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Connecting the Faithful: Bondi to the Bodhi Tree

Simon Smart reports on two starkly contrasting days: one at the Parliament of World Religions in Melbourne, the other conducting vox pop interviews at Bondi Beach on the meaning of Christmas.

Worlds Apart?: Parliament of World Religions

Listen to Simon Smart's report from the Parliament of World Religions held in Melbourne.

Islam and Western Politics: A Delicate Dance

Richard Shumack reviews Acorn Press's book Islam, Human rights and Public Policy. How compatible is the Western vision of human flourishing with Islam and its objectives? This is an important book in illuminating major public policy issues leading into the 21st Century. 

Islam and the West: facing conflict for mutual gain

Are there benefits in examining the 'mindset differences' between Islam and the West?

A natural belief?

Oxford Developmental Psychologist Olivera Petrovich explains her research that suggests belief in a creator is the default position of children

Modernising Islam?

Richard Shumack calls Westerners to better understand their multi-faith societies

Do we need tolerance?

Is tolerance important? 

Longing for Tolerance

John Dickson seeks a helpful definition.

Man-made religion?

Simon Smart Reviews Rodney Stark's book, Discovering God.

Fitna: A Christian response to an anti-Islamic film

A discussion between Dr Greg Clarke and Dr John Dickson on the controversial film.

Fitna: A Christian response to an anti-Islamic film

Richard Shumack offers a measured response to a controversial film.

What is Religion?

Can we define religion in a way that makes sense?

The Holes in Relativism

Can Relativism hold water?

Moral and Cultural Relativism

Does Relativism deliver on its promise?

The Origins of Relativism

The ancient roots of the 'it's true for me' philosophy.

The Scope of Relativism

How relativism has affected today's world.

The Limits of Relativism

Where the philosophy of relativism faces its biggest challenges.