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White Lies
Are certain lies allowed if they promote harmony?
Sticks and Stones
If we don't speak ill of the dead, why do we speak ill of the living?
Jewish New Year
The annual reflections and casting off of sins during the Jewish New Year
Faith and Illness
How can faith help people cope with diseases such as cancer
The Cloak of Mercy
Muna Bilgrani on her battle with cancer and the power of her friends' prayers.
Scenes of China
The timeless beauty of the mountains in China
The Spirit of Teenagers
How do teenage people form their spiritual attitudes and make them relevant to them?
Islamic Fanaticism
The media image of the Muslim fanatic indoctrinating children
Infidel
The concept of the infidel or kafir in Arabic, and its consequences in Islam
Buddhism - Navayana
The remarkable story of BR Ambedkar and the Dalit Buddhist movement in India
Nitzavim
The Sabbath before the Jewish New Year when the faithful engage in self-examination
Bible Readings
A visit to the Holy Land and thoughts on the wandering Arameans
Following Moses
While following the footsteps of Moses in the Holy Land, things go wrong
Aberystwyth - Past and Present
How can a community adapt to the present while holding onto the values of the past?
Awkward Moments
A minister reflects on his desire to be alone with the word of God
What's in a Name?
Thoughts on names, language, culture, and power
The Signs of God
Raficq Abdulla considers reality and the divine imagination
God's Work
Sister Lavinia Byrne on play, creativity, fear, and love
Growth Cycles
The need to stop and notice the natural processes that support life
Eyes or Cameras?
Can cameras capture the spirit of a place, or do we need to use our eyes?
Nkisi Statues
On man's need to reach out to the unknown and ask for help
God and Modern Media
Can cyberspace ever be a sacred space?
Coventry Cathedral
Thoughts on Coventry Cathedral, built in 1373 and destroyed during World War Two
Hearing Voices
Could hearing voices be considered a grace and not a curse?
Yom Kippur
Reflections on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - the Day of Atonement
Nice to Meet You
The pleasure of getting to know people from different faiths and traditions
The Breath of God
The importance of not taking life for granted
Value of Religion
Why busy people should put prayer first
Resolving Conflict
Why don't we question our own actions before judging others?
Northern Ireland
On how hard it is to take the words of Jesus literally and love your enemy
More Than One Truth
A reflection on differing forms of truth, in particular religious truth