Lord Melbourne, the 19th-century Prime Minister, once said, after hearing an evangelical sermon: “Things have come to a pretty pass when religion is allowed to invade the sphere of private life.” In recent times it has rather been the presence of religion in public life that has created controversy.
The House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology has, this year, been charged with re-examining the 24-week upper time limit for abortions.
In spite of the pioneering work of Colin Russell, John Hedley Brooke and others there is still a widespread impression that science has squeezed God into a corner, killed and then buried him with its all-embracing explanations.
Nick Spencer, Director of Studies at Theos, partnered with Jonathan Chaplin, Director of the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics, today to discuss the public role of the Christian faith.
Unite/The College of Health Care Chaplains (CHCC) has called for urgent government action, following the publication of new research by Theos which revealed cuts to the chaplaincy service throughout England.
New research released today by the public theology think tank Theos has revealed major cuts to chaplaincy provision in nearly a quarter of NHS Trusts in England.
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The role of faith in Britain today
The Clapham and Stockwell Faith Forum hosted their Multi-faith Winter Celebration in Brixton this evening.
Economic growth and sustainability
Nick Spencer, Director of Studies at Theos, spoke today at the Visions of Prosperity seminar held by the Sustainable Development Commission.
Is it unChristian to seek to limit Immigration?
Nick Spencer participated in a debate this afternoon considering the moral and ethical issues surrounding immigration.
Religion holds its own in the forum of public debate
Lord Melbourne, the 19th-century Prime Minister, once said, after hearing an evangelical sermon: “Things have come to a pretty pass when religion is allowed to invade the sphere of private life.” In recent times it has rather been the presence of religion in public life that has created controversy.
Charity and the State: Who should pay for our welfare?
Theos and St.
Can you have science without ethics?
The House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology has, this year, been charged with re-examining the 24-week upper time limit for abortions.
What is education for?
The lunchtime break at a conference can be so much more revealing than the conference itself.
Theos citizenship debate podcast
Love thy neighbour: Can faith make good citizens?
Libby Purves hosts Theos debate
How do we make good citizens? This was the question confronting two hundred guests tonight at a Theos debate in Central London on citizenship.
Has science buried God?
In spite of the pioneering work of Colin Russell, John Hedley Brooke and others there is still a widespread impression that science has squeezed God into a corner, killed and then buried him with its all-embracing explanations.
Theos and KLICE: The role of faith in society today
Nick Spencer, Director of Studies at Theos, partnered with Jonathan Chaplin, Director of the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics, today to discuss the public role of the Christian faith.
Unite backs Theos research with call for action
Unite/The College of Health Care Chaplains (CHCC) has called for urgent government action, following the publication of new research by Theos which revealed cuts to the chaplaincy service throughout England.
New research reveals cuts in hospital chaplaincy
New research released today by the public theology think tank Theos has revealed major cuts to chaplaincy provision in nearly a quarter of NHS Trusts in England.
Should public money should be used to fund NHS chaplaincy?
Radio 4’s Sunday programme recently discussed new Theos research into hospital chaplaincy.
Theos at the Consultation Institute
Nick Spencer, Director of Studies at Theos, was, today, a key-note speaker at a day conference held by the Consultation Institute.
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