.
Translating sacred texts
Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether we should translate Holy books.
Suicide
Ernie Rea and guests discuss how suicide is understood by different faith communities.
Egypt
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the history of Christians and Muslims in Egypt.
Ayodhya
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the dispute between Hindus and Muslims over Ayodhya.
Celebrity Culture
Guests discuss if the values of celebrity culture are at odds with religious values.
Sunni and Shia Islam
Ernie Rea and guests discuss different ways of understanding the world around us.
Faith Schools
Nuns
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role and place of nuns in religious communities.
Men and Spirituality
Ernie Rea and guests discuss male spirituality and ask why so few men go to church.
Immortality
Ernie Rea and guests discuss ways in which individuals have sought immortality.
11/07/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Christian understanding of Hell.
18/07/2011
Discussion on the impact of the events of the "Arab Spring" on Christians in the region.
25/07/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss Religion and the Big Society.
01/08/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion and the generation gap.
08/08/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the principle of Sabbath rest.
15/08/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the effects of globalisation on religion.
22/08/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss sectarianism in Scotland.
29/08/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the development of Buddhism in the West.
05/09/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the vexed question of Jewish identity.
12/09/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss Christian and Muslim understandings of God, humans and evil.
19/09/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the practice of exorcism.
26/09/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role and future of Britain's black churches.
03/10/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of Catholicism in the Irish Republic.
Islam and the Veil
Ernie Rea and his guests get to the heart of what the Qur'an actually says about the veil.
Mystical Experiences
Ernie Rea discusses the impact of religious belief and practice on today's society.
Protestant Work Ethic
Same Sex Marriage
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss same sex marriage.
Pilgrimage
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss pilgrimage and ask why it is growing in popularity.
Republican Nomination
What role does religion play in the race for the Republican nomination in the US?