Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC’s first Muslim head of religion has pledged. Aaqil Ahmed said that it was vital that religious programming promoted “diversity” but insisted that Songs of Praise would always remain Christian.
Darwin and God, by Theos Director of Studies Nick Spencer, is now available in all good book shops.
The book is the first full length account of Darwin's religious beliefs to be published in the UK. It draws on Darwin's autobiography, manuscripts, notebooks and letters - as well as his world-famous publications - in exploring Darwin's view of design, purpose, morality, the universe and the human mind.
Commenting on the book, writer and philosopher Mary Midgley said that it was a "very helpful discussion of a neglected and important subject." Denis Alexander, Director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, added "This fascinating and readable book fills a big gap in the Darwin literature and provides a well-researched overview of Darwin's religious struggles." John Hedley Brooke, Emeritus Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford copmmented "When misconceptions abound concerning Darwin's religious views, it is good to read such a sensitive, reliable and absorbing account."
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Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC’s first Muslim head of religion has pledged. Aaqil Ahmed said that it was vital that religious programming promoted “diversity” but insisted that Songs of Praise would always remain Christian.
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Darwin and God out now
19th February 2010
Darwin and God, by Theos Director of Studies Nick Spencer, is now available in all good book shops.
The book is the first full length account of Darwin's religious beliefs to be published in the UK. It draws on Darwin's autobiography, manuscripts, notebooks and letters - as well as his world-famous publications - in exploring Darwin's view of design, purpose, morality, the universe and the human mind.
Commenting on the book, writer and philosopher Mary Midgley said that it was a "very helpful discussion of a neglected and important subject." Denis Alexander, Director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, added "This fascinating and readable book fills a big gap in the Darwin literature and provides a well-researched overview of Darwin's religious struggles." John Hedley Brooke, Emeritus Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford copmmented "When misconceptions abound concerning Darwin's religious views, it is good to read such a sensitive, reliable and absorbing account."
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