When does a robot become a person?
A blog from Nick Spencer following Wednesday’s event on ethics, AI and robots.
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Why we need more from the election than slogans and abuse
Nick Spencer writes for Christian Today on our politicians on trial and the upcoming election
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Yet another bl**dy election ?!
Can there really be such thing as ‘too much’ democracy?
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Looking down the well at the resurrection
Nick Spencer’s writes on recent ComRes data showing British belief in the Easter Story
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God Created Humanism: the Christian basis of secular values
Nick Spencer reviews Theo Hobson’s new book on the Christian roots of our deeply cherished ‘secular’ values
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The Mighty and the Almighty: How Political Leaders Do God
A book exploring how different Christian politicians have used (and abused) religion in their politics.
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The Westminster Attacks
Nick Spencer reflects on the events of 22 March.
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Dethroning Mammon. Archbishop Welby on money and grace
The Archbishop’s Lent Book for 2017, written by the Archbishop himself, Justin Welby, is reviewed by Nick Spencer
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The Christian Case for Defending Refugees from Trump’s Ban
Donald Trump’s ban goes against the grain of Christian teaching
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Religion and Atheism: Beyond the Divide
Nick Spencer’s chapter in Religion and Atheism (edited by Carroll and Norman) asks how the religious and non–religious can speak the same language.
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Doing Good: A Future for Christianity in the 21st Century
A report on the future of Christianity, drawing on a decade of research by Theos. (2016)
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Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion
Nick Spencer reviews “Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion” edited by Nadia Marzouki, Duncan McDonnell and Olivier Roy
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