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<p>The Koran claims that Jesus did not die on the cross.</p> <p>Mohammed Bahmanpour of the Islamic College in London defends the Koranic view that although "it was made to appear to them" that he died, in fact he was substituted by another.</p> <p>Jay Smith is a Christian evangelist to Muslims in London and brings to bear Biblical and other historical witnesses to the crucifixion. They debate the issue and whether the Koran or the New Testament is to be trusted as a revelation of God.</p> <p>Includes listener interactions with the guests.</p> <p>Jay will be speaking on "How do I respond to Islam? - 3 questions on God, Jesus and the Trinity that Muslims ask" at Unbelievable?: The Conference, Sat 14 May. Book your place <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/answers'>http://www.premier.org.uk/answers</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bb90e0657-b754-472b-81a0-8491e9ebf9cc%7D'>Unbelievable? 4 Apr 2009 Muslim Shabir Ally & Christian Tony Costa - "Did Jesus rise from the Dead?" - A Muslim/Christian Dialogue</a></p> <p>Hear Jay in action in the Documentary "Up the Ladder in Hyde Park" in our Feature section - <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Features.aspx'>http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Features.aspx</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>6 months ago Sye Ten Bruggencate and atheist Paul Baird met to discuss Sye's presuppositional approach to proof of God. Sye claims that the fact Paul believes in laws of logic, maths, science and rationality prove that God exists.</p> <p>The show was a popular download with many subsequent online debates. They are back - Paul brings 6 months experience of debate on the subject online with him. Sye responds to some criticisms we received of his approach, including whether one can prove full blown Christian belief from presuppositional apologetics.</p> <p>For Sye see <a href='http://www.proofthatgodexists.org/'>http://www.proofthatgodexists.org/</a></p> <p>For Paul Baird <a href='http://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/'>http://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>To see some of the discussion threads on Presuppositional apologetics created by the last programme see:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/sye-and-james-discussion'>Sye & James debate</a> <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/presuppositional-apologetics-1'>Presuppositional apologetics round 2</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/presuppositional-apologetics'>Presuppositional apologetics</a> <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/sye-and-paul-show-comments'>Sye & Paul Show Comments</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD11C366F-F393-4C99-BE1F-E18CE00F7D63%7D'>Unbelievable? 31 July 2010 - Presuppositional apologetic proof of God</a> Paul Baird and Sye TenBruggencate - the first time round</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B87162D42-4C9C-4742-808B-21A2D378AC2F%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Aug 2010 - Debating Apologetics Online </a>Christians Todd Pitner & Richard Morgan with atheist Paul Baird </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Today's show begins with details of the forthcoming Unbelievable? apologetics conference in London where Justin will be joined by speakers including John Lennox, Jay Smith, David Instone-Brewer and David Robertson.</p> <p>David Robertson joins Justin for a third round of sceptical questions from Unbelievable? atheist listeners. Andrew in the UK asks about Secular society, Amigo in Japan about trusting scripture and Rob in the Netherlands about Freewill in light of God's omniscience.</p> <p>For David Robertson <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/'>http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable? : The Conference <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/answers'>www.premier.org.uk/answers</a></p> <p>For Amigojapan's full story: <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhAkY-pwUvg'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhAkY-pwUvg</a></p> <p></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit<a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast<a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B54297762-07EE-4DFD-BA97-18A53E2B28FF%7D'>Unbelievable? 4 Dec 2010 - "Grill a Christian: Round 2" David Robertson answers questions on miracles, hell and prayer.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0A6DC1DE-6454-4C9A-AC8C-64E537BC0312%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Apr 2010 - The "Grill a Christian" show - four atheists challenge David Robertson with their objections to faith</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community<a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Music often evokes strong emotions in people. But is there more to the beauty and meaning we find in music than atheism allows? David Robertson contends that the joy and meaning we experience in music is a pointer beyond itself to an ultimate source of joy and meaning in God.</p> <p>Gordon Livesey is a musician and an atheist. He contends that while we all experience emotions and meaning in music, it ultimately can be explained in scientific terms alone.</p> <p>They play selections of music including Beethoven, Leonard Cohen, Sixpence None the Richer, The Manic Street Preachers and... wait for it.. the Weather Girls!</p> <p>For David Robertson <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org.uk/'></a><a href='http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/'>http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable? : The Conference <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/answers'>www.premier.org.uk/answers</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6c90c20e-ba2a-438d-abf0-18d1794e4b7b%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 March 2010 - " Former atheists conversion experiences - Is it evidence for God? Richard Morgan & Todd Pitner with atheist Gordon Livesey.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB4983ABC-B0EA-4D46-9C80-E078AFD2D158%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 March 2009 - "Challenging Atheist Myths" Pt 1 Christian David Robertson & Atheist Adrian Hayter.</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>In an age of religious pluralism it can seem arrogant for Christians to claim they have "the truth" or the only means to salvation. So when Jesus said "no-one comes to the Father except through me" what did he mean? And what about those who have not heard the Gospel?</p> <p>John Hick is a noted philosopher and theologian who is a proponent of a pluralist view of religion - that there is one light (God) but many lampshades (religious expressions).</p> <p>Chris Sinkinson is a pastor and Bible tutor who has critiqued Hick's work. He says that pluralism empties Christianity of any content and in its own way disrespects other religions more than his own exclusivist stance.</p> <p>For John Hick see <a href='http://www.johnhick.org.uk/'>http://www.johnhick.org.uk/</a></p> <p>Chris Sinkinson is a tutor at Moorlands Bible College <a href='http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php'>http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php</a></p> <p>For his book "The Universe of Faiths" <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Universe-Faiths-C-Sinkinson/dp/1842271067'>http://www.amazon.com/Universe-Faiths-C-Sinkinson/dp/1842271067</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8C40D9DC-9FFE-4E03-9541-72004F6A822B%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Oct 2009 - Jesus and the God of Israel</a> Is the divinity of Jesus at odds with Jewish Monotheism? Richard Bauckham & James Crossley. </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B048c093c-8095-4a60-812f-54363cc2f6bd%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 May 2009 Buddhism & Christianity in dialogue</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>The UK Government recently outlined a White Paper that threatens to demote Religious Education to a peripheral subject in the curriculum. More info on the campaign to have it reinstated here: <a href='http://www.reactcampaign.co.uk/'>http://www.reactcampaign.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Mark Roques of Reality Bites regularly leads RE workshops for students - he says we need more engaging ways of teaching RE. He also claims there is a hidden curriculum in education indoctrinating students into an individualistic, secularist worldview.</p> <p>Andrew Copson, CEO of the British Humanist Association also wants good RE teaching but disagrees with Mark's conclusions about hidden agendas in education causing consumerist attitudes among students.</p> <p>They also debate whether an atheist worldview can account for our belief in reason and freewill.</p> <p>For Mark Roques and Worldview RE resources see <a href='http://www.realitybites.org.uk/'>http://www.realitybites.org.uk</a> </p> <p>View the Reality Bites paper on secular indoctrination in education <a href='http://www.realitybites.org.uk/downloads/RealityBites_Education-Indoctrination-and-God.pdf'>http://www.realitybites.org.uk/downloads/RealityBites_Education-Indoctrination-and-God.pdf</a> </p> <p>For Andrew Copson and the BHA see <a href='http://www.humanism.org.uk/'>http://www.humanism.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B101E7324-65DB-47D5-96DC-489CCCFA3954%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Jan 2011 - Why do we value human life? Subversive Story Teller Mark Roques & atheist Paul Thompson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B980B81B5-247D-4E9C-A0D0-BCFF379A8F63%7D'>Unbelievable? 2 Aug 2008 - Faith & School - do they mix? Jan Ainsworth & Andrew Copson debate.</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>400 years on from the publication of the King James Version of the Bible, there is now a proliferation of translations available. Some Christians maintain that the KJV has never been surpassed for its style, authority and reliability.</p> <p>James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries disputes the idea that the King James Version is the "only and best" version Christians should read. He says that there are translation problems as well as serious issues regarding the manuscripts the translators based it upon.</p> <p>Revd Kyle Paisley, son of DUP leader Ian Paisley, defends the KJV as the best English version, despite any faults. He says that modern versions downplay key doctrines of the Christian faith and fail to live up to the prose of the KJV.</p> <p>For James White visit <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>http://www.aomin.org/</a></p> <p>For his KJV resources <a href='http://www.aomin.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=53'>http://www.aomin.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=53</a></p> <p>For Kyle Paisley <a href='http://www.freepres.org/church.asp?oulton'>http://www.freepres.org/church.asp?oulton</a></p> <p>For Kyle's sermons <a href='http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=oultonbroad'>http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=oultonbroad</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51D59EC4-5ED8-41FC-B79A-7CB2590EABE9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</a> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8d308942-5ce3-4bb8-9039-b8653f819d33%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Mar 2010 - "Can we trust the doctrine of the Trinity?" Christian James White debates Unitarian Anthony Buzzard</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Alister McGrath's new book "Why God won't go away" is a critique of the New Atheist Movement spearheaded by Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris & Dennett.</p> <p>He chats with atheist philosopher Stephen Law about aggressive atheism and its online form. They debate whether religion leads to violence and whether Stephen's "Evil God challenge" is a defeater for belief in a good God.</p> <p>To book a place at the London Book launch on 16 Feb 2011 email <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>[email protected]</a> or phone 0207 5923900</p> <p>A guaranteed place there and a signed copy of the book for 5 listeners who can answer "What was the name of Alister's 2007 book in response to The God Delusion?" email <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>[email protected]</a> </p> <p>For "Why God Won't Go Away" (SPCK) <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-God-Wont-Go-Away/dp/0281063877'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-God-Wont-Go-Away/dp/0281063877</a></p> <p>For Info on Alister McGrath <a href='http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/'>http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/</a></p> <p>For Stephen Law <a href='http://www.cfilondon.org/'>http://www.cfilondon.org/</a> or <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B5A28A4CF-9531-48FA-8F0B-B8D17D0CFA2E%7D'>Unbelievable? 2 Oct 2010 - The Future of New Atheism - Alister McGrath & Caspar Melville.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1002DC66-006D-420D-B690-47B876182579%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Nov 2010 - The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism - Alvin Plantinga vs Stephen Law</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Off-duty police men in Bogota, Columbia shoot street children because they consider them to be "disposables". Using stories such as this Mark Roques asks whether value in human life can be found anywhere other than our being made "In the image of God".</p> <p>Atheist Paul Thompson argues that we don't need a supernatural explanation for the value we place on human beings.</p> <p>They discuss the issue of where human value comes from and Mark's "Subversive Questions and storytelling" method of apologetics.</p> <p>For Mark Roques see <a href='http://www.realitybites.co.uk/'>http://www.realitybites.co.uk</a></p> <p>For Paul Thompson's profile (Sinbad) on the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/Sinbad'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/Sinbad</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF4B97028-20A6-4BE8-B0CB-87282D3343B8%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Nov 2010 - "What Good is God?" Philip Yancey speaking to atheist Paul Thompson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF4B97028-20A6-4BE8-B0CB-87282D3343B8%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Jun 2009 The Moral Argument For God - Atheist Paul Orton & Christian David Robertson</a></p> <p>For written resources see:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Resources/Atheism.aspx'>http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Resources/Atheism.aspx</a>#</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>To mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible Justin Brierley will be presenting a number of programmes looking at issues of Biblical reliability and interpretation in the coming year.</p> <p>This week he asks "Which translation shoud we trust?" There are now many different English translations of scripture available.</p> <p>Atheist Norman Hansen asks how Christians can base their beliefs on a book that is capable of being translated in so many ways. Don Horrocks of the Evangelical Alliance responds, arguing that the Bible is "God-breathed" even if people disagree about it stranslation in some areas.</p> <p>They cover issues including the correct translation of the atonement of Jesus, translation of verses regarding homosexuality and disputed sections of scripture from early manuscripts.</p> <p>For The Evangelical Alliance see <a href='http://www.eauk.org/'>http://www.eauk.org</a></p> <p>For BibleFresh see <a href='http://www.biblefresh.com/'>http://www.biblefresh.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51D59EC4-5ED8-41FC-B79A-7CB2590EABE9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B39660607-7118-4713-B5A1-8C27E9556BD2%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Oct 2008 Why Should I believe in Jesus? Ex-Christian Norman Hansen vs. Amy Orr-Ewing of the Zacharias Trust</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

Os Guinness is an author, cultural critic and Christian apologist. He co-founded the Trinity Forum which "seeks to transform society through the transformation of leaders". Baroness Mary Warnock is a moral philosopher and atheist. She is a cross bench peer in the House of Lords and an influential voice arguing for liberalisation of euthanasia laws. Her book "Dishonest to God" argues that religious and theological issues should have no place in issues of public morality, covering euthanasia, assisted suicide, and abortion. At the time of recording Os Guinness was due to speak at the House of Lords on how Christian religious freedoms should be treated in a pluralistic society as set out in his new book "The Case for Civility". They discuss how we judge what is moral, euthanasia, gay adoption and more. The show was recorded in the robing chamber in the House of Lords. NEXT WEEK: 400 years after the King James Bible - which translation should we trust? For Os Guinness see: <a href='http://www.osguinness.com/'>http://www.osguinness.com/</a> For "The Case for Civility" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Civility-Why-Future-Depends/dp/0061353434'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Civility-Why-Future-Depends/dp/0061353434</a> For Mary Warnock articles see <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/marywarnock'>http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/marywarnock</a> For "Dishonest to God" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dishonest-God-Keeping-Religion-Politics/dp/1441127127'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dishonest-God-Keeping-Religion-Politics/dp/1441127127</a> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B29fcebb0-0e23-419f-8a67-5d077ec1fbfb%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Apr 2009 Euthanasia - Should it be legalised? Lord Dick Taverne & Dan Boucher</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8d45e897-4fd5-4d0b-b913-9588ac6990c1%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Apr 2009 - Peter Kerridge, Terry Sanderson and Andrea Williams - "I am A Christian" - are Christians being marginalised in society?</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>William Lane Craig is a philosopher, author and key defender of the Christian faith in debates around the world.</p> <p>Although atheist Richard Dawkins had publicly said he will not debate Craig, he found himself on the same platform as him in November 2010. Dawkins was on an atheist team, Craig on a theist team as they debated "Does the Universe have a purpose?" at a Mexico TED-style event.</p> <p>With extracts from the debate, William (Bill) Lane Craig chats to Justin about the circumstances of their encounter and why he believes Dawkins and the atheist team changed their tactics mid way, were ununified and failed to address the arguments that were presented.</p> <p>To watch the full debate <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/richard-dawkins-just-broke-his'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable/forum/topics/richard-dawkins-just-broke-his</a></p> <p>For Bill's website <a href='http://www.reasonablefaith.org/'>http://www.reasonablefaith.org</a></p> <p>For his article on "The absurdity of Life without God" <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Resources/Atheism.aspx'>http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Resources/Atheism.aspx</a></p> <p>For his book "Reasonable Faith" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Reasonable-Faith-William-Lane-Craig/dp/1433501155'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Reasonable-Faith-William-Lane-Craig/dp/1433501155</a></p> <p>For the Youtube Mix by Peter Byrom <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UnEkydeDVQ&feature=related'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UnEkydeDVQ&feature=related</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BC1F284FC-7410-4ECA-AC4B-31C89A2866F7%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig. </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F957207-7564-4B70-AA1E-AD9474E8C768%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Nov 2008 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F957207-7564-4B70-AA1E-AD9474E8C768%7D'>Richard Dawkins & John Lennox's Oxford debate - a review with interviews and comment.</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>A festive edition of the show. With studio guest Anthony McRoy and a host of phone guests from around the world Justin Brierley looks at various aspects of Christmas.</p> <p>Is Christmas based on Pagan festivals and myths? What are the Christian roots of Father Christmas and Christmas trees? Are there other valid narratives of the Christmas story apart from Matthew and Luke? All these and more questions are discussed by a variety of guests.</p> <p>Anthony McRoy is lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Wales Evangelical School of Theology <a href='http://www.west.org.uk/'>http://www.west.org.uk/</a></p> <p>Roger Morris heads up Faith Interface in Australia <a href='http://www.faithinterface.com.au/'>http://www.faithinterface.com.au/</a></p> <p>Margaret Barker's book "Christmas: The Original Story" <a href='http://www.margaretbarker.com/Publications/Christmas.htm'>http://www.margaretbarker.com/Publications/Christmas.htm</a></p> <p>Canadian apologist Tony Costa <a href='http://www.freewebs.com/tonycosta/'>http://www.freewebs.com/tonycosta/</a></p> <p>US Apologist William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.reasonablefaith.org/'>http://www.reasonablefaith.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4CC73A4F-79F7-4AF0-85CB-BE1EF62F47EB%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 Dec 2007 - Did Christians steal Christmas?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B76dfa43e-781c-461b-a780-f4085e25e2c7%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Dec 2009 - Are Matthew and Luke's birth narratives at odds with each other? Christian Charles Foster vs. Atheist Robert Stovold</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p><a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> has undergone a major redevelopment and Justin Brierley uses this New Year Programme to take a tour around it.</p> <p>Visit it now to find out more about the new features, interviews, articles and ways to interact with the show that gets christians and non-Christians thinking.</p> <p>We're also on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p> <p>Justin plays snippets of some of the exclusive extra content available including interviews with Wm Paul Young author of "The Shack", Richard Dawkins, Timothy Keller and John Lennox.</p>

Asia Bibi is the first Christian woman in Pakistan to be sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming against Mohammed. In light of her case we discuss Pakistan's use of Islamic blasphemy law with Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute and Stuart Windsor and John Joseph of Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Stuart Windsor is director of CSW who supports those suffering persecution. John Joseph is a Christian human rights activist who has defended a number of people in Pakistan accused of blasphemy. They say Paikistan's blasphemy laws are used to settle personal disputes and are making life dangerous for Christians. Adnan Rashid is a Muslim apologist. He condemns abuses of the blasphemy law and mob justice in Pakistan but believes properly run Islamic states should be able to impose the death penalty on those who unrepentantly insult Mohamed. For Adnan Rashid see <a href='http://www.hittininstitute.com/'>http://www.hittininstitute.com</a> For Christian Solidarity Worldwide see <a href='http://www.csw.org.uk/'>http://www.csw.org.uk</a> or phone +44 (0) 845 456 5464 <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1edf8609-c764-4e40-8281-64bcfe0a02da%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Mar 2010 - Which is more trustworthy - The Bible or Koran? Christian James White debate Muslim Adnan Rashid</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B7963091a-cfdc-4faf-add4-229986ccf4f9%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 Mar 2008 - Sharia law in the UK - Muslims & Christian debate.</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>"The Third Choice" by Australian church pastor Mark Durie claims that Islam has a long history of oppressing those of other faiths under its power. Durie claims that when Islam conquered a nation its inhabitants could either convert, die or become "Dhimmi" - forced to pay money for their life and live in subservience to Muslims. He says that the doctrine lives on today.</p> <p>Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute says that misrepresents the Dhimma pact. He claims that it was a peace treaty that led to mutual respect, defence and harmony for those who were non-Muslims and was part of a Golden Age of Islamic culture.</p> <p>For Mark Durie and "The Third Choice" see <a href='http://www.markdurie.com/'>http://www.markdurie.com/</a></p> <p>For Adnan Rashid see <a href='http://www.hittininstitute.com/'>http://www.hittininstitute.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B09E21C12-0AF6-4EB1-887A-F56BDA931747%7D'>Unbelievable? 11 Dec 2010 - Islamic Blasphemy Law" - Adnan Rashid, Stuart Windsor & John Joseph</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6b3390c8-85f4-4e2c-b981-692484118abe%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Jun 2007 - Mosques in the UK: does society have anything to fear?</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Best-selling US Christian Author Philip Yancey writes books that address some of the hardest questions that Christians ask of themselves and skeptics ask of Christians. His latest book "What Good is God?" looks at how Christian belief matters in the lives of those who suffer.</p> <p>He chats with atheist Paul Thompson (aka "Sinbad" on the Premier Community). Paul was present at the Twin Towers on Sep 11 2001. He says that while faith may be a comfort to those in distress, there is no proof that God is responsible.</p> <p>For Philip Yancey <a href='http://www.philipyancey.com/'>http://www.philipyancey.com/</a></p> <p>For his book "What Good is God?" <a href='http://www.amazon.com/What-Good-God-Search-Matters/dp/0446559857'>http://www.amazon.com/What-Good-God-Search-Matters/dp/0446559857</a></p> <p>For Paul's profile ("Sinbad") on the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/Sinbad'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/Sinbad</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B13B12B55-9881-4DD3-B1A7-7C92DAD7D88D%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 Jan 2010 - Where was God in Haiti? Christians Roger Forster & Nick Peters and atheist Gordon Livesey discuss the problem of evil. </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6c90c20e-ba2a-438d-abf0-18d1794e4b7b%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Mar 2010 - Former atheists conversion experiences - Is it evidence for God? Richard Morgan & Todd Pitner with atheist Gordon Livesey</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" page of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>This last week saw US Intelligent Deisgn proponent Michael Behe on the "Darwin or Design?" speaking tour of the UK. As well as hosting an evening event, "Unbelievable?" invited him to discuss ID with theistic evolutionist Prof Michael Reiss in front of an invited audience.</p> <p>Michael Behe is professor of Biochemistry at LeHigh University, Pennsylvania. His book "Darwin's Black Box" launched the modern Intelligent Design movement which claims that aspects of biology are too compelx to have arisen by blind Darwinian processes but entail the guidance of an intelligent mind.</p> <p>Michael Reiss is Professor of Science Education at the Institute of Education. Ordained in the Church of England, he was formerly director of education at the Royal Society before stepping down amid controversy over statements he made about engaging with ID and creationism in the classroom.</p> <p>They engage the topic of ID and evolution in front of an audience of scientists, church and secular leaders at Charles Darwin house in London.</p> <p>They discuss the limits of science, whether ID is a religious movement, the place of ID in the classroom and take questions from the audience.</p> <p>For Michael Behe's visual presentation <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/~/media/87809B06C34444DDB31D8B016F711D4A.ashx'>http://www.premier.org.uk/~/media/87809B06C34444DDB31D8B016F711D4A.ashx</a></p> <p>For Michael Behe see <a href='http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios/faculty/behe.html'>http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios/faculty/behe.html</a></p> <p>For Michael Reiss see <a href='http://www.ioe.ac.uk/staff/GEMS/GEMS_71.html'>http://www.ioe.ac.uk/staff/GEMS/GEMS_71.html</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA942B34A-2BF8-482C-BA7C-61F3C95DC77A%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Oct 2010 "Darwin's Black Box - Has modern Biochemistry shown that life was intelligently designed?" Michael Behe vs. Keith Fox </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA817E1CE-0454-4D94-99C7-B804C67F805C%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Mar 2010 - "Expelled" live audience debate at Imperial College London - Susan Blackmore, Steve Fuller, Keith Fox & Alastair Noble</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" page of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>David Robertson is a Scottish church pastor and author of "The Dawkins Letters". He recently hosted the first Conference of the newly established Solas Centre for Public Christianity.</p> <p>As a key respondent to Dawkins he has earned himself the nickname "The Wee Flea". He takes questions from three skeptics on today's prgramme.</p> <p>Stephen Lees has come to doubt his once-held faith. He asks whether Christians are obliged to believe the miracles of the Bible. Agnostic Stephen Pilcher asks how it can be fair for God to send people to hell who simply don't find enough evidence for his existence. And atheist David Moser asks how prayer to an all knowing God makes sense.</p> <p>For David's Book "The Dawkins Letters" <a href='http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/node/13'>http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/node/13</a></p> <p>For Solas <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/blog'>http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/blog</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0A6DC1DE-6454-4C9A-AC8C-64E537BC0312%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Apr 2010 - "Grill a Christian" show - four atheists challenge David Robertson with their objections to faith</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA3830B99-B98A-425A-A2C6-1C4DEAF94341%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity Good for us?" US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Richard Dawkins has said that "the theory of evolution made it possible to be an intellecually fulfilled atheist". But what if belief in evolution becomes irrational on atheist naturalism?</p> <p>Alvin Plantinga is one of the foremost Christian philosophers in the world and is leading a resurgence of Christian philosophy in North America. He has formulated the "Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism" which proposes that if evolution is true then it provides a defeater for rational belief on a naturalistic framework. Can we trust our beliefs to be true if they have been produced by minds that are themselves the products of unguided evolution - a process that is geared towards producing beliefs for survival, not necessarily for truth?</p> ? <p>He explains the force of the argument and debates its implications with Stephen Law, atheist and Senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop college, University of London. Stephen is also Provost of the Centre for Inquiry UK.</p> <p>Plantinga also states where he stands on Intelligent Design, the problem of evil and a few other things besides.</p> <p>For Alvin Plantinga see <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Plantinga'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Plantinga</a> for more links to Plantinga's work see <a href='http://philofreligion.homestead.com/plantingapage.html'>http://philofreligion.homestead.com/plantingapage.html</a></p> <p>For Stephen Law see <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.cfilondon.org/'>http://www.cfilondon.org/</a></p> <p>For more discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion you may also want to hear:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bb780f9ab-e5cc-4f5f-b806-d9b6ee3f0e10%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 May 2010 Test of Faith: Do we need God, now that we have science? Christian Denis Alexander vs Atheist Stephen Law</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bee96de37-d9c2-4cc5-9c1b-d375a5393e9b%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Jul 2008 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 3: Alvin Plantinga</a></p> <p>Join the debate at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Both guests on today's show are Christians, both are gay, and both run ministries supporting Christians of homosexual orientation.</p> <p>However a very different ethos underpins each. The True Freedom Trust, run by Jonathan Berry believes that Christians with homosexual orientation should abstain from sexual practise. Courage, run by Jeremy Marks accepts committed same-sex relationships between Christians.</p> <p>Courage adopted its new position in 2001. Jeremy explains why, and Jonathan responds. Sharing their own stories, they debate the best way of supporting gay Christians and why they differ on Biblical teachings about homosexuality</p> <p>For True Freedom Trust <a href='http://www.truefreedomtrust.co.uk/'>http://www.truefreedomtrust.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For Courage <a href='http://www.courage.org.uk/'>http://www.courage.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion you may also want to hear:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD53026A1-B34B-4114-9072-6E3AE0FFA58B%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 May 2010 - This first show addresses the main scriptural passages that relate to homosexuality.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4B345794-4F70-4D67-AA14-37688A649FB0%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Jun 2010 - Homosexuality and the Church - This second show addresses whether the church is homophobic in its attitude towards gay people</a></p> <p>Join the debate at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Michael Behe is professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania and the founder of the modern Intelligent Design movement. His book "Darwin's Black Box" ignited the controversy 14 years ago when it claimed that certain molecular machines and biological processes are "irreducibly complex" and cannot be explained by Darwinian evolution.</p> <p>His new book "The Edge of Evolution" takes his conclusions further, arguing that the Darwinian processes of random mutation and natural selection are incapable of producing the variation and complexity we see in most of life.</p> <p>So can we conclude that life was intelligently designed by a creator?</p> <p>Keith Fox is Professor of biochemistry at the University of Southampton and chairman of Christians in Science. As a theistic evolutionist he believes that Evolution is the best explanation going for the complexity we see and that ID is a blind scientific alley and theologically unappealing to boot.</p> <p>They debate whether micromachines in the cell such as the "bacterial flagellum" could have evolved by a Darwinian process of evolution. When inference to design is and isn't acceptable in science. Whether random mutation can mathematically stack up to complex life, and whether God is reduced to a divine "tinkerer" by ID.</p> <p>For Michael Behe see <a href='http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios/faculty/behe.html'>http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios/faculty/behe.html</a> or <a href='http://www.darwinordesign.org.uk/'>http://www.darwinordesign.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For Keith Fox see <a href='http://www.cis.org.uk/resources/interviews/keith-fox'>http://www.cis.org.uk/resources/interviews/keith-fox</a> and for the CIS conference 2010 <a href='http://www.cis.org.uk/'>http://www.cis.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA817E1CE-0454-4D94-99C7-B804C67F805C%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Mar 2010 - Expelled" live audience debate at Imperial College London - Susan Blackmore, Steve Fuller, Keith Fox & Alastair Noble</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B5EDC2A06-01E6-411A-B211-C998A6AFB902%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Jan 2010 - "Expelled" the Movie - Intelligent Design theorist Stephen Meyer vs. Atheist scientist Peter Atkins debate Intelligent Design</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD4A8EEE4-99E0-44AB-B1CB-05C835451772%7D'>Unbelievable? 2 Jan 2010 - Is there design in biology? Intelligent Design proponent William Dembski vs. Biology Professor Lewis Wolpert</a></p> <p>Join in the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>C.S. Lewis was one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th Century and remains so today. Many are familiar with his Narnia stories, but he was also a populariser of Christian apologetics, and continues to be the first place that many encounter the key arguments for Christian faith.</p> <p>60 years on from when they were written, are his arguments for God and Christ still compelling? We look at Lewis' Natural Law argument for God in "Mere Christianity", his Argument from Reason in "Miracles" and his classic 'Trilemma' - Jesus is either a liar, lunatic, or Lord.</p> <p>Michael Ward is Chaplain of St. Peter's College, Oxford and a research fellow at the Independent Institute. He is a leading authority on CS Lewis. His books "Planet Narnia" and "The Narnia Code" unearthed a hidden dimension to the Narnia chronicles. He also lectures on the apologetics of C.S. Lewis.</p> <p>Dan Barker is a US atheist and heads up the Freedom From Religion Foundation. As a Christian he read "Mere Christianity" but on re-reading it as an atheist found it unconvincing.</p> <p>They debate the faith, philosophy and apologeics of CS Lewis.</p> <p>For Michael Ward see <a href='http://www.planetnarnia.com/'>http://www.planetnarnia.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=1333'>http://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=1333</a></p> <p>For the new book "The Narnia Code" <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Narnia-Code-Lewis-Secret-Heavens/dp/1414339658/ref=pd_sim_b_3'>http://www.amazon.com/Narnia-Code-Lewis-Secret-Heavens/dp/1414339658/ref=pd_sim_b_3</a></p> <p>For Dan Barker and his book "Godless" see <a href='http://www.ffrf.org/'>http://www.ffrf.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>via itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion try these:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B46D43E93-4CC7-4518-B482-A3E28DAC4A45%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Jun 2009 Narnia & CS Lewis - a skeptic and Christian discuss - Michael Ward & Laura Miller </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B031f3ca7-4a7e-47d8-a351-c326861c712f%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Dec 2009 - Are we better off free from religion? Atheist Dan Barker vs. Christian Charles Foster</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8C40D9DC-9FFE-4E03-9541-72004F6A822B%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Oct 2009 - Is the divinity of Jesus at odds with Jewish Monotheism? Richard Bauckham & James Crossley.</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of The Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Torturing children for fun - is that absolutely wrong?</p> <p>The Moral Argument for God states that there are such things as objective moral facts, and that objective moral facts must have an immaterial source - namely God. Therefore God Exists... Simple right?</p> <p>However, atheist Cambridge Philosopher Arif Ahmed disagrees with the first two premises. He debates with New Zealand's Christian philosopher Glenn People's on whether the argument proves the existence of God.</p> <p>So, are moral beliefs nothing more than our "preferences"? What do we do with the intuition that certain things are absolutely wrong? Are atheists who affirm moral facts but deny God, being inconsistent?</p> <p>For Glenn People's blog visit <a href='http://www.beretta-online.com/wordpress/'>http://www.beretta-online.com/wordpress/</a></p> <p>For Arif Ahmed see <a href='http://www.phil.cam.ac.uk/teaching_staff/ahmed/ahmed_index.html'>http://www.phil.cam.ac.uk/teaching_staff/ahmed/ahmed_index.html</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debates and discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or via <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BEAACC407-988F-4B87-A8C4-34760BC4B7A0%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Jun 2009 The Moral Argument For God - Atheist Paul Orton & Christian David Robertson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA6B31A53-8D70-44A0-8FC1-F6C7212DD25F%7D'>Unbelievable? 7 Mar 2009 "The Reason for God" - Pastor Timothy Keller & Atheist Norman Bacrac</a></p> <p>To join the discussion at the Premier Community visit <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Daniel Dennett & Sam Harris are all figures at the vanguard of the "New Atheism". The books have sold well, but where does this form of confrontational and outspoken atheism have to go next?</p> <p>Alister McGrath is Theology professor at Kings College London and regularly speaks and writes against Atheism. He says that there's nothing "new" about New Atheism and that it exhibits all the signs of being a religious form of belief itself.</p> <p>Caspar Melville is editor of the UK's New Humanist magazine. He says that "New Atheism" has been good for business and is provoking a debate that needs to be had.</p> <p>They debate whether there is a historical naivety to the movement, Dawkins' claim that "I just believe in one less god than you" and much more besides.</p> <p>For Alister McGrath see <a href='http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/'>http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/</a></p> <p>For Caspar Melville see <a href='http://www.newhumanist.org.uk/'>http://www.newhumanist.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0aff573e-5f1b-4f97-9db3-f9f063572e7d%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 Nov 2009 - Alister McGrath on Atheism, theology and defending the faith</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B07a52610-26c9-411c-bc48-35c60b4192b4%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Dec 2009 Richard Dawkins debate on "Atheism is the New Fundamentalism" - review with interviews</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community. <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>We return to listener questions on whether Hawking was right or wrong to dismiss God as a cause of the universe in his new book "The Grand Design".</p> <p>John Polkinghorne is a theoretical physicist and Anglican Priest in Cambridge. Hugh Ross is a Christian physicist and founder of "Reasons to Believe".</p> <p>They tackle questions on whether the multiverse is really an alternative to God in explaining our fine-tuned universe. What physicists really mean when they say the universe came into being "out of nothing", and whether the massive size of the universe makes our existence insignificant.</p> <p>For Hugh Ross see <a href='http://www.reasons.org/resources'>http://www.reasons.org/resources</a></p> <p>For John Polkinghorne see <a href='http://www.polkinghorne.net/'>http://www.polkinghorne.net/</a></p> <p>For more debates and discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or via <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Itunes</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>We return to listener questions on whether Hawking was right or wrong to dismiss God as a cause of the universe in his new book "The Grand Design".</p> <p>John Polkinghorne is a theoretical physicist and Anglican Priest in Cambridge. Hugh Ross is a Christian physicist and founder of "Reasons to Believe".</p> <p>They tackle questions on whether the multiverse is really an alternative to God in explaining our fine-tuned universe. What physicists really mean when they say the universe came into being "out of nothing", and whether the massive size of the universe makes our existence insignificant.</p> <p>For Hugh Ross see <a href='http://www.reasons.org/resources'>http://www.reasons.org/resources</a></p> <p>For John Polkinghorne see <a href='http://www.polkinghorne.net/'>http://www.polkinghorne.net/</a></p> <p>For more debates and discussions visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or via <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Itunes</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>As Pope Benedict XVI undertakes a four day tour of Britain we explore the theology of the Roman Catholic Church.</p> <p>What is the Catholic view of the role of the Pope? How do they ground his authority as head of the church in Scripture? Is he God's representative or mediator on earth? What does it mean to speak of his "infallible" statements? Is Catholic tradition a part of God's revelation alongside scripture? </p> <p>William Johnston was ordained in the Anglican Church before going "over to Rome" because of a felt lack of authority in the Anglican church. He says the Pope's role as ultimate arbiter of authority in the church is essential.</p> <p>Duncan Boyd of the Protestant Truth Society believes Roman Catholicism is a false religion and the Pope is a heretic. He argues that the role of the Pope is unscriptural along with many of the doctrines of the Catholic church.</p> <p>For more on Roman Catholic teaching see <a href='http://www.catholicchurch.org.uk/Catholic-Church/what_does_the_catholic_church_teach/catechism'>http://www.catholicchurch.org.uk/Catholic-Church/what_does_the_catholic_church_teach/catechism</a></p> <p>For William Johnstone <a href='http://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/team'>http://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/team</a></p> <p>For the Protestant Truth Society see <a href='http://www.protestant-truth.org/'>http://www.protestant-truth.org/</a></p> <p>For Duncan Boyd <a href='http://protestant-truth.org/aboutus/duncan_boyd.html'>http://protestant-truth.org/aboutus/duncan_boyd.html</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCB12F0A3-D683-46C6-945B-04A232AAAA11%7D'>Unbelievable? 11 Sep 2010 - "Is the Catholic Church a force for Good or Evil?" - Catholic Peter D Williams & Humanist Andrew Copson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9d60d140-3cfe-4346-b896-f948dde8803e%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 May 2009 - A Response to Angels & Demons - Ged Clapson, Susan Fani, David Wilkinson & Robert Stovold</a></p> <p>Join the debate at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>With the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK, some are protesting that his visit should not be sponsored by the State. They say that the Catholic church is a force for bad in the light of its record on human rights, child abuse and past persecution.</p> <p>Peter D Williams, a young "revert" to Catholicism from atheism argues the Catholic church's record of wrongs has been overstated and misunderstood and that it remains the most beneficial institution in the world today. </p> <p>Andrew Copson, Director of the British Humanist Association and part of the Protest the Pope Coalition argues that the Pope should not visit the UK in the manner of a head of State and that the record of the Catholic church undermines its claim to be a force for good.</p> <p>For Peter D Williams see <a href='http://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/team'>http://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/team</a></p> <p>For Andrew Copson see <a href='http://www.humanism.org.uk/home'>http://www.humanism.org.uk/home</a></p> <p>For the IQ2 debate see <a href='http://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/catholic-church'>http://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/catholic-church</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA38F73AE-63C0-467D-8A79-DECA4D07B1CD%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Feb 2010 - Stop worrying and enjoy your life" - are we better off without God in Britain? Andrew Copson of the British Humanist Association vs. David Robertson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B07A52610-26C9-411C-BC48-35C60B4192B4%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Dec 2009 - Dawkins debate on "Atheism is the New Fundamentalism" - review with interviews</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Christians have traditionally held that humans comprise two things - a body and a soul. Christian Philosophers have written in defence of the soul against a reductive atheism that claims we are material beings alone.</p> <p>But a new movement in Christian philosophy claims that the atheists are correct, at least when it comes to humans.</p> <p>Glenn Peoples is a Christian philosopher who subscribes to physicalism - that humans are only physical and they have no immaterial soul. He explains how he arrived at that view from Scripture and how he defends it philosophically, without giving up an evangelical Christian view.</p> <p>Prof John Haldane is a Christian philosopher at St Andrews University in Scotland. He believes that Christian faith and Philosophy bear witness to an immaterial soul - though his "Thomistic" view defends it differently to the prevailing trend.</p> <p>For Glenn Peoples Blog visit <a href='http://www.beretta-online.com/wordpress/'>http://www.beretta-online.com/wordpress/</a></p> <p>For John Haldane see <a href='http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~jjh1/'>http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~jjh1/</a></p> <p>For John's Book "Reasonable Faith" see <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Reasonable-Faith-John-Haldane/dp/0415430240/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1'>http://www.amazon.com/Reasonable-Faith-John-Haldane/dp/0415430240/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4086D160-F75F-4EAE-8875-2FCF52BFACC6%7D'>Unbelievable? 17 Jul 2010 - Wired for God? The biology of spiritual experience - Christian Charles Foster & Atheist Susan Blackmore</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bf4cabbbf-859a-45ea-984a-1892586b32ea%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Aug 2008 - Why there almost certainly IS a God: Keith Ward and Robert Stovold</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Peter Byrom says he is "very nearly" convinced of Christianity. Having dallied with an atheist perspective he now rejects many of those arguments. However one area of theology he doesn't feel is clear is the question of Adam and Eve and the Fall.</p> <p>Who were Adam and Eve - a historical couple or a metaphor for the human condition? Why did their rebellion impact the whole of humanity? How can we reconcile original sin with human free will?</p> <p>Peter Sanlon is a lecturer in theology at Oakhill College. He responds to the theology. Prof Norman Nevin is Emeritus professor of Medical Genetics at Queens University Belfast. He responds to scientific aspects of the discussion.</p> <p>For Peter Sanlon see <a href='http://grace-city.blogspot.com/'>http://grace-city.blogspot.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.oakhill.ac.uk/'>http://www.oakhill.ac.uk/</a></p> <p>Norman Nevin is the Editor of "Should Christians Embrace Evolution?" <a href='http://www.ivpbooks.com/9781844744060'>http://www.ivpbooks.com/9781844744060</a></p> <p>To see Peter Byrom quiz Dawkins on why he won't debate William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFamS4RGE_A'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFamS4RGE_A</a></p> <p>Peter Byrom is a member of the Premier Community - you can interact with the show there too <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Baa109d89-71de-4f4c-96a9-84ac6a69fcd2%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 Aug 2009 - Debating doctrine - James White and Roger & Faith Forster debate predestination</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B17aff277-fbe0-4cad-ae38-af114e861bfa%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Nov 2008 Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose? Denis Alexander & Stephen Lloyd debate</a></p>

<p>The place where many Christians engage with atheists about belief is online. But why do both sides turn up to engage in the conversation, and what is the fruit?</p> <p>Todd Pitner and Richard Morgan are adult converts to Christianity who often engage in apologetics debate online. They meet face to face with Paul Baird - one of the many atheists they debate online.</p> <p>All three are members of the Premier Community where apologetics debate is common at the "Unbelievable?" group <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>They discuss the different style, tactics and motives of those who participate and whether atheists or Christians are prepared to change their mind.</p> <p>For Todd's apologetics website see <a href='http://www.iloveatheists.com/'>http://www.iloveatheists.com/</a></p> <p>For Richard's musical talents see <a href='http://www.myspace.com/morgansoriginals'>http://www.myspace.com/morgansoriginals</a></p> <p>For Paul Baird's new blog <a href='http://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/'>http://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/</a> </p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6c90c20e-ba2a-438d-abf0-18d1794e4b7b%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Mar 2010 - Former atheists conversion experiences - Is it evidence for God? Richard Morgan & Todd Pitner with atheist Gordon Livesey</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6D3B45C5-D7DC-4B57-B8AA-D3588FC03C16%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Sep 2009 - From Atheism to Christian faith via richarddawkins.net - Christians Richard Morgan, David Robertson and Atheist Ed Turner</a></p>

<p>Should people suffering from terminal illness or in terrible pain be allowed to take their own life? Should doctors help them? </p> <p>British law currently forbids it but there are voices asking for a change. At the forefront is "Dignity in Dying" whose Chief-Executive Sarah Wootton argues that allowing people to choose when and how they die is an extension of personal liberty.</p> <p>Revd George Pitcher is an Anglican priest. He argues in his new book "A Time To Live - the argument against euthanasia and assisted dying", that human dignity requires us to respect human life.</p> <p>Both the legal and Christian ramifications are discussed as they are joined by Revd Paul Badham, also an ordained Anglican who believes that assisted-dying is a moral option.</p> <p>For George Pitcher's book "A Time to Live" see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Live-Against-Euthanasia-Assisted/dp/1854249878/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281622100&sr=1-1'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Live-Against-Euthanasia-Assisted/dp/1854249878/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281622100&sr=1-1</a></p> <p>For Paul Badham's book "Is there a Christian case for Assisted dying?" see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Christian-Case-Assisted-Dying/dp/0281059195'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Christian-Case-Assisted-Dying/dp/0281059195</a></p> <p>For Dignity in Dying see <a href='http://www.dignityindying.org.uk/'>http://www.dignityindying.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For an anti-euthanasia viewpoint see <a href='http://www.carenotkilling.org.uk/'>http://www.carenotkilling.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B29fcebb0-0e23-419f-8a67-5d077ec1fbfb%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Apr 2009 Euthanasia - Should it be legalised? Lord Dick Taverne & Dan Boucher</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B60aee451-8759-4519-8c36-8c6ca53fd154%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jan 2008 Human Fertilisation & Embryology - are we playing God?</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community online <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>The resurrection of Christ is fundamental to the Christian faith. However, not all Christians agree on how it should be interpreted.</p> <p>Adrian Warnock is a church leader, blogger and author. His book "Raised with Christ" aims to put the resurrection of Jesus back at the centre of all Christian theology. He says that acceptance of the doctrine of the physical resurrection of Jesus is fundamental to being a Christian.</p> <p>Jonathan Clatworthy of "Modern Church" represents a liberal view. He says that the Bible supports a merely "spiritual" resurrection and that a thoughtful theology requires such a view.</p> <p>They debate the implications of the Biblical interpretation, resurrection of the dead, and knowing the 'power' of the resurrection from their different perspectives. </p> <p>For Adrian's popular blog and the book see <a href='http://adrianwarnock.com/'>http://adrianwarnock.com/</a></p> <p>For Jonathan Clatworthy and "Modern Church" see <a href='http://www.modchurchunion.org/'>http://www.modchurchunion.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B45DEA5BB-8D8F-4757-A1CC-75D6FFF8AA90%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 - American Masters of Apologetics Pt 1: Gary Habermas.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B365F1882-216C-4343-A026-48C7EDA11D82%7D'>Unbelievable? 11 Apr 2009 - Atheist Steven Carr & Canon Michael Cole - Did Jesus Rise from the dead? An atheist perspective</a>.</p> <p>Join the debate at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>"Arguing against God's existence is on a par with arguing against air, breathing it all the while". So says the website of Sye TenBrugencatte who believes that Christians need to rediscover the power of 'presuppositional apologetics'.</p> <p>Our use of the laws of logic, mathematics, science and morality cannot be accounted for unless we believe in a God who guarantees our perceptions and reasoning is trustworthy in the first place.</p> <p>Paul Baird describes himself as a "freethinker". He debates whether he is obliged to believe in God when faced by Sye who argues that atheists are effectively "suppressing" the truth of God that is self evident - as described in Romans Ch 1.</p> <p>Sye's website is <a href='http://www.proofthatgodexists.org/'>http://www.proofthatgodexists.org/</a></p> <p>Paul Baird and Sye TenBruggencate are both online members of the "Unbelievable?" Group of the Premier Community and will be continuing to discuss there. Check it out at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BEAACC407-988F-4B87-A8C4-34760BC4B7A0%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Jun 2009 The Moral Argument For God - Atheist Paul Orton & Christian David Robertson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B73B3714C-C070-4C75-AB84-5E632408DF0D%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 Nov 2008 - Atheist Bus Campaign: Its creator Ariane Sherine, Humanist Hanne Stinson and Christian Paul Woolley debate</a></p>

<p>Is belief in the supernatural inherent from birth? Is Christianity a psychological crutch or a path to emotional wholeness? Is God belief simply a result of evolution? Would it make belief untrue if it were?</p> <p>These and other questions are discussed by atheist psychological therapist Martyn Frame and Christian tutor of psychology of religion Revd Dr Joanna Collicut McGrath.</p> <p>Martyn believes that religious belief can be given a psychological evolutionary explanation that precludes need for belief in God. Joanna argues that such theories are sketchy at best and that humanity's religious longings can't be rationalised so easily.</p> <p>For Joanna Collicut McGrath see <a href='http://www.heythrop.ac.uk/about-us/college-staff/academic-staff/dr-joanna-collicutt.html'>http://www.heythrop.ac.uk/about-us/college-staff/academic-staff/dr-joanna-collicutt.html</a></p> <p>"The Dawkins Delusion" co-authored with her husband Alister Mcgrath can be found on Amazon <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dawkins-Delusion-Atheist-Fundamentalism-Denial/dp/0281059276/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279785908&sr=1-1'>here </a></p> <p>Martyn Frame's profile page at the Premier Community <a href='http://premiercommunity.ning.com/profile/MartynFrame?xg_source=activity'>http://premiercommunity.ning.com/profile/MartynFrame?xg_source=activity</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0A6DC1DE-6454-4C9A-AC8C-64E537BC0312%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Apr 2010 - "Grill a Christian" show - four atheists challenge David Robertson with their objections to faith</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B98B53C85-C1F0-4378-97A7-C4EAD0B11DC5%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Dec 2009 - What does Science Tell us about God?" - Atheist scientist Lewis Wolpert debates believing scientist Russell Cowburn</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>From shamanism, hallucenogenic drugs, out-of-body experiences, to being "filled with the Spirit". Christian author and barrister Charles Foster draws on these and many more to examine the biological evidence of what happens when people claim supernatural experiences.</p> <p>Is there room left for God? Yes, says Foster, whose own experience of the Holy Spirit led him to research why our brains seem to be wired for God to communicate with us.</p> <p>Susan Blackmore is an atheist and Professor of Psychology. She reveals how her own 'Out of Body Experience' as a student led to research that ultimately convinced her that no "supernatural" activity is needed to account for these type of phenomena.</p> <p>They debate the issues, including whether Consciousness itself can be given a naturalistic explanation. </p> <p>For Charles Foster see <a href='http://www.charlesfoster.co.uk/'>http://www.charlesfoster.co.uk/</a></p> <p>To buy "Wired for God?" visit <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/'>http://www.amazon.co.uk</a> or <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=foster+wired+for+god&x=0&y=0'>click here</a></p> <p>For Sue Blackmore see <a href='http://www.susanblackmore.co.uk/'>http://www.susanblackmore.co.uk/</a></p> <p>To buy "Consciousness: An introduction" visit <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/'>http://www.amazon.co.uk</a> or <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Consciousness-Introduction-Susan-Blackmore/dp/144410487X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279197532&sr=8-2'>click here</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6c90c20e-ba2a-438d-abf0-18d1794e4b7b%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Mar 2010 - Former atheists conversion experiences - Is it evidence for God? Richard Morgan & Todd Pitner with atheist Gordon Livesey</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bf4cabbbf-859a-45ea-984a-1892586b32ea%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Aug 2008 - Why there almost certainly IS a God: Keith Ward and Robert Stovold</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>'B Strong' is a former Christian who lost his faith after examining the claims of the Bible. His booklet "Jesus is a hoax" claims, among many things, that the Apostle Paul was mentally ill due to his fanatical pre and post-conversion behaviour. It also claims Jesus is one of the greatest hoaxes of history.</p> <p>John Tancock (JT) is a Welsh church leader and apologist. He engages the sceptical arguments on Paul and Jesus. He believes Jesus is one of the best attested historical character of antiquity and that the Apostle Paul one of his most reliable (and perfectly sane) witnesses.</p> <p>They will continue the debate at the "Unbelievable?" Group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For JT's Youtube apologetics videos see <a href='http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=john+tancock&suggested_categories=22&page=1'>http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=john+tancock&suggested_categories=22&page=1</a></p> <p>To get in touch with JT directly email [email protected]</p> <p>For B Strong's booklets and blog see <a href='http://s2.webstarts.com/wowbooks/'>http://s2.webstarts.com/wowbooks/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion then you will probably enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51D59EC4-5ED8-41FC-B79A-7CB2590EABE9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9A7A4F73-38F7-4023-A422-DBBAB95936CC%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Apr 2008 Proof for the Resurrection - </a>Evangelist Tony Costa & Atheist Ken Humphreys debate. </p>

<p>Can we use science to ascertain whether prayer works? Data from a series of prayer experiments is part of the evidence that US atheist scientist Victor Stenger uses to build the case against God in his best-selling book "God: The failed hypothesis".</p> <p>David Bartholomew is a Christian and Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the London School of Economics. He has written a paper contesting Stenger's use of data to disprove God as invalid.</p> <p>They debate the issues on whether we can detect or disprove God using scientific methods.</p> <p>For Victor Stenger see <a href='http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/VWeb/Media.html'>http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/VWeb/Media.html</a></p> <p>For David Bartholomew see <a href='http://www.djbartholomew.com/'>http://www.djbartholomew.com/</a></p> <p>For the Science and Christian Belief Journal his paper will be published in <a href='http://www.scienceandchristianbelief.org/'>http://www.scienceandchristianbelief.org</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCEC5FC7C-DF69-4638-AD36-3F7765098E8D%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Jun 2010 - "Is God a Failed hypothesis - philosophically?" Atheist US physicist Victor Stenger vs. Prof of Sociology Steve Fuller</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B96609dca-02b2-4902-ba99-1a29441449b1%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 Mar 2009 - Fine Tuning of the Universe - is it evidence of God? Nicholas Beale vs Julian Baggini</a></p> <p>To join the discussion visit the "Unbelievable?" Group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>The first of two shows featuring atheist US physicist Victor Stenger, author of NY Times bestseller "God: The failed Hypothesis".</p> <p>Stenger claims that Christian belief has been a block to science historically and that science has shown the Universe to look "Exactly as it would if there were no God".</p> <p>Steve Fuller is Professor of Sociology at Warwick University. He takes issue with the current wave of scientific atheism and in his new book "Science" (The Art of Living Series, Acumen) says that science can't be done without the concept of God at its heart.</p> <p>For Victor Stenger see <a href='http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/VWeb/Home.html'>http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/VWeb/Home.html</a></p> <p>To buy the book "God: the failed hypothesis" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Failed-Hypothesis-Science-Shows/dp/1591024811'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Failed-Hypothesis-Science-Shows/dp/1591024811</a></p> <p>For Steve Fuller see <a href='http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/sfuller/fullers_index'>http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/sfuller/fullers_index</a></p> <p>For "Science (Art of Living)" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Art-Living-Steve-Fuller/dp/1844652041'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Art-Living-Steve-Fuller/dp/1844652041</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussion shows visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a>or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB0C7BA16-668B-43C2-8E3A-AE880B33FD32%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Feb 2010 - Do we need God to Do Science? Steve Fuller and Thomas Dixon debate Intelligent Design and the Dover Trial</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F957207-7564-4B70-AA1E-AD9474E8C768%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Nov 2008 - Richard Dawkins & John Lennox's Oxford debate - a review with interviews and comment</a></p> <p>Join in the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>The Bible is often criticised for either supporting or not condemning the institution of slavery. So how should we treat portions of Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that relate to slavery? Why does the Old Testament contain laws regarding the treatment of slaves? Does Paul condemn or affirm the institution?</p> <p>Bob Price is a former US church minister whose doubts about the Bible led him to ultimately reject evangelical Christian faith. He says that the Bible is a book that reflects the time it was written in. Slavery was acceptable and the early Christians regrettably followed suit, and did not challenge the prevailing status quo.</p> <p>David Instone-Brewer is a New Testament Scholar at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He says that, in its cultural context, the Bible goes as far as it can towards an anti-slavery message and that Christians have been at the forefront of anti-slavery movements.</p> <p>For Bob Price see <a href='http://www.robertmprice.mindvendor.com/'>http://www.robertmprice.mindvendor.com/</a></p> <p>For David Instone-Brewer see <a href='http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer'>http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer</a></p> <p>For his Visual Sermons see <a href='http://www.visualsermons.co.uk/'>http://www.visualsermons.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debates visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA3830B99-B98A-425A-A2C6-1C4DEAF94341%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity Good for us?" US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F8A97D2-2B10-475F-B0DD-3D0A13E7F98B%7D'>Unbelievable? 2 May 2009 -"Did Jesus Exist?" - Apologist JP Holding & Atheist Ken Humphreys debate.</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Dr Adam Bradford believes he has discovered a significant new insight into Jesus Christ. In "The Jesus Discovery" he explains why he believes that Jesus was not an unschooled peasant preacher, as many depict him. Instead, he claims that Jesus came from a middle class family and would have been schooled in Jerusalem's top school of Rabbis. This, he says, explains how the religious authorities treated him before and after his trial.</p> <p>Is there evidence for this view, and what difference would it make if it were true? </p> <p>New Testament Scholar David Instone-Brewer debates the evidence with Adam.</p> <p>For "The Jesus Discovery" website <a href='http://www.thejesusdiscovery.com/'>http://www.thejesusdiscovery.com/</a></p> <p>To order the book <a href='http://www.templehouse-publishing.com/books.htm'>http://www.templehouse-publishing.com/books.htm</a></p> <p>For David Instone-Brewer see <a href='http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer'>http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer</a></p> <p>For his work on divorce & remarriage see <a href='http://www.instonebrewer.com/divorceremarriage/'>http://www.instonebrewer.com/divorceremarriage/</a></p> <p>For more Christian theological debates visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD911467D-0245-42EC-891B-660C3CA77809%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Feb 2010 - "What did Jesus really say about Divorce and remarriage?" - David Instone-Brewer debates Andrew Cornes</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B39660607-7118-4713-B5A1-8C27E9556BD2%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Oct 2008 - Why Should I believe in Jesus? Ex-Christian Norman Hansen vs. Amy Orr-Ewing of the Zacharias Trust</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

In response to listener requests Justin hosts two shows dealing with Homosexuality and Christian faith. <p>This second show addresses whether the church is homophobic in its attitude towards gay people. Would a gay person feel welcome at an evangelical church? Should practising gays be allowed to become church members or receive communion? Has the church focussed on the gay issue to the exclusion of all other sins?</p> <p>Mike Dark of the organisation "Accepting Evangelicals" is a gay Christian in a same sex relationship. He says he experienced rejection and homophobia in his church when he "came out" as gay, but has since found a church where same sex relationships are welcomed.</p> <p>John Richardson (who blogs as the Ugley Vicar) is part of the conservative-evangelical Anglican group Reform. He believes there is a line to be drawn when it comes to the church condoning same sex activity among its members.</p> <p>Martin Hallett is the former director of The True Freedom Trust. As a Christian of homosexual orientation he chooses to remain celibate, believing the Bible does not condone same sex activity. But he says the church is often guilty of homophobia too.</p> <p>For Mike Dark see <a href='http://www.acceptingevangelicals.org/'>http://www.acceptingevangelicals.org/</a></p> <p>For John Richardson see <a href='http://ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/'>http://ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.reform.org.uk/'>http://www.reform.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For Martin Hallett see <a href='http://www.truefreedomtrust.co.uk/'>http://www.truefreedomtrust.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian theological debates visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B37D98F71-3ECA-4B60-84E9-60F04FDCE4D0%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 Aug 2009 - "Does religion make people unhappy?" - Christian Apologist Tom Price & Atheist Barry Duke</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8D45E897-4FD5-4D0B-B913-9588AC6990C1%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Apr 2009 - Peter Kerridge, Terry Sanderson and Andrea Williams - "I am A Christian" - are Christians being marginalised in society?</a></p> <p>Join the debate at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>In response to listener requests Justin hosts two shows dealing with Homosexuality and Christian faith.</p> <p>This first show addresses the main scriptural passages that relate to homosexuality. Are the prohibitions against same sex acts in the Old Testament relevant to today? What is the correct interpretation of the apostle Paul's writing on "homosexual offenders" in Romans, Corinthians and elsewhere? Were Jonathan and King David gay lovers?</p> <p>Mike Dark of the organisation "Accepting Evangelicals" is a gay Christian in a same sex relationship. He believes that Old and New Testament prohibitions on homosexuality need to be understood in light of their cultural context and that they do not preclude faithful, loving same sex relationships today.</p> <p>John Richardson (who blogs as the Ugley Vicar) is part of the conservative-evangelical Anglican group Reform. He believes the remit of scripture clearly stands against all forms of homosexual behaviour.</p> <p>Jeremy Marks of the gay affirming Christian support organisation "Courage UK" explains why they had a radical change of mind on same sex relationships in 2000.</p> <p>For Mike Dark see <a href='http://www.acceptingevangelicals.org/'>http://www.acceptingevangelicals.org/</a></p> <p>For John Richardson see <a href='http://ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/'>http://ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.reform.org.uk/'>http://www.reform.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For Jeremy Marks see <a href='http://www.courage.org.uk/'>http://www.courage.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian theological debates visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed today's programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0A6DC1DE-6454-4C9A-AC8C-64E537BC0312%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Apr 2010 - "Grill a Christian" show - four atheists challenge David Robertson with their objections to faith</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bd911467d-0245-42ec-891b-660c3ca77809%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Feb 2010 - "What did Jesus really say about Divorce and remarriage?" - David Instone-Brewer debates Andrew Cornes</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Evangelical Christians hold that sexual relations outside of marriage are against Biblical mandate and have negative moral and social consequences.</p> <p>In modern society, as marriage becomes less common and most people are sexually active from their teens, is this belief outmoded and irrelevant?</p> <p>Sue Meyer describes herself as an "Atheist freethinking feminist". She claims that Christian marriage has historically been used as a way of subjugating women. She says that the modern climate where people are at liberty to have sex with who they want, when they want is a welcome change.</p> <p>Faith Forster is one of the founders of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship network of churches in the UK. She says that the Biblical principle of keeping sex within the marriage bond is given for the good of both individuals and society.</p> <p>For Faith Forster visit <a href='http://www.ichthus.org.uk/'>http://www.ichthus.org.uk/</a></p> <p>You can hear more Christian/non-Christian debate at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8bbc084c-3447-42e7-86ac-e89dea4217a4%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Jan 2008 Abortion - pro-life vs. pro-choice.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0309431f-baf9-4114-9199-afc375e6738d%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 Jun 2007 - Are evangelical Christians too exclusive?</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Unbelievable? group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Peter Hitchens is a writer and regular columnist for the Mail on Sunday. Unlike his atheist brother Christopher, Peter is a committed Christian having himself been an atheist in younger years.</p> <p>His new book "The Rage Against God" challenges the anti-theism of his brother and the 'new atheism', taking as its starting point a debate they both took part in two years ago.</p> <p>He debates with atheist Adam Rutherford, a scientific broadcaster and writer, on whether society can function without a God-given moral compass at its centre. They cover issues such as faith, secularism, the church, atheist states and abortion in this wide ranging discussion.</p> <p>You can buy "The Rage against God" at <a href='http://premier.org.uk/shop'>http://premier.org.uk/shop</a></p> <p>For Peter Hitchens' Blog see <a href='http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/'>http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For Adam Rutherford see <a href='http://adamrutherford.com/'>http://adamrutherford.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or Get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bbc498d15-f891-4276-92a8-1c615c2fc619%7D'>Unbelievable? 4 Jul 2009 - Peter Hitchens & Ibrahim Mogra debate "Is Islam or Christianity the best future for Britain?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1e86ef13-3c29-40ac-98ad-5cb423c75a22%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Sep 2009 - "Would Europe be better off as an atheistic or Christian society?" David Robertson, Ed Turner & Richard Morgan</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>"The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ" is the latest book from the pen of prominent atheist author Philip Pullman. It re-imagines the story of Jesus as the story of two twins - one called Jesus, the other Christ. It is the twin Christ who writes the history of Jesus, turning him into the God-man of the Gospels. </p> <p>Philip Pullman joins Justin Brierley to discuss whether we should believe the Biblical stories of Jesus as historical fact or whether myth and invention are inevitable in the 2000 year old Gospel accounts.</p> <p>Christian journalist Martin Saunders engages Pullman on his view of the Church and his scepticism of the miraculous while Bible Scholar Anthony McRoy challenges Pullman's view that the Gospels are the product of the mythologising and interpretation of its historical core. He particularly takes issue with Pullman's recasting of the resurrection as a fabricated trick to create the foundation of the future church.</p> <p>For "The book of Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ" see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Jesus-Scoundrel-Christ-Myths/dp/1847678254'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Jesus-Scoundrel-Christ-Myths/dp/1847678254</a></p> <p>For a further debate between Philip Pullman and Rt Revd Lord Richard Harries courtesy of English Pen go to <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/features.aspx'>http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/features.aspx</a></p> <p>For Philip Pullman see <a href='http://www.philip-pullman.com/'>http://www.philip-pullman.com/</a></p> <p>Martin Saunders is a contributor to Christianity Magazine and reviews the book in their June edition <a href='http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/'>http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For Anthony McRoy on the historical Jesus see <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/debunking-channel-4s-conspiracy-theory.htm'>http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/debunking-channel-4s-conspiracy-theory.htm</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51D59EC4-5ED8-41FC-B79A-7CB2590EABE9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0AECB5BB-FCAE-432F-8224-960C4AD52A5C%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - and the Eyewitnesses part 1 : Richard Bauckham and James Crossley</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B27637C4A-FD2C-4974-A037-CD6F8C374A24%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Sep 2008 Christianity on trial pt 1: Can I trust the Bible? Atheist lawyer Ed Turner vs Theologian Andy Bannister</a></p> <p>Jon the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Test of Faith is an initiative aimed at showing that Christian faith and good science are perfectly compatible. As the Tour reaches london on 19th May we ask "Do we need God, now that we have science?"</p> <p>Denis Alexander is a biologist from the Faraday Insititute in Cambridge. As a Christian he believes that his science coheres with and supports his faith. Stephen Law of the Royal Institute of Philosophy believes that science together with philosophy can be used to refute the existence of God.</p> <p>They discuss Evolution, the problem of evil, the God of the Gaps, the cosmological and fine tuning arguments for the existence of God and more besides.</p> <p>For Test of Faith and the London Tour (Wed 19th May, 7.30pm at The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity) visit <a href='http://www.testoffaith.com/'>http://www.testoffaith.com</a></p> <p>For Stephen Law visit <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>For Denis Alexander visit <a href='http://graphite.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/'>http://graphite.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme then you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6E927C1C-283A-4F9E-8816-DF581ADDE9FF%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Jun 2009 - "Is Christian faith at odds with science?" Atheist biologist PZ Myers & Christian biologist Denis Alexander</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4018E454-FB8B-402E-8A58-275044A1A8D1%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Jan 2009 Ehrman & Richard Swinburne - "God's Problem: does the Bible fail to answer the problem of suffering?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B17AFF277-FBE0-4CAD-AE38-AF114E861BFA%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Nov 2008 - Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose? Denis Alexander & Stephen Lloyd debate</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>We mix things up a bit this week with a different format. Four atheist listeners of the show get their chance to air their objections to Christian faith. Taking their questions and criticisms is Church pastor David Robertson, author of "The Dawkins Letters".</p> <p>Martyn Frame asks "Would the Universe look different without God?". Trevor asks "What about Old Testament Laws that we find offensive?". Alex Bryce probes David on the Moral argument for God. David Moser questions whether the problem of suffering has been properly thought through by Christians.</p> <p>The debate will continue online at the 'Unbelievable?' group of the Premier Community as each atheist posts up their questions and David responds. Join in at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For David Robertson see <a href='http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/'>http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme then you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA3830B99-B98A-425A-A2C6-1C4DEAF94341%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity Good for us?" US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BEAACC407-988F-4B87-A8C4-34760BC4B7A0%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Jun 2009 - The Moral Argument For God - Atheist Paul Orton & Christian David Robertson</a></p>

<p>What does it take for life to get going in our universe? Is there intelligence in the stars or right under our nose? Renowned astrophysicist Paul Davies chats to Oxford Professor of Mathematics John Lennox.</p> <p>A popular science author, Davies is also the Chair of the SETI post detection task force. His latest book "The Eerie Silence" which marks SETI's 50th anniversary examines the likelihood of the universe producing life elsewhere.</p> <p>John Lennox is a Christian Mathematician and philosopher. He is the author of "God's Undertaker: has science buried God?" and has debated Richard Dawkins on several occasions.</p> <p>Davies' work on the fine tuning of the universe for life has been sympathetic to theism. In this programme Lennox challenges Davies to look to design not just in cosmology but in the cell. They also chat about what the discovery of ET would mean for Christian theology.</p> <p>For Paul Davies see <a href='http://cosmos.asu.edu/'>http://cosmos.asu.edu/</a></p> <p>For his book "The Eerie Silence" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eerie-Silence-Are-Alone-Universe/dp/1846141427'>click here</a></p> <p>For John Lennox see <a href='http://johnlennox.org/'>http://johnlennox.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via iTunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F957207-7564-4B70-AA1E-AD9474E8C768%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Nov 2008 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F957207-7564-4B70-AA1E-AD9474E8C768%7D'>Dawkins & John Lennox's Oxford debate - a review with interviews and comment.</a> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B96609DCA-02B2-4902-BA99-1A29441449B1%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 Mar 2009 Tuning of the Universe - is it evidence of God? Nicholas Beale vs Julian Baggini</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>