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Can there ever be any progress in politics? A debate between David Runciman and Francesca Klug

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Shedding light on the role of religion in the modern world
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May 19, 2016
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Why is religious extremism on the rise?

One man’s extremist is another’s true believer
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March 1, 2016
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How religion can help stop terrorism

In Northern Ireland, many were put off supporting the IRA because of their faith
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February 25, 2016
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Does religion do more harm than good?

The answer from an expert panel was yes, no and maybe
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February 23, 2016
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Abolishing religion wouldn’t make us more moral

Religious violence tends to attract more attention than religious altruism
Tina Beattie  
February 14, 2016

Who Cares if Britain isn’t a Christian Country?

Christianity's supremacy is being challenged by secularism—and other faiths
Sameer Rahim  
February 5, 2016
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Has Britain entered a secular age?

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January 26, 2016
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If we’re no longer a Christian country, what are we?

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January 19, 2016

Ethics and energy—a British Academy debate

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October 19, 2015

Energy and the environment: what’s the challenge?

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October 1, 2015

How can Wales get the most from its renewables?

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September 17, 2015

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