Beyond Belief: The Political Samaritan
Nick Spencer joined the Beyond Belief podcast on BBC Radio 4 to discuss his book, about how the Good Samaritan parable is used politically. 11/12/17
Podcast
The Church, the welfare state and the future
Nick Spencer reviews three new books on the relationship between the Church and the foundation of the welfare state. 08/12/17
In Depth
Genes, Determinism and God
Nick Spencer reviews Denis Alexander’s book which explores the relationship between genetic determinism, free will and moral responsibility. 08/12/17
In Brief
Should religion and the state be separate? Chatham House debate
Nick Spencer spoke on a panel debate at Chatham House about state secularism.
Podcast
Tim Farron, identity politics and Christianity
Theos’ Nick Spencer reflects on the Theos Annual Lecture 2017, given by Tim Farron MP: What kind of liberal society do we want? 30/11/17
Articles
The Political Samaritan
How the perennially popular story of the Good Samaritan is deployed in supposedly secular politics. (2017)
Books
Nick Spencer discusses politicians’ use of the parable of the Good Samaritan for Prospect
From Thatcher to Corbyn, why are politicians so fond of the Good Samaritan? Nick Spencer explores the politicisation of Jesus’ parable
Articles
Nick Spencer: You can’t separate politics and religion – whatever John Humphrys says
Nick Spencer discusses politicians and religion, Thought for the Day programme and why religious stories can’t be reserved for the ‘religious slot’.
Articles
Who’s afraid of a secular state?
Nick Spencer reviews ‘Secularism’ by Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK.
In Depth
In Remembrance of Faith Past
When we sweep our religious history aside we devalue the present, writes Nick Spencer.
In Brief
Nick Spencer joins a panel on BBC Radio 4 about politics and faith
Listen to Nick Spencer speak on a panel with a range of politicians about faith and politics for BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour.
Articles
The Holy Political Podcast
Nick Spencer joins Lord David Alton looking back on Farron’s resignation
Articles