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Sunday hears the latest from China, on the region devastated by flooding, the attempts to get aid to remote areas and the religious landscape of this region, which features in Hindu scripture and is dotted with sacred lakes and sites of pilgrimage US theology scholar L. Patrick Burrows on Dolly Parton and the influence her theme park, Dollywood had on him as a young gay Christian. A Â鶹Éç investigation reveals religious hate crime is rising faster than any other recognised form of hate crime in England and Wales -The rate of anti-Semitic hate crime rose by almost three fifths, while anti-Muslim hate crime increased by over a quarter. Against the backdrop of hundreds of church closures in Scotland, we have some good news. Brechin Cathedral, a 800 year old building has been taken over by the community after closing down 5 years ago. As the Â鶹Éç Proms gets ready to celebrate the 90th birthday of composer Steve Reich, we talk to him about the inspiration he draws from his Jewish heritage Presenter: Emily Buchanan Producers: Catherine Murray & Rebecca Kelly Studio Managers: Scott Henderson & Sharon Hughes Editor: Tim Pemberton