Deeply flawed but courageous… Why we still need the press to speak truth to power
Andy Walton reflects on why ‘Press’, the BBC’s recent drama series, reminds us why we still need news networks to speak truth to power. 30/10/2018
In Brief
Q: Have European judges just banned defamation of the Prophet Muhammad? A: No.
People are claiming the European Court of Human Rights has just imposed a blasphemy law protecting Islam. It hasn’t, explains Simon Perfect. 26/10/18
Articles
Hate crime laws – doing more harm than good?
Paul Bickley examines the efficacy of current hate crime legislation as a tool for creating a cohesive society. 23/10/2018
In Brief
It’s time for the government to act on Religious Education
As Theos launches a new briefing paper about the future of RE, Simon Perfect calls on the government to listen to the RE community. 22/10/2018
In Brief
The Sacred #24: Casper ter Kuile
In the 24th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to Casper ter Kuile host of the “Harry Potter and the Sacred Text” podcast. 17/10/2018
Podcast
The Myth Gap: What Happens When Evidence and Arguments Aren’t Enough?
Natan Mladin reviews ‘The Myth Gap’ by Alex Evans, which explores the importance of myths and narratives in affecting long term change. 15/10/2018
In Brief