In the Shadow of the Sword: The battle for Global Empire and the End of the Ancient World
Nick Spencer reviews Tom Holland's book about the origins of Islam
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Tony Nicklinson has shed light on the assisted suicide debate
Even in extremis, Nicklinson’s life was meaningful, serious and well lived
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Lies, damn lies, and religious statistics
A recent poll shows that globally religion is on the decrease, atheism on the increase. Is it time to reboot the secularisation thesis?
In BriefLife on Mars
Nick Spencer reflects on the possibility of finding organic life on Mars
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Life, Death and Faith
Guest blogger Tom Andrew reflects on the role of religion in challenging society's fear of death
In BriefTony Blair, Rowan Williams and Charles Moore in conversation
Guest blogger, Tom Andrew, reports on the last of the Westminster Faith Debates
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