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Beyond Belief Episodes

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    Sanctuary

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of sanctuary in the modern world.

  2. Islam & Music

    Ernie Rea and guests debate whether Islam allows followers to play and listen to music.

  3. Women in leadership

    Ernie Rea and a panel of guests discuss the role and place of women as religious leaders.

  4. The Sacredness of Hair

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the sacredness of hair.

  5. 22/03/2010

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of Islam in Europe.

  6. 15/03/2010

    Ernie Rea asks if the use of apocalyptic language is helpful in the climate change debate.

  7. 08/03/2010

    Ernie Rea examines how Biblical attitudes to childlessness persist in society today.

  8. 01/03/2010

    On St David's Day, Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether patron saints are still important.

  9. 22/02/2010

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the relationship between religion and the law.

  10. Monogamy

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether or not monogamy is the ideal for human relationships.

  11. History of the World Special

    Ernie Rea discusses the meaning of the flood tablet relating part of the Epic of Gilgamesh

  12. 01/02/2010

    Ernie Rea and guests examine the rise of new monastic communities.

  13. 25/01/2010

    Ernie Rea discusses whether self-inflicted pain is a valid or offensive form of discipline

  14. 18/01/2010

    Ernie Rea and guests ask why Jihadi networks are taking hold in Yemen.

  15. 11/01/2010

    Ernie Rea discusses forms of spiritual healing and the belief systems which underpin them.

  16. Aid

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of faith in international aid and development.

  17. 28/12/2009

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the popularity of angels in contemporary culture.

  18. 24/08/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether or not the days of mass evangelism are over.

  19. God and Neuroscience

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss what cognitive neuroscience is revealing about belief in God.

  20. Water

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious symbolism and rituals associated with water.

  21. 03/08/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests examine the history and theology which underpin the Islamic republic.

  22. Witchcraft

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the beliefs underpinning witchcraft.

  23. 20/07/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests discusses whether the internet is a gift to humanity or a threat.

  24. 13/07/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether adopting poverty could have advantages.

  25. The Orange Order

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theological roots of the Orange Order.

  26. 29/06/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether Britain is now a post-secular society.

  27. 22/06/2009

    Marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin.

  28. 15/06/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theological issues raised by Alzheimer's disease.

  29. 08/06/2009

    Ernie Rea and guests debate traditional African beliefs.

  30. 01/06/2009

    Ernie Rea discusses whether Just War Theory is rendered null and void by modern warfare.

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