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The Republic of King Jesus

The English Civil Wars of 1642-8 began as the last of Europe’s wars of religion and ended as the first modern revolution. This restless spirit manifested itself in various sects and fellowships, united by a loathing of complacency and hypocrisy, which both supported and undermined the republic.

The Role of Literary Creative Writing in Exploring Religious Issues

A question from the lecture 'The Beauty and the Horror...

Is Religion an Extension of Psychology?

A question from the lecture 'The Beauty and the Horror...

Is Assisted Suicide a Cure for Suffering?

A question from the lecture 'The Beauty and the Horror...

If we didn't love, would we not suffer?

A question from the lecture 'The Beauty and the Horror...

The Beauty and the Horror: Searching for God in a Suffering World

We glimpse something of God in the beauty of the world, but then this seems to be contradicted by the evil and suffering. Drawing on the insights of the Christian faith how can we live with this contradiction? - Lord Harries in In dialogue with Professor Alister McGrath.