God Created Humanism: the Christian basis of secular values
Nick Spencer reviews Theo Hobson’s new book on the Christian roots of our deeply cherished ‘secular’ values
In Brief
The Mighty and the Almighty: How Political Leaders Do God
A book exploring how different Christian politicians have used (and abused) religion in their politics.
Articles
The Westminster Attacks
Nick Spencer reflects on the events of 22 March.
In Brief
Dethroning Mammon. Archbishop Welby on money and grace
The Archbishop’s Lent Book for 2017, written by the Archbishop himself, Justin Welby, is reviewed by Nick Spencer
In Brief
The Christian Case for Defending Refugees from Trump’s Ban
Donald Trump’s ban goes against the grain of Christian teaching
In Brief
Religion and Atheism: Beyond the Divide
Nick Spencer’s chapter in Religion and Atheism (edited by Carroll and Norman) asks how the religious and non–religious can speak the same language.
Articles
Doing Good: A Future for Christianity in the 21st Century
A report on the future of Christianity, drawing on a decade of research by Theos. (2016)
Articles
Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion
Nick Spencer reviews “Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion” edited by Nadia Marzouki, Duncan McDonnell and Olivier Roy
In Brief
The Hidden Faith of Hillary Clinton
How will [ed: would have] Hillary Clinton’s faith shape[d] the future of the White House?
In Depth
The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World
We review Julian Baggini’s book on the importance and limits of reason
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The Bible and the Contemporary World
Nick Spencer reviews The Bible in the Contemporary World by Richard Bauckham
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Religion good for well–being SHOCK. But why?
Nick Spencer writes about Theos’ latest report, and why religion might be good for well–being.
In Brief