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  1. God Present in Absence?

    Melissa Raphael considers the idea of God's absence for many Jews in the Holocaust.

  2. A Godless Society?

    Frank Field reflects on a society that chooses to root its moral behaviour apart from God.

  3. The Eyes of God

    Professor George Pattison reflects on the benefits of God's absence.

  4. Does God Make Mistakes?

    Sister Frances Dominica reflects on her experiences alongside children and their families.

  5. Crave for Less

    Richard Holloway searches for the reality of God's presence in absence.

  6. In No God's Land

    Martin Bell reflects on his experience in war zones.

  7. Tom Wright

    Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham, muses on the interval between Jesus's death and resurrection

  8. Ann Widdecombe

    Ann Widdecombe MP meditates on the psychological agony of Jesus on the cross.

  9. Clive Stafford Smith

    Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith has represented prisoners on Death Row.

  10. Mary Loudon

    Writer Mary Loudon challenges society's attitudes to mental illness.

  11. Terry Eagleton

    Prof Terry Eagleton argues that self鈥揻ulfilment lies at the heart of the Gospel message.

  12. Jude Kelly

    Southbank director Jude Kelly suggests 40 days in the wilderness for the rich and powerful

  13. Jeffrey John

    Jeffrey John challenges the idea that suffering is God's punishment for sin.

  14. Douglas Hurd

    Douglas Hurd puts himself in the shoes of Pilate.

  15. Shami Chakrabarti

    Shami Chakrabarti compares the trial of Jesus and the treatment of suspects.

  16. Cherie Booth QC

    Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.

  17. Chas Bayfield

    Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.

  18. Armando Iannuci

    The writer and comedian discusses the devil and temptation.

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