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Religion & Spirituality

Beyond Belief

BBC Radio 4

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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  • 362 episodes
  • Updated May 26

Episodes362

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  • Sep 16, 2013 · 27 min

    Sunni and Shia in Islam

    Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.

  • Sep 9, 2013 · 27 min

    Near-Death Experiences

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss near-death experiences. Is there a rational explanation?

  • Sep 2, 2013 · 27 min

    Comedy and Religion

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the complex relationship between comedy and religion.

  • Aug 26, 2013 · 27 min

    Martin Luther King

    Ernie Rea discusses the faith and philosophy of Martin Luther King.

  • Aug 19, 2013 · 27 min

    Buddhism and Violence

    Ernie Rea and his guests debate whether violence is permitted within Buddhism.

  • Aug 12, 2013 · 27 min

    Organ Donation

    Ernie Rea discusses the complex religious and ethical arguments around organ donation.

  • Aug 5, 2013 · 27 min

    Faith and Doubt

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of doubt in religion - is it positive or negative?

  • Jun 10, 2013 · 27 min

    Celibacy

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of celibacy across different religious traditions.

  • Jun 3, 2013 · 27 min

    Livingstone's Legacy

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the legacy of David Livingstone, 200 years after his death.

  • May 27, 2013 · 27 min

    Religion & the Coronation

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of religion in the coronation ceremony.

  • May 20, 2013 · 27 min

    Fire in Religion

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion.

  • May 13, 2013 · 27 min

    The Jesuits

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the Jesuits in the light of Pope Francis's recent election.

  • Mar 25, 2013 · 27 min

    Evangelical

    Ernie Rea and guests debate the meaning of the term evangelical.

  • Mar 18, 2013 · 27 min

    Religion and Addiction

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss spiritual approaches to the treatment of alcohol addiction.

  • Mar 11, 2013 · 27 min

    Restorative Justice

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious principles behind restorative justice.

  • Mar 4, 2013 · 27 min

    Animals

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of animals in the religions of East and West.

  • Feb 25, 2013 · 27 min

    Islam and Homosexuality

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether homosexuality is compatible with Islam.

  • Feb 18, 2013 · 27 min

    Rastafari

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the beliefs and practices of Rastafari.

  • Feb 11, 2013 · 27 min

    Inquisition

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Inquisition and its legacy from different perspectives.