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Beyond Belief Episodes

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    The three wise-men

    Ernie Rea asks who were the Magi or Wise-men who visited the infant Jesus.

  2. Philanthropy

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether faith inspires philanthropy.

  3. The Supernatural

    In the first of a new series, Ernie Rea and guests discuss the supernatural.

  4. Islam in America

    Ernie Rea and his guests explore the history and place of Islam in America.

  5. Religion in prison

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the statutory provision of religion in prison.

  6. The Charedi (ultra orthodox) Jewish communities

    Ernie Rea and guests explore the beliefs and lifestyles of the Jewish Charedi communities.

  7. Cardinal Newman

    The life, beliefs and legacy of Cardinal Newman, being beatified during the Papal visit.

  8. The roots of English Catholicism

    Ahead of the Pope's visit, Ernie Rea asks what is distinctive about English Catholicism.

  9. The origins of the universe

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the origins of the universe.

  10. Faith and disability

    Ernie Rea and guests explore how disability is explained by different faith communities.

  11. A secular meaning to life

    Ernie Rea discusses the basis of morality and meaning of life without reference to God.

  12. Abstinence

    Ernie Rea and his guests explore abstinence for religious and non-religious purposes.

  13. Sanctuary

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

  14. Islam & Music

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

  15. Women in leadership

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

  16. The Sacredness of Hair

    Ernie Rea and guests discuss the sacredness of hair.

  17. 22/03/2010

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

  18. 15/03/2010

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

  19. 08/03/2010

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

  20. 01/03/2010

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

  21. 22/02/2010

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

  22. Monogamy

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

  23. History of the World Special

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

  24. 01/02/2010

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

  25. 25/01/2010

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

  26. 18/01/2010

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

  27. 11/01/2010

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

  28. Aid

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

  29. 28/12/2009

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

  30. 24/08/2009

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

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