The Evolutionary Origins of Religion
In this guest blog Mark Vernon explores an emerging theory of the origin of religion, the trance hypothesis. 19/08/2019
In Depth
Can science tell you what is good?
Nick Spencer reviews ‘Science and the Good: The Tragic Quest for the Foundations of Morality’ by James Davison Hunter and Paul Nedelsky. 12/08/2019
In Brief
Why history didn’t end
Thirty years on from Francis Fukuyama’s ‘end of history’ prediction, Nick Spencer explains why, ultimately, Fukuyama was wrong. 07/08/2019
In Depth
The Sacred #45: Douglas Alexander
In the 45th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to the former Cabinet minister, Douglas Alexander. 07/08/2019
Podcast
The parable of the popcorn machine
Hannah Rich recounts a visit to West Yorkshire where she is reminded of the importance of fun in the work of the church. 01/08/2019
In Brief
How politics stole your soul
Ben Ryan argues that political identities are becoming more embedded and divisive, characterised by tribalism and lacking in vision. 31/07/2019
In Brief