Saints alive!
As a schoolboy, Laurie Taylor was enjoined to pray for a miracle. Unfortunately, his "success" was mired by discovering David Hume.
Faith & Religion
Book review: Ravenna
A striking history of the Italian city illuminates the relationship between Byzantium and western Europe.
Working nine to eternity
Many American Christians believe that work doesn't stop in Heaven. Why is it so hard for them to imagine a jobless afterlife?
Activism & Belief w/ Rosemary Hancock
How does religion relate to social movements in the modern world? We talk to sociologist Rosie Hancock about the complex intersection between faith and activism.
In Kenya, the pandemic has shown that church leaders are out of control
Since Covid-19 hit Kenya, one of the most populous countries in Africa, faith leaders have been flaunting the rules.
Is the Anglican Church shifting position on homosexuality?
In an unusual move, the Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned a senior Nigerian archbishop for homophobic comments. But Justin Welby's position on gay Christians and same-sex marriage remains unclear.
Mother and baby homes: when sorry isn’t enough
Church leaders in Ireland have become highly skilled at apologising for the past abuses of their institutions, but meaningful redress must be provided to survivors of the horrific system of…
Burning bones
Greece has run out of burial space, but the Orthodox Church won’t allow cremation. Is its motive purely spiritual?
From the hijab to freedom
A new documentary "Women Leaving Islam", by the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain, tells the story of six women escaping the violence of Islam's modesty culture.
The face we give the devil is a mirror of our times
For centuries, Satan was a terrifying figure. The hit TV show "Lucifer" shows how far we’ve come.