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God Forbid

Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.

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What transgender leaders teach us about God

What transgender leaders teach us about God

Is God beyond gender? What about humans? This week Christian and Jewish trans women describe coming out while in ministr... Read more

23 Mar 2019

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There's a loneliness epidemic. What can we do?

There's a loneliness epidemic. What can we do?

Loneliness affects one in four Australians, according to a report by the Australian Psychological Society. Why is it so ... Read more

1 Jun 2019

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Why 'zombie Jesus' might not be blasphemous after all

Why 'zombie Jesus' might not be blasphemous after all

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Is doubt the death of faith?

Is doubt the death of faith?

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Is there life after grief?

Is there life after grief?

All of us will experience grief and the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives, but why is it so hard to come to... Read more

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When should you question your beliefs?

When should you question your beliefs?

When was the last time you changed your mind over something significant? Not just what to have for breakfast, when to ta... Read more

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'Tis the season to be singing

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Is God in all music — both good and bad? On the first day of Advent, James Carleton and the panel look at the significan... Read more

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How religion dominated headlines in 2019

How religion dominated headlines in 2019

Religion was everywhere in 2019, and it looks like 2020 will be no different. James Carleton and the God Forbid panel ta... Read more

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Facing Doomsday

Facing Doomsday

One thing is certain — the world as we know it will one day end. But exactly when and how is a lot more ambiguous. Join ... Read more

14 Dec 2019

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Spiritual care in the midst of disaster

Spiritual care in the midst of disaster

Disaster recovery chaplains have had their longest summer in years. The drought, bushfires and now floods have ravaged t... Read more

15 Feb 2020

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How women of faith are changing the culture

How women of faith are changing the culture

It’s International Women’s Day! Join Justine Toh and the panel as they celebrate women’s achievements, fight stereotypes... Read more

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Why sacred texts matter (even if you don't believe)

Why sacred texts matter (even if you don't believe)

Bronze-age fantasies to some; words of God for others. But for better or worse, sacred texts have an undeniable influenc... Read more

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What Buddhism offers the West

What Buddhism offers the West

Buddhism is one of the fastest-growing religions in the country, but it seems Australia is changing Buddhism just as muc... Read more

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The future of faith is female

The future of faith is female

How much say do young women of faith have in their religious communities and society at large? Justine Toh and our all-f... Read more

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A matter of life and death — the ethics of Voluntary Assisted Dying

A matter of life and death — the ethics of Voluntary Assisted Dying

Voluntary assisted dying was recently legalised in Victoria — is this a progressive step forward for human rights, or a ... Read more

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Building sacred spaces

Building sacred spaces

Why are mosques mainly round in shape, and why do many church buildings have long aisles? Join James Carleton and the pa... Read more

23 Nov 2019

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Why religions say humans have intrinsic value

Why religions say humans have intrinsic value

Australia is a secular society, but there's a religious claim that forms part of the foundation of its liberal democrati... Read more

22 Feb 2020

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Finding faith in fiction

Finding faith in fiction

Recently one of Australia's best-known poets, Les Murray, passed away at the age of eighty. James Carleton and the panel... Read more

25 May 2019

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How do we know what we know?

How do we know what we know?

If something is true, you should be able to prove it. Sounds reasonable, but is it correct? James Carleton and the God F... Read more

25 Jan 2020

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A lover's guide to God

A lover's guide to God

In once way or another, we’ve been falling in love for all recorded history. A Buddhist monk, Christian minister and Mus... Read more

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