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The Number Six
The number six, and its significance in Buddhism
Science: Time as Illusion?
Anglican priest Angela Tilby compares the scientific and spiritual understanding of time
Science: Mathematics, Physics and Faith
Anglican priest Angela Tilby discusses mathematics, physicists and faith
Science: A Path to Religion?
Could science provide a surer path to God than religion?
Afloat in a Postmodern World
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, with questions about power, ethics, and consensus
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, the importance of texts, and questions of truth
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, with questions of reality and fixed absolutes
Meaning of Religion
The meaning of religion to the individual and the importance of personal experience
Paul's Letter to the Galatians
Methodist minister Pauline Webb on Paul the Apostle's advice about how to live together
Buddhism
How Buddhism is taught, understood, and experienced
Coping With Suffering
How compassion can help cope people with violence
Revised Christian Calendar
The continuing rejection by some Christians of the Gregorian calendar
Orthodox Christmas Day
Father Sergei Hackel on the significance of Christmas celebrations for Orthodox Christians
Ramadan
The ninth month of the lunar calendar's special place in the religious memory of Muslims
The Night of Power - Islam
The story of the Prophet Muhammad and his retreat at a cave in the Mount of Hira
The Night Journey - Islam
The mission of the Prophet Muhammad, 10 years after it had begun
Makar Sankranti - Hindu
The mid-winter (14 January) festival of India and Nepal
Maha Shivaratri - Hindu
Thoughts on the Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the god Shiva
Mid-Sha'ban - Islam
Thoughts on Mid-Sha'ban, the 15th day of the month of Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar
Hindu Festivals
The many Hindu festivals that seek to celebrate and reveal the glories of nature and God
Chinese New Year
The build up to the Chinese New Year, including firecrackers and the cleaning of houses
Candlemas
The Christian festival when candles are blessed to make them a symbol of faith
Ash Wednesday - Fasting
Sister Lavinia Byrne suggests that "fasting links Christians to their Lord"
Jesus and his Disciples
Vinay Samuel speaks about the relationship between Jesus and his disciples
Shrove Tuesday
Thoughts on Shrove Tuesday - shrove meaning to hear or make confession
What is Religion?
Vinay Samuel speaks about religion, personal experience and self worth
Chinese Lantern Festival
The history, meaning, and cultural importance of the Chinese Lantern Festival
Parinirvana Day
The history and meaning of the Buddhists holy day Parinirvana
Injustice and Islam
Charles le Gai describes how his faith in the Koran informs the way deals with injustice
Michael Lapsley
Chaplain Michael Lapsley on the need for forgiveness in South Africa
Striking a Balance in Islam
How striking a balance in Islam requires patience and detachment