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Painting icons, Bloody Sunday, and religion in the Metaverse

William Crawley explores the ethical and religious issues of the week.

As tensions rise in Ukraine we explore the religious context and find out how far the split in the Orthodox church in Ukraine reflects the current political crisis.

We hear about a plan to change how the Archbishop of Canterbury is selected and we take you to visit an exhibition of icon artists. How does an artist create a piece of work that's both an image and a prayer?

The social media and tech companies have plans for us all to work and socialise in a virtual reality world and it's been given a name, the metaverse. So what is the metaverse and what practical applications does it have for religion?

On the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday we bring together two bishops who have played an important role in peacemaking in the city. We reflect on how the event was pivotal for both communities and on the efforts to rebuilt trust.

Producer: Louise Clarke-Rowbotham
Producer: Jill Collins
Editor: Helen Grady

Image copyright Dr Irina Bradley

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44 minutes

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  • Sun 30 Jan 2022 07:10

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The Covid-19 rainbows painted by children today are part of a rich and ancient symbolism.

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