All Christian living articles – Page 30
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The Gay Marriage Debate - Tatchell vs Williams Unbelievable?
Peter Tatchell is a lifelong gay rights campaigner who has staged controversial protests campaigning for equal rights. He believes that the proposed legislation to introduce same-sex marriage in the UK is long overdue. Peter D Williams of Catholic Voices believes that putting gay marriage on an equal footing with heterosexual marriage is a dangerous and unnecessary step.
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Miracles today: do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis - Unbelievable?
Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2012 http://www.premier.org.uk/reasons This week on the show: We continue to look at miracles with Dr Craig Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary, author of the book “Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts”
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The Common English Bible - Do We Need Another Translation? Unbelievable?
The Common English Bible is a recently released new translation of Scripture. An interdenominational team of Bible scholars worked on the project, with thousands of people involved in test readings. The aim was to produce an accurate, but jargon-free Bible, aimed at today’s English reader. Joel B Green, Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary headed the team of NT translators. He discusses some of the unusual choices of phraseology and interpretation with NIV Bible scholar David Instone-Brewer of Tyndale House, Cambridge.
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Should atheists be more religious? Alain de Botton & James Orr - Unbelievable?
Atheism 2.0 is the logical next step for non-believers according to cultural philosopher Alain de Botton. He outlines why atheists should borrow from the art, architecture, community, and contemplative traditions of religion without the supernatural beliefs. The book “Religion for atheists” drew criticism from Richard Dawkins and others after De Botton apparently suggested that there should be “temples for atheism”.
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Angels: Do they exist? Christian & atheist discuss - Unbelievable?
Angels have been reported for thousands of years across different cultures. What is the evidence of their existence? Three guests examine Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitation. Peter S Williams is a Christian Philosopher and author of the book “The Case for Angels”. He say that there is philosophical, biblical and experiential evidence for the existence of angels. Lee Warren is a magician by trade.
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The Mark Driscoll interview - special podcast
Justin Brierley interviews Grace & Mark Driscoll on their book Real Marriage and on Mark’s ministry as pastor of Mars Hill Church Seattle.
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Unbelievable? - Dialogue with an ex-Christian
Rebekah Bennetch lives in Saskatoon, Canada. She grew up in a Christian family. Her dad is a pastor, and other family members are involved in Christian ministries. She professed faith from a young age, went to Bible college, atteneded church and went on mission trips. But in 2007 she “came out” as an atheist and now describes herself as the “black sheep” of her family. Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker and broadcaster on contemporary spirituality.
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Unbelievable? - Debating Nazi Ideology
Richard Weikart is a Christian and professor of History at California State University. He has drawn controversial conclusions regarding the role of Darwinism in providing a rationale for Hitler’s Nazi ideology.
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Unbelievable? - Is a secular society a more tolerant one?
This week we air a debate that recently took place on whether Britain’s increasingly secular society is thereby a more tolerant one. Does secularisation bring a level playing field for everyone, or are Christians now being marginalised for their beliefs?
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Unbelievable? - Can Christian morality inform secular society?
Lord Richard Harries is a life peer in the British House of Lords and the former Bishop of Oxford. His book “The Re-enchantment of Morality” has been shortlisted for this year’s Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing.
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Unbelievable? - Should women be church leaders?
In 1995 the Church of England allowed the ordination of Women priests. But the question of whether the Bible forbids female authority in the church remains.
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Unbelievable? - RE and indoctrination in education
The UK Government recently outlined a White Paper that threatens to demote Religious Education to a peripheral subject in the curriculum. More info on the campaign to have it reinstated here: http://www.reactcampaign.co.uk/
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Unbelievable? - Is the King James Version the best?
400 years on from the publication of the King James Version of the Bible, there is now a proliferation of translations available. Some Christians maintain that the KJV has never been surpassed for its style, authority and reliability.
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Unbelievable? - Islamic Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi is the first Christian woman in Pakistan to be sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming against Mohammed. In light of her case we discuss Pakistan’s use of Islamic blasphemy law with Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute and Stuart Windsor and John Joseph of Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Stuart Windsor is director of CSW who supports those suffering persecution. John Joseph is a Christian human rights activist who has defended a number of people in Pakistan accused of blasphemy.
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Unbelievable? - Mike Behe & Michael Reiss audience debate on ID
his last week saw US Intelligent Deisgn proponent Michael Behe on the “Darwin or Design?” speaking tour of the UK. As well as hosting an evening event, “Unbelievable?” invited him to discuss ID with theistic evolutionist Prof Michael Reiss in front of an invited audience.
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Unbelievable? - Philip Yancey on “What Good is God?”
Best-selling US Christian Author Philip Yancey writes books that address some of the hardest questions that Christians ask of themselves and skeptics ask of Christians. His latest book “What Good is God?” looks at how Christian belief matters in the lives of those who suffer.
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Unbelievable? - Ex-Gay and Gay-Affirming approaches to homosexuality
Both guests on today’s show are Christians, both are gay, and both run ministries supporting Christians of homosexual orientation.
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Unbelievable? - Roman Catholicism - Is the Papacy Biblical?
As Pope Benedict XVI undertakes a four day tour of Britain we explore the theology of the Roman Catholic Church.
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ShowsShould people suffering from terminal illness or in terrible pain be allowed to take their own life?
Unbelievable takes on the debate around assisted dying and euthanasia. Should people suffering from terminal illness or in terrible pain be allowed to take their own life? Should doctors help them?
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Unbelievable? - Does the Bible condone slavery?
The Bible is often criticised for either supporting or not condemning the institution of slavery. So how should we treat portions of Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that relate to slavery? Why does the Old Testament contain laws regarding the treatment of slaves? Does Paul condemn or affirm the institution?
