“My life, my choice”
Nick Spencer critiques the idea that ‘dignity of choice’ is the most compelling moral argument in the assisted dying debate. 01/11/2024
In Brief
Decision by heart string: a reflection on the assisted dying debate
Nick Spencer on the role of emotive stories in the assisted dying debate, and what role they should play. 24/10/2024
In Brief
How is the welfare landscape changing?
Nick Spencer writes for the Church Times, contending that welfare should meet more than material needs. 11/10/2024
Articles
The return of assisted suicide
As parliament prepares to vote on assisted dying, how can religious beliefs about our humanity meaningfully inform the debate? 4/10/2024
In Brief
How to invoke God in your Olympic medal speech
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games draws to a close, Nick Spencer sums up the different ways Olympians have been doing God. 08/08/2024
In Brief
Trump, God, Power, and Providence
Following the assassination attempt on Trump, Nick Spencer comments on the subsequent religious rhetoric and behaviour 19/07/2024
In Brief
The role of religion, ethics, and values in politics.
Nick Spencer features on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sunday Morning with Tony Kearney, offering an ethical perspective on this week in politics 07/07/24
Articles
A humanist future for Europe
Following last week’s European elections, Nick Spencer unpacks the results, the rise of the far–right, and Europe’s humanist future. 11/06/2024
In Depth
How Can You Truly Know A Person? In conversation with David Brooks
Nick Spencer speaks with New York Times journalist David Brooks. 04/06/2024
PodcastWhat is a Life Worth? In conversation with Jenny Kleeman
Nick Spencer speaks with journalist and author Jenny Kleeman. 28/05/2024
PodcastWhy is mental health so bad among the young? In conversation with Abigail Shrier
Nick Spencer speaks with Wall Street Journal writer Abigail Shrier. 21/05/2024
Podcast
At the crossroads of religion and science
Historian, Christopher Harding, reviews Playing God for Engelsberg Ideas. 15/05/2024
Articles