Unbelievable?

<p>An Inter-Christian discussion on the beliefs and doctrines that are distinctive of Seventh Day Adventists. Why do they hold to Saturday as the "true" day for worship and rest? Are they too legalistic? What about the failed prophecy of Christ's return that they grew out of? What should we make of founder Ellen White's teaching on "Investigative Judgement"?</p> <p>David Burnett and Victor Hulbert of the SDA church in the UK respond to these questions raised by Doug Harris of the Reachout Trust in a friendly encounter seeking to understand more about the denomination.</p> <p>For the Seventh Day Adventist Church see <a href='http://www.adventist.org.uk/'>http://www.adventist.org.uk</a> or <a href='http://tottenham.adventistchurch.org.uk/'>http://tottenham.adventistchurch.org.uk</a></p> <p>Watch Doug Harris, Victor Hulbert and Gerard Chrispin's TV debate <a href='http://www.adventistinfo.org.uk/about/world-in-focus.php'>http://www.adventistinfo.org.uk/about/world-in-focus.php</a></p> <p>For Doug Harris see <a href='http://www.reachouttrust.org/'>http://www.reachouttrust.org/</a></p> <p>Hear more theological debate at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or subscribe to 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=%7B98F28C5E-E933-495F-BCF2-57119AA0EB34%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Sep 2007 - Mormonism and Christianity</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B61128215-A5F4-4A1F-AC49-B10A02B0D079%7D'>Unbelievable? 9 Feb 2008 - Bahai faith and Christianity</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group on the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>The Unification church of Revd Sun Myung Moon (aka The Moonies) is often regarded as a cult. But what do they actually believe about Jesus and his death and resurrection?</p> <p>Christian Nseka is a member of the religion and believes we need to see Jesus' death and resurrection in a new way. He believes that Christ did not fulfil his mission and that Revd Moon is the new Messiah.</p> <p>Doug Harris runs the Reachout Trust, a Christian organisation seeking to engage with Cults and the New Age. He believes that Nseka's understanding of the Bible is skewed and he has missed the point of Jesus death and resurrection at Easter.</p> <p>For Doug Harris visit <a href='http://www.reachouttrust.org/'>http://www.reachouttrust.org/</a> or his TV show on Revelation TV <a href='http://www.revelationtv.com/progblog.php?progid=795'>http://www.revelationtv.com/progblog.php?progid=795</a></p> <p>For Christian Nseka visit <a href='http://www.messiah101.com/'>http://www.messiah101.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 <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/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%7BAE95F5B3-BFA8-4C7A-93F7-B741F886A8C1%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Jan 2008 Christianity and Freemasonry - serving two masters? Doug Harris & Michael Donovan</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 - Evangelist Tony Costa & 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>Richard Morgan and Todd Pitner both experienced adult conversions from atheism to Christian Faith. </p> <p>Morgan, whose conversion story two years ago has been told before on "Unbelievable?" questions whether atheists who rule out personal experience as evidence for God are acting consistently.</p> <p>Todd Pitner who was converted two and a half years ago presents his own story and what he believes was a miraculous event. He now runs a website <a href='http://www.iloveatheists.com/'>http://www.iloveatheists.com</a> that seeks to answer the main challenges to Christian belief.</p> <p>Atheist Gordon Livesey interacts with both stories as we ask questions such as - "Is a Christian's testimony their best evangelistic tool?" and "Is there more to evidence than a purely scientific approach?"</p> <p>Want more? Todd, Richard and Gordon are discussing this show 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 Richard Morgan see <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan</a></p> <p>and read his story here (p8): <a href='http://www.freechurch.org/pdf/monthlyrecord/sept08.pdf'>http://www.freechurch.org/pdf/monthlyrecord/sept08.pdf</a></p> <p>For Todd Pitner's website see <a href='http://www.iloveatheists.com/'>http://www.iloveatheists.com/</a></p> <p>For his story see: <a href='http://www.iloveatheists.com/about_us/dear-friends'>http://www.iloveatheists.com/about_us/dear-friends</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate audio visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the mp3 podcast at <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/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%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><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD737EEF1-70E2-4800-9D2C-08F82980B8C0%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 May 2009 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD737EEF1-70E2-4800-9D2C-08F82980B8C0%7D'>Reconciling Bible Contradictions: Christian Derek Tidball vs. Atheist Gordon Livesey</a> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Hear the debate that took place after the "Unbelievable?" screening of Intelligent Design Film "Expelled" at Imperial College London in Feb 2010.</p> <p>Against the film: Atheist Prof Susan Blackmore (Psychology, Plymouth) & Theistic evolutionist Prof Keith Fox (Biology, Southampton)</p> <p>For the film: Prof Steve Fuller (Sociology, Warwick) & Dr. Alastair Noble (Former Inspector of Schools)</p> <p>Panellists on both sides of the ID debate give their reactions to the film's claims that scientists are not free to question Darwinian evolution and the link the film makes between Nazi Eugenics and evolutionary theory. Followed by Q&A from the audience.</p> <p>You can hear the second debate that took place in the evening at the "Features" page:</p> <p><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 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>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</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=%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>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>Is the doctrine of the Trinity to be found in the Bible? Was Jesus really "of one substance" with God the Father?</p> <p>US Christian apologist James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries returns to defend the doctrine of the Trinity as he discusses key Old and New Testament texts with Sir Anthony Buzzard of the Restoration Fellowship.</p> <p>James believes the doctrine of the Trinity is implicit and explicit at various points throughout scripture. Anthony disagrees and claims the Doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most costly mistakes the Christian church ever made.</p> <p>For James White see <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>http://www.aomin.org/</a></p> <p>For Anthony Buzzard see <a href='http://www.restorationfellowship.org/'>http://www.restorationfellowship.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 at <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101</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=%7B8C40D9DC-9FFE-4E03-9541-72004F6A822B%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Oct 2009 - "Jesus and the God of Israel" Is the divinity of Jesus at odds with Jewish Monotheism? Richard Bauckham & James Crossley</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6EB6CE4D-F094-4806-BC75-322D24BD9459%7D'>Unbelievable? 31 Jan 2009 - Christadelphianism - what it is and how it differs from mainstream Christian faith.</a></p> <p>To hear Justin's "Tale of Two Megachurches" documentary mentioned at the end of today's show visit <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 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>A year ago the British Humanist Association launched the "Atheist Bus Campaign" declaring "There is probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life".</p> <p>Would we enjoy life and be less worried without belief in God in modern Britain? Where do humanist values come from? What about the role of faith in school and society? Their latest poster campaign urges that children should not be "labelled" with a faith position.</p> <p>Andrew Copson Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association discusses the issues with Scottish minister and apologist David Robertson.</p> <p>For the BHA see <a href='http://www.humanism.org.uk/'>http://www.humanism.org.uk</a></p> <p>For David Robertson see <a href='http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/davidblog'>http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/davidblog</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> of 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/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%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><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>Check out the "Unbelievable?" TV debate on "Christian Origins" that won Gold at the 2010 Christian Broadcasting Council Awards here. <a href='http://player.premier.tv//Premiertv.aspx?AssetId=23b04461-0eec-4668-bc56-b93d6df14693'>http://player.premier.tv//Premiertv.aspx?AssetId=23b04461-0eec-4668-bc56-b93d6df14693</a></p> <p>Join the discussions at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries is on the show this week and next defending the Christian faith. Today he argues the Bible is historically more reliable than the Koran. </p> <p>Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute argues for the Koran and criticises the transmission of Biblical writings.</p> <p>How were both scriptures written and passed on? Among other things the Koran and Bible disagree on an important event - Jesus' crucifixion. So which should we trust?</p> <p>For James White visit <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>http://www.aomin.org/</a></p> <p>For Adnan Rashid visit <a href='http://www.hittininstitute.com/'>http://www.hittininstitute.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian and non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101</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=%7B457E6750-CF8B-4C74-8448-49813B414B39%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 Does the Trinity lead to polytheism? James White of Alpha & Omega ministries debates Abdullah Al Andalusi</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B98BB60EA-F1B9-47B5-89CE-ECB8AD75A53E%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Jul 2008 Which is more relevant to 21st Century Britain: Islam or Christianity?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" Group of the Premier Community</a> <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Are societies better off with the influence of Christianity? Are Christians more caring than atheists? What role should faith play in society?</p> <p>Just some of the questions explored by atheist Michael Shermer and Christian David Robertson.</p> <p>Michael Shermer is president of the US Skeptics Society and Editor of its magazine "Skeptic". He claims that there are various ways in which Christianity has had a negative influence on society and that a Christian worldview is unnecessary for living a good life.</p> <p>David Robertson is pastor of St Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland and author of "The Dawkins Letters". He says that true Christianity has been a force for good and continues to empower people to live better lives.</p> <p>For Michael Shermer visit <a href='http://www.michaelshermer.com/'>http://www.michaelshermer.com</a></p> <p>For David Robertson visit <a href='http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/'>http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/</a></p> <p>You can hear more Christian/non-Christian discussions 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 Via <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%7B8B4B875D-57DD-42B3-BC5F-29D9FDD4AA38%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Jul 2009 - Do miracles happen today? Atheist Michael Shermer vs Christian Adrian Holloway</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>Join in the discussions 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>This week: As part of Premier Radio's coverage of National Marriage Week we look at two different Christian views of Divorce and Remarriage.</p> <p>Andrew Cornes is Vicar of All Saints Crowborough. He holds to the traditional understanding that Jesus taught divorce is only permissible for adultery, and that the Bible forbids remarriage.</p> <p>David Instone-Brewer is a New Testament scholar from Tyndale House Cambridge. He believes the church has misunderstood Jesus teaching on divorce. He claims that Jesus was responding to "any cause" divorce - a Rabbinical view of divorce popular at the time.</p> <p>They debate the Biblical and pastoral issues involved.</p> <p>For David Instone-Brewer visit <a href='http://www.divorceremarriage.com/'>http://www.divorceremarriage.com</a></p> <p>For his book "Divorce and Remarriage in the Church" (Paternoster) <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Divorce-Remarriage-Church-Solutions-Realities/dp/1842271806/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265981410&sr=8-2'>Click here</a> </p> <p>For Andrew Cornes visit <a href='http://www.allsaintscrowborough.org/'>http://www.allsaintscrowborough.org</a></p> <p>For his book "Divorce and Remarriage: Biblical Principle and Pastoral Practise" (Christian Focus) <a href='http://www.christianfocus.com/item/show/209/-'>Click here</a></p> <p>For Christian/non Christian debate and theology 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 show you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA1078084-F7C6-40C4-982D-6C9306F595E9%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Aug 2009 Debating doctrine: Hell - Conditional immortality vs. Eternal conscious torment - James White debates Roger and Faith Forster</a></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>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>Hundreds of thousands died in the Haiti earthquake of Jan 2010. Many more are still suffering. So where was God?</p> <p>Can we believe in an all loving, all powerful God in the face of such suffering and destruction?</p> <p>Roger Forster of The Ichthus Christian Fellowship argues that God suffers with those affected. Atheist Gordon Livesey believes that if God existed he would act to intervene. Nick Peters, who himself suffers from disability, argues that the existence of evil does not preclude a loving, almighty God.</p> <p>For Roger Forster's book "Suffering and the Love of God" visit <a href='http://www.ichthus.org.uk/Shop/'>http://www.ichthus.org.uk/Shop/</a></p> <p>To support the DEC appeal for Haiti visit <a href='http://www.dec.org.uk/'>www.dec.org.uk</a></p> <p>You can hear more Christian/non-Christian discussion at <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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes.</a></p> <p>If you want to hear similar programmes:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4018E454-FB8B-402E-8A58-275044A1A8D1%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Jan 2009 Bart 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=%7B83522139-8E9C-4069-919B-4BF46B8C0650%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Apr 2008 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B83522139-8E9C-4069-919B-4BF46B8C0650%7D'>problems with God - an Atheist and Christian philosopher debate</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>As we look forward to the screening and debate around the film Expelled at Imperial College London on Sat 27th Feb (See <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/expelled'>www.premier.org.uk/expelled</a> for info on extra screening & debate) two of the panellists join Justin to debate Intelligent Design.</p> <p>Steve Fuller is Professor of Sociology at Warwick University. He features as a pro ID advocate in the film "Expelled" and was an expert witness in the USA "Dover Trial" of 2005 when ID was judged non-scientific.</p> <p>Thomas Dixon is Senior Lecturer in History at Queen Mary University of London. He is critical of the film and the ID movement.</p> <p>For Steve Fuller see <a href='http://www.warwick.ac.uk/~sysdt/Index.html'>http://www.warwick.ac.uk/~sysdt/Index.html</a></p> <p>For his book "Dissent over Descent" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dissent-Over-Descent-Intelligent-Challenge/dp/1840468041/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264595140&sr=1-4'>click here</a></p> <p>For his forthcoming book "Science: the art of living" <a href='http://www.acumenpublishing.co.uk/display.asp?K=e2009012713293172&sf1=series&st1=The%20Art%20of%20Living&sort=sort_date/d&m=2&dc=15'>Click here</a></p> <p>For Thomas Dixon see <a href='http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff/dixont.html'>http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff/dixont.html</a></p> <p>For his book "Science and Religion: a very short introduction" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Religion-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0199295514'>Click Here</a></p> <p>Hear more faith debate at <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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy:</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=%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>For tickets to the newly added screening and debate on Sat 27th Feb at 6.30pm visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/expelled'>www.premier.org.uk/expelled</a></p>

<p>William (Bill) Dembski is an American mathematician, theologian and professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX. </p> <p>Bill returns to defend his latest Book "The End of Christianity" -an argument defending the Christian God against the argument of Evil.</p> <p>How can natural evil and death that have existed for millions of years on an Old Earth view be reconciled to the view that the Fall brought these things into God's good world? Why does God answer some prayers and not others? Does free will exist?</p> <p>Just some of the questions tackled by Bill as he engages with Former Christian Norman Hansen.</p> <p>For Dembski's blog see <a href='http://www.uncommondescent.com/'>http://www.uncommondescent.com/</a></p> <p>For his book " The End of Christianity" Click here</p> <p>For Norman Hansen see <a href='http://www.nrhansen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/'>http://www.nrhansen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non Christian debates 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://tunes.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=%7B4018E454-FB8B-402E-8A58-275044A1A8D1%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Jan 2009 Bart 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=%7B83522139-8E9C-4069-919B-4BF46B8C0650%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Apr 2008 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B83522139-8E9C-4069-919B-4BF46B8C0650%7D'>Philosophical problems with God - an Atheist and Christian philosopher debate</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Unbelievable? Group at the Premier Community</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>The documentary film "Expelled" is presented by US Actor Ben Stein and makes the case that scientists who question Darwinian orthodoxy and support Intelligent Design are being "expelled" from academia.</p> <p>As the UK edition of the DVD is released we ask "Is freedom of thought at stake or is Intelligent Design out of bounds when it comes to biological science?"</p> <p>Stephen C Meyer is co founder of the Discovery Institute in the USA and a major proponent of Intelligent Design. Peter Atkins is Professor of Chemistry at Oxford University and an outspoken atheist.</p> <p>They both feature in "Expelled" and join Justin to debate the pros and cons of Intelligent Design theory.</p> <p>Mark Haville who is bringing the film to the UK also joins the discussion.</p> <p>You can order Expelled the DVD (UK edition) at <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_0_8?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=expelled+no+intelligence+allowed&sprefix=expelled'>Amazon</a> <a href='http://www.play.com/Search.aspx?searchtype=r2alldvd&searchstring=expelled+No+Intelligence+Allowed&page=search&pa=search&go.x=33&go.y=7'>Play.com</a> and <a href='http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=-1&adultFlag=false&primaryID=dvd&simpleSearchString=expelled+no+intelligence+allowed'>HMV</a> (click for direct links) or via <a href='http://www.christianvideos.co.uk/'>http://www.christianvideos.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For details & booking for the Unbelievable? Screening of "Expelled" and debate at Imperial College London in February visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/expelled'>www.premier.org.uk/expelled</a></p> <p>For Stephen C Meyer's book visit <a href='http://www.signatureinthecell.com/'>http://www.signatureinthecell.com/</a> </p> <p>For info on Peter Atkins visit <a href='http://www.secularism.org.uk/prof.peteratkins.html'>http://www.secularism.org.uk/prof.peteratkins.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 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=%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><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B446BF2D5-D507-4656-B200-A617F5EBD15A%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Feb 2009 - DNA & the origin of life - the cosmic fingerprints of God? Perry Marshall and Peter Hearty debate.</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>A re-broadcast of a compelling debate with listener input on the issue of abortion.</p> <p>When does human life begin? Whose rights come first - the mother or foetus? Is disability grounds for abortion? Should the time limit for abortion in the UK be lowered? </p> <p>This debate between Liberal Democrat Shadow Science minister Evan Harris MP and Pro-life advocate Sarah Macken is joined by listeners and emails as the questions get discussed from both perspectives.</p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussion 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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may want to listen to:</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=%7B8BBC084C-3447-42E7-86AC-E89DEA4217A4%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jan 2008 Human Fertilisation & Embryology - are we playing God?</a></p> <p>You can join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Matthew and Luke are the two Gospel writers that include narratives of the birth of Christ. The traditional Nativity Story is an amalgamation of the two accounts. </p> <p>Critics claim the two stories do not match up. Barrister Charles Foster wrote "The Christmas Mystery" to show that Matthew and Luke are different, but reliable accounts of Jesus' birth. Atheist Robert Stovold believes that the stories are a blend of Pagan myth and later invention.</p> <p>Evangelical scholar Anthony McRoy also joins in the conversation.</p> <p>They debate issues such as Matthew's use of Old Testament prophecy, the Virgin birth, Bethlehem as the birth place and whether Luke dates the Census correctly.</p> <p>For Charles Foster see <a href='http://www.charlesfoster.co.uk/'>www.charlesfoster.co.uk</a> </p> <p>To buy "The Christmas Mystery" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Mystery-Charles-Foster/dp/1850787697'>click here</a></p> <p>For Robert Stovold and his booklet "Did Christians Steal Christmas?" <a href='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robert.stovold/The_Problem_With_Religion.html'>click here</a></p> <p>Hear more Christian/non Christian discussion at <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://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=%7B28325AF1-534F-49C5-8571-21AB0BEB47F4%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Dec 2008 Virgin Birth: Fact or Fiction? Revd Michael Sayward debates Unitarian Sarah Tinker</a></p> <p>Join in the discussion at the "Unbelievable" group on <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>The Premier Community</a></p>

<p>One of the world's leading Intelligent Design proponents joins Justin to explain why he believes biological life exhibits "specified complexity" that runs against Darwinian evolution.</p> <p>William (Bill) Dembski is an American mathematician, theologian and professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX. He debates the issue of ID with atheist Lewis Wolpert, Emeritus Professor of Biology at University College London.</p> <p>For Bill Dembski see <a href='http://www.designinference.com/'>http://www.designinference.com/</a> or his blog <a href='http://www.uncommondescent.com/'>http://www.uncommondescent.com/</a></p> <p>For Lewis Wolpert's Wikipedia profile see <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Wolpert'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Wolpert</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> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this porgramme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCA11CD79-1BF2-4FD7-AD3D-96FBB0A37723%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Jul 2009 - Intelligent Design vs Evolution - Peter S Williams and Peter Hearty debate</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B50A861B4-7228-4A9B-9D32-EA9BDBBC8E29%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 Aug 2008 - Darwin vs Design - Dr. Tom Woodward & Peter Hearty</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Atheists Richard Dawkins, and AC Grayling recently squared up against Christians Richard Harries and Charles Moore for a debate on the motion "Atheism is the new fundamentalism".</p> <p>Justin Brierley reviews the debate with audio clips from the speakers and Q&A session, as well as interviews with those who attended, including AC Grayling and the Chair of the debate Anthony Seldon.</p> <p>For the full debate visit <a href='http://www.intelligencesquared.com/'>http://www.intelligencesquared.com/</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> 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=%7BC1F284FC-7410-4ECA-AC4B-31C89A2866F7%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Professor Lewis Wolpert is Emeritus Professor of Biology at University College London. Professor Russell Cowburn is Chair of Nanotechnology at Imperial College.</p> <p>Wolpert is an atheist, Cowburn a Christian.</p> <p>Following on from a debate at Gunnersbury Baptist Church, the two scientists tackle the question "does science tell us anything about God?" Wolpert believes it does - that belief in God is a product of evolution. Cowburn believes that both science and scripture witness to a God who reveals himself to us.</p> <p>Their conversation ranges over evolution, the new atheism and whether God should reveal himself through the miraculous.</p> <p>To hear their original debate from November 2009 visit <a href='http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/opentoquestion/'>http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/opentoquestion/</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> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B3554D585-2574-42F1-B0DF-18676537A3BC%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Jun 2008 - Keith Ward on "The Big Questions in Science and Religion": Why Christians CAN believe in evolution</a></p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B446BF2D5-D507-4656-B200-A617F5EBD15A%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Feb 2009 - DNA & the origin of life - the cosmic fingerprints of God? Perry Marshall and Peter Hearty debate.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join in the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Dan Barker was a Christian evangelist and musician for 19 years before he lost his faith. He tells the story in his book "Godless: How an evangelical preacher became one of America's leading Atheists". Dan is now President of the Freedom from Religion Foundation in the USA.</p> <p>Charles Foster is a writer, barrister and traveller. A committed Christian he has written books defending the Christian faith including "The Jesus Inquest: the case for and against the resurrection". He says that, unlike Dan, when doubt came knocking he found the Bible to be trustworthy and the Christian story to be fulfilling. </p> <p>They discuss Dan's deconversion, the case for the resurrection, and whether we are better off free from religion.</p> <p>For Dan Barker see <a href='http://ffrf.org/about/bio_dan.php'>http://ffrf.org/about/bio_dan.php</a></p> <p>For his Book "Godless" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Godless-Evangelical-Preacher-Americas-Atheists/dp/1569756775'>click here</a></p> <p>For Charles Foster see <a href='http://www.charlesfoster.co.uk/'>http://www.charlesfoster.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For his book "The Jesus Inquest" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jesus-Inquest-Myth-History/dp/1854247522'>click here</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussion 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://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=%7BB268017B-84CF-4931-8D7A-0B45DACBAEF1%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Mar 2008 Can we trust the Gospels?</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 - Evangelist Tony Costa & Atheist Ken Humphreys debate</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Alister McGrath combines a background in science with a passion for theology and apologetics. "The Dawkins Delusion" - his critique of Richard Dawkins and the New Atheism has been a bestseller.</p> <p>In this wide-ranging interview McGrath shares his own journey of faith and why Christianity makes best sense of the world as he sees it. He addresses the way atheism is currently making its case, as well as fine tuning of the universe, the resurrection, heresy and much more besides!</p> <p>You can read the Christianity Magazine profile of Alister McGrath <a href='http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/features/alister_mcgrath.aspx'>here</a></p> <p>For Alister McGrath's website visit <a href='http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/'>http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/</a></p> <p>For more Christian debate and dialogue 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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the following:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B45DEA5BB-8D8F-4757-A1CC-75D6FFF8AA90%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 Gary Habermas - American Masters of Apologetics pt 1 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 1: Gary Habermas</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 William Lane Craig - American Masters of Apologetics pt 2 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig</a></p> <p>To join in the debate visit the Unbelievable group of the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Matthew Chapter 24's "Olivet Discourse" records Jesus saying that his followers will see him "coming on the clouds of the sky with great glory" and that "this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened."</p> <p>Two thousand years later Christians are still waiting for his return. We explore different Christian responses to the apparent expectation of the imminent return of Jesus in the New Testament. What do they make of other end time events such as The Tribulation and The Rapture?</p> <p>Terry Boyle Pastor for <a href='http://www.insightforliving.org.uk/'>Insight For Living</a> in the UK describes his "Dispensationalist" understanding of this and other passages.</p> <p>Dee Dee Warren describes her "Preterist" understanding of the passage and how she arrived at it.</p> <p>Andrew Whyte describes his journey of coming to a liberal view that early Christian writers were mistaken in their expectations.</p> <p>For more on Dee Dee Warren and Preterism see <a href='http://www.preteristsite.com/'>http://www.preteristsite.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.preteristblog.com/'>www.preteristblog.com</a> where she will be posting extra responses to the programme. </p> <p>For Terry Boyle and Insight for Living see <a href='http://www.insightforliving.org.uk/'>http://www.insightforliving.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian theology discussion 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 via <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%7BD737EEF1-70E2-4800-9D2C-08F82980B8C0%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 May 2009 Reconciling Bible Contradictions: Christian Derek Tidball vs. Atheist Gordon Livesey </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9DF408EB-29B0-4FCF-89A7-92D74F3CB968%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Dec 2008 Christian Zionism, Israel & the Church: Stephen Sizer debates Geoffrey Smith of Christian Friends of Israel</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>In light of Premier's <a href='http://www.faithwithoutfear.org/'>Faith Without Fear</a> campaign, this discussion between Anil Bhanot and Sunil Raheja addresses the tensions that exist when Christians seek to evangelise Hindus in India.</p> <p>What is acceptable? Is the response of some Hindus justified? Is it wrong for Christians to state that Jesus is the "only" way to God?</p> <p>To sign the petition for Justice for Christians in Orissa State, India go to <a href='http://www.faithwithoutfear.org/'>www.faithwithoutfear.org</a> </p> <p>For Anil Bhanot see <a href='http://www.hinducounciluk.org/'>www.hinducounciluk.org</a></p> <p>For Sunil Raheja see <a href='http://www.nlmg.org/'>www.nlmg.org</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> 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 want to listen to:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B548E92B2-462B-4DBB-B5C2-DA3133A4D3EC%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 Jul 2007 - Hindu & Christian concepts of God - Paul and Rohit</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BAB62129A-05F0-42AA-AAA7-D3C120D3A1FA%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Sep 2007 Yoga and Christianity - is there a conflict?</a></p> <p>Join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>John Shelby Spong is one of the most influential liberal Christians in the world and advocates that Christianity needs to re-interpreted for the modern world leaving behind supernatural beliefs. In his latest book "Eternal Life: a new vision" he claims that we need to transcend belief in God, heaven and hell to undesrtand what "Life in all its fullness" means.</p> <p>Terry Boyle, Uk Pastor of Insight for Living, defends an evangelical view of Scripture and doctrine and asks "what is left if we gut Christianity of its core beliefs?"</p> <p>For the Book "Eternal Life: a New Vision" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eternal-Life-Vision-Beyond-Religion/dp/0060762063'>click here</a></p> <p>For John Shelby Spong visit <a href='http://www.johnshelbyspong.com/'>http://www.johnshelbyspong.com/</a></p> <p>For Terry Boyle visit <a href='http://www.insightforliving.org.uk/'>http://www.insightforliving.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian debate and dialogue 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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you want to explore some of the issues raised by Spong in this programme then visit:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0AECB5BB-FCAE-432F-8224-960C4AD52A5C%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Jesus and the Eyewitnesses part 1 : Richard Bauckham and James Crossley</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B28325AF1-534F-49C5-8571-21AB0BEB47F4%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Dec 2008 - The Virgin Birth: Fact or Fiction? Revd Michael Sayward debates Unitarian Sarah Tinker</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B457E6750-CF8B-4C74-8448-49813B414B39%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 - Does the Trinity lead to polytheism? James White of Alpha & Omega ministries debates Abdullah Al Andalusi</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p> <p>Email the show <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Many have suggested that Christian belief in the divinity and worship of Jesus as God was a late development, and that Jesus' early followers did not regard him as being equal with God. So was Jesus merely regarded as an "elevated" being? Was high Christology at odds with the Jewish monotheism of the first century?</p> <p>New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham argues against these views. His book "Jesus and the God of Israel" claims that the worship of Jesus as God was both very Jewish and very early. Agnostic scholar James Crossley contests Richard's claims.</p> <p><a href='http://www.authenticmedia.co.uk/AuthenticSite/product/9781842275382.htm'>Click here for the book "Jesus and the God of Israel"</a> (Paternoster)</p> <p>For Richard Bauckham visit <a href='http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html'>http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html</a></p> <p>For James Crossley see <a href='http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html'>http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html</a></p> <p>Listen to more Christian/non-Christian debates at <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'>via podcast</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>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=%7B0AECB5BB-FCAE-432F-8224-960C4AD52A5C%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Richard Bauckham on the Gospels - pt 1: Richard Bauckham and James Crossley</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B10A2C09A-824B-4580-B00D-BC674D928A88%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Jan 2009 - How did Christianity begin?" Pt 2 - James Crossley & Michael Bird</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>"The Evangelical Universalist" was published several years ago. The author claimed to be an evangelical Christian who believes that everyone will ultimately be saved. He published under a pen name, but recently revealed his true identity as Robin Parry, editorial director of UK Christian publisher Paternoster.</p> <p>While Robin's views do not represent those of Paternoster, he tells why he has personally come to believe that the Bible teaches that everyone will ultimately be saved.</p> <p>Laurence M Blanchard, a pastor and author in California responds to Robin's arguments and raises questions such as "what's the point of evangelism if everyone will be saved?"</p> <p>Read Robin's blog here: <a href='http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/'>http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>Read his blog as the Evangelical Universalist here: <a href='http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/'>http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>Read about Laurence Blanchard here: <a href='http://http//www.charteroaklighthouse.org/about_us.htm'>http://http://www.charteroaklighthouse.org/about_us.htm</a></p> <p>To order "The Evangelical Universalist" book: </p> <p><a href='http://www.spck.org.uk/cat/show.php?9780281059881'>Click here for the UK</a></p> <p><a href='http://wipfandstock.com/store/The_Evangelical_Universalist'>Click here for the US</a></p> <p>To hear more Christian and non-Christian debates visit the showpage at <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://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the original show when Parry's voice was disguised:</p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD4035731-93A8-4D8A-8DE7-F18028E1FD9F%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Mar 2008 Christian Universalism - Will everyone be saved?</a></p> <p>For information on the Zacharias Trust apologetics training day mentioned at the end of the programme visit <a href='http://www.zactrust.org/'>http://www.zactrust.org/</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Ian Thorpe is an atheist and Jenni Hutchinson a Christian. They got chatting about faith after bumping into each other on the internet. They discuss whether the church is having a beneficial effect on society, Ian's concerns over "fundamentalism" and whether you need to believe in God to be good.</p> <p>See Ian's blog at <a href='http://machiavelli.blog.co.uk/'>http://machiavelli.blog.co.uk/</a> See Jenni's blog at <a href='http://vieira.blog.co.uk/'>http://vieira.blog.co.uk/</a> </p> <p>To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a>. Join the discussion on the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a>. </p>

<p>Andrew Wilson is an author and church leader. His book "GodStories" describes the Bible as "the gospel of God". He says the story is told in multiple ways of sins forgiven, shame removed, beauty restored, and meaning reinstated.</p> <p>Atheist Norman Bacrac of the Ethical Society contends that the picture the Bible paints of God is not as beautiful as Andrew claims - for instance how can the story of The Flood tell of a loving God?</p> <p>Find out about Andrew and GodStories at <a href='http://www.godstoriesbook.com/'>www.godstoriesbook.com</a></p> <p>For Norman Bacrac and the Ethical Society visit <a href='http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk/'>www.ethicalsoc.org.uk</a></p> <p>To hear 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> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>via itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B14326AF5-A299-4951-8E61-5AED29659D3F%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Aug 2007 - Deluded by Dawkins? Andrew Wilson debates atheist Gordon Livesey</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><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the debate at the Premier Community's "Unbelievable?" group</a></p>

<p>Christian Apologist David Robertson, Atheist blogger Ed Turner and Christian convert Richard Morgan return to debate the rights and wrongs of Christian and atheist influence in society.</p> <p>For David Robertson's book <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dawkins-Letters-Challenging-Atheist-Myths/dp/1845502612'>"The Dawkins Letters" Click here</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 Ed Turner see <a href='http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'>http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>For Richard Morgan see <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan</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> 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=%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=%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.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>The film "Creation" is released in the UK Sep 2009. Telling the story of how Charles Darwin came to write "On the Origin of Species" 150 years ago, the film highlights the clash of evolutionary theory and Christian belief. The problem of suffering is also addressed in the death of Darwin's daughter Annie.</p> <p>Justin Brierley interviews Randall Keynes, a great-great grandson of Darwin and the author of the book "Creation" that the film is based on. We also hear the discussion on evolution vs. creation that took place between invited guests (see below) at a church leaders screening of the film recently.</p> <p>For the movie see <a href='http://www.creationthemovie.com/flash'>http://www.creationthemovie.com/flash</a></p> <p>For church resources see <a href='http://www.damaris.org/creationmovie'>http://www.damaris.org/creationmovie</a></p> <p>For Nicholas Beale see <a href='http://www.questionsoftruth.org/authors/'>http://www.questionsoftruth.org/authors/</a></p> <p>For Steve Lloyd see <a href='http://www.biblicalcreationministries.org.uk/'>http://www.biblicalcreationministries.org.uk</a></p> <p>For Charles Foster see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Selfless-Gene-Charles-Foster/dp/0340964367'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Selfless-Gene-Charles-Foster/dp/0340964367</a></p> <p>Hear Christian/non-Christian discussion at <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 show you may also enjoy:</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><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 debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Continuing on from their discussion last week, believing and non-believing New Testament historians Richard Bauckham and James Crossley discuss whether the testimony of eyewitnesses in the Gospels is trustworthy.</p> <p>Bauckham fills out his reasoning for the Gospels being credible eyewitness testimony of Jesus' life, while Crossley disputes whether testimony of the miraculous can be used as historical evidence.</p> <p><a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jesus-Eyewitnesses-Gospels-Eyewitness-Testimony/dp/0802863906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251277431&sr=1-1'>For the book "Jesus and the Eyewitnesses" click here</a></p> <p>For Richard Bauckham see <a href='http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html'>http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html</a></p> <p>For James Crossley see <a href='http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html'>http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.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> 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=%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><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B45DEA5BB-8D8F-4757-A1CC-75D6FFF8AA90%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 Masters of Apologetics Pt 1: Gary Habermas</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Richard Morgan was a confirmed atheist for much of his life and a keen poster on the richarddawkins.net website. However, after becoming disillusioned with the mentality of some atheists on the website, he subsequently experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity in 2008. </p> <p>He relates the story, along with Christian apologist David Robertson who had a hand in his conversion. Ed Turner a forthright atheist blogger (aka Manicstreetpreacher) joins the discussion as they look at the world of Christian and Atheist chat forums.</p> <p>Chat to this week's guests at the "Unbelievable?" Group of the "Premier Community": <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For Richard Morgan see: <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/profile/RichardMorgan</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 Ed Turner see: <a href='http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'>http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com</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> 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=%7BB4983ABC-B0EA-4D46-9C80-E078AFD2D158%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Mar 2009 - "Challenging Atheist Myths" pt 1 Christian David Robertson & Atheist Adrian Hayter</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>Scriptural Reasoning is an organisation committed to honest interfaith dialogue that promotes "better quality disagreement". Its founder Muhammad Al-Hussaini explains how they hope to bring greater understanding of the scriptures of the three Abrahamic religions. </p> <p>He is joined by Liberal Judaism Rabbi Mark Solomon and Dr David Jackson, formerly of the London School of Theology. They discuss the purpose of interfaith dialogue and engage in some on-air scriptural reasoning on the theme of "servant leadership" reading from the Koran, the Torah and the Bible.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href='http://www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk/'>www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk</a></p> <p>You can hear more interfaith discussion at <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 programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B624C6E48-ECD0-4F84-920B-92AA6DB0B4F6%7D'>Unbelievable? 4 Aug 2007 - Judaism and Christianity</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9B2EB013-D45C-48AD-933F-8F2187EC213A%7D'>Unbelievable? 4 Oct 2008 - Does Islam or Christianity oppress women? Jay Smith and Mohamed Ali</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p> <p> </p>

<p>"Jesus and the Eyewitnesses" has been heralded as a paradigm shift in the way the authorship of the Gospels should be seen. </p> <p>Richard Bauckham is the author of the book, which won the 2009 Michael Ramsey prize. He argues that the Gospels are based on eyewitness accounts and should be regarded as fundamentally trustworthy.</p> <p>New Testament historian James Crossley discusses the implications of Bauckham's work and whether the Gospel of John was written by the disciple John himself, as Bauckham claims.</p> <p>They continue the debate next week...</p> <p><a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jesus-Eyewitnesses-Gospels-Eyewitness-Testimony/dp/0802863906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251277431&sr=1-1'>Click here For Jesus and the Eyewitnesses</a></p> <p>For Richard Bauckham visit <a href='http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html'>http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html</a></p> <p>For James Crossley see <a href='http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html'>http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html</a></p> <p>Listen to more Christian/non-Christian debates at <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'>via 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'>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=%7BFE6B5E54-449B-48D0-A438-A37DD1C8EB9F%7D'>Unbelievable? 17 Jan 2009 A believing and a non-believing New Testament scholar debate "How did Christianity begin?" - Michael Bird & James Crossley - Pt 1</a></p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the debate at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Many "New Atheists" have written books claiming that Christianity is bad for people. </p> <p>Barry Duke is editor of "The Freethinker" - a longstanding humanist magazine and website that seeks to show why religion is bad for the world. Barry claims that most religious people are weighed down by guilt and that atheism sets people free.</p> <p>Tom Price is an apologist with Damaris and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He says that his search for happiness was fulfilled when he found Christ as an adult.</p> <p>For Tom Price see: The Damaris Trust <a href='http://www.damaris.org/'>www.damaris.org</a> and the Oxford Centre for Christian apologetics <a href='http://www.theocca.org/'>http://www.theocca.org/</a></p> <p>For Barry Duke see: <a href='http://freethinker.co.uk/'>http://freethinker.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debates visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</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=%7B5ADC9592-E032-4C6B-B0ED-F1051FFDBA82%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Nov 2007 "I Sold My Soul on eBay" - the friendly atheist at a church near you... Tom Price & Hemant Mehta</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9F9E2CFE-3187-4C7D-B1B8-71FB19705F09%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Nov 2007 - The "New Atheism" - Barry Duke and David Marshall Debate</a></p> <p>You can also listen <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>via podcast</a> and <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'>Itunes</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>The first of two programmes focussing on inter-Christian debates over doctrine.</p> <p>500 years ago the birth of John Calvin heralded the arrival of one who would have a momentous impact on the shape of world Christianity.</p> <p>Calvinism is most often defined by its belief in predestination. Calvinist James White of Alpha and Omega ministries explains why he believes Calvin was right when he claimed that God's will alone controls the eternal destiny of humans. Roger and Faith Forster of the Ichthus Christian fellowship defend an Arminian view - that human freewill is part of God's grace when it comes to human salvation.</p> <p>For James White see <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>www.aomin.org</a></p> <p>For Roger and Faith see <a href='http://www.ichthus.org.uk/'>www.ichthus.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more Faith debates 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'>via 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 programme you may wish to listen to</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B457E6750-CF8B-4C74-8448-49813B414B39%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 Does the Trinity lead to polytheism? James White of Alpha & Omega ministries debates Abdullah Al Andalusi</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD09A55A0-DEE1-4DC3-904A-53E33B9B841A%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 Mar 2008 Easter & the Atonement - does it make sense? Roger Forster debates humanist Marilyn Mason</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>What do Christians believe about the immortality of the soul and the justification for punishment? Has hell been lost as a doctrine in the modern church?</p> <p>In their second inter-Christian encounter James White and Roger and Faith Forster explain their different view of hell. James White holds to an "eternal conscious torment" view - that those in hell are punished for all eternity. Roger and Faith Forster believe in "conditional immortality" - that only those in Christ are granted eternal life and those who go to hell cease to exist.</p> <p>For James White see <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>www.aomin.org</a></p> <p>For Roger and Faith see <a href='http://www.ichthus.org.uk/'>www.ichthus.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more faith debates 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'>via 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 programme you may wish to listen to</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD4035731-93A8-4D8A-8DE7-F18028E1FD9F%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Mar 2008 Christian Universalism - Will everyone be saved?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA00B81A4-6191-4425-9305-3084430275F2%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 Dec 2007 - Salvation: Grace or Works? A Jew & Christian compare approaches</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Get involved at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>You don't have to look far for claims of the miraculous. But what constitutes a "miracle" and do Christian beliefs in this area make sense?</p> <p>Michael Shermer is a well-known atheist in the USA and Director of the Skeptics Society. He says miraculous claims always have a natural explanation. Adrian Holloway is a London Pastor and apologist. He claims to have witnessed the miraculous and says that Michael's skepticism is unjustified.</p> <p>For Michael Shermer see <a href='http://www.michaelshermer.com/'>www.michaelshermer.com</a></p> <p>For Adrian Holloway see <a href='http://www.christchurchlondon.org/team.php'>www.christchurchlondon.org/team.php</a></p> <p>For more Christian/Non-Christian debate <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p>Unbelievable? 17 Nov 2007 - Are miracles evidence for God? <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCDEBC00E-4713-4103-A9B4-2E0A1DA990AD%7D'>Miracles and healing - is it evidence for the truth of Christianity?</a></p> <p>Unbelievable? 10 May 2008 The gift of tongues - faith or fake? <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8B5468E0-4892-4A1C-82AB-8A86F7A1DE4B%7D'>The gift of tongues - Faith or fake? Gerald Coates, Mark Johnston & Stephen Pilcher discuss.</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>A re-broadcast of a classic debate that won a New York Radio Festivals Gold medal.</p> <p>Peter Hearty is an atheist who says that Evolution alone explains the living world around us. Peter Williams, an Intelligent Design proponent claims that Evolution is a theory with serious problems that only an inference to design can explain. They debate, and we take calls from Christian and atheist listeners.</p> <p>For Peter S Williams: <a href='http://www.arn.org/authors/williams.html'>http://www.arn.org/authors/williams.html</a></p> <p>Peter Hearty recommends: <a href='http://www.talkorigins.org/'>http://www.talkorigins.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussion visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also like to listen to:</p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B446BF2D5-D507-4656-B200-A617F5EBD15A%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Feb 2009 DNA & the origin of life - the cosmic fingerprints of God? Perry Marshall and Peter Hearty debate.</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B50A861B4-7228-4A9B-9D32-EA9BDBBC8E29%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 Aug 2008 Darwin vs Design Darwin vs Design - Dr. Tom Woodward & Peter Hearty</a></p> <p>Click <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>here to 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>Join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Peter Hitchens is a well known journalist and Anglican Christian. Unlike his atheist brother Christopher, he believes Christianity is an essential bedrock for society. He says Islam will fill the spiritual vaccuum of Britain if secularists have their way.</p> <p>Ibrahim Mogra represents the Muslim Council of Britain. He says that Muslims are only interested in living harmoniously within society.</p> <p>They discuss Sharia Law, multiculturalism, religious freedom and more.</p> <p>For Peter Hitchens visit <a href='http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/'>http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For The Muslim Council of Britain visit <a href='http://www.mcb.org.uk/'>www.mcb.org.uk</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 show you may wish to listen to</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><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B95FA7EC8-7743-424B-B420-980E65506E2F%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Dec 2007</a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B95FA7EC8-7743-424B-B420-980E65506E2F%7D'> Jihad & terrorism - Does Islam need to be reformed?</a> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Nabeel Qureshi converted to Christianity from Islam after being convinced that the weight of evidence was in favour of Christian faith. Yahya Seymour's story is the opposite - he became a Muslim after having a Christian upbringing. They discuss the issues in advance of debates coming up in London.</p> <p>For more information on the debates from Sun 12 Jul 09 to Sat 18 Jul 09 see <a href='http://www.thedebateinitiative.com/'>www.thedebateinitiative.com</a> or <a href='http://www.answeringmuslims.com/'>www.answeringmuslims.com</a> </p> <p>If you enjoyed this show you may also want to listen to:</p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B98BB60EA-F1B9-47B5-89CE-ECB8AD75A53E%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Jul 2008 Islam & Christianity -which is more relevant to Britain? Which is more relevant to 21st Century Britain: Islam or Christianity?</a></p> <p>For more Christian/Non-Christian discussion visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> and <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>get the podcast</a> </p>

<p>Atheist Biologist PZ Myers is an outspoken critic of Christianity. He believes that faith in God and science are contradictory. He debates theistic evolutionist Denis Alexander, Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Is science is at odds with Christianity as PZ claims?</p> <p>They touch on Fine Tuning, Rationality, and whether God is an inference to the best explanation.</p> <p>For PZ Myers Blog: <a href='http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/'>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/</a></p> <p>For The Faraday Institute: <a href='http://www.faraday-institute.org/'>http://www.faraday-institute.org/</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=%7B002DD878-7CBF-4F2E-AA62-92FD84700E0C%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Oct 2007 Has science buried God? John Lennox & Robert Stovold</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?</a> Denis Alexander & Stephen Lloyd</p> <p>Hear more Christian/non-Christian debate at <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>Join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>What did the first Christians believe about Jesus? Muslim Abdul Haq, the author of "Before Nicea" claims that key doctrines of Christianity were formulated through later councils of the church. He says that there is no good evidence that early Christians believed in Jesus' divinity or even his crucifixion.</p> <p>Evangelical Christian scholar Anthony McRoy counters Haq's claims, insisting that the key doctrines of Christianity were well established in the early church and are implicit in Scripture.</p> <p>For Anthony McRoy <a href='http://www.west.org.uk/'>www.west.org.uk</a></p> <p>For "Before Nicea" by Abdul Haq <a href='http://www.onlineislamicstore.com/b8828.html'>click here</a></p> <p>For more Christian/Non-Christian debates 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></p> <p>Join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Atheist Paul Orton contacted the show saying he was unconvinced by the claim of some Christians that morality must be based in God, to make sense. He claims that morality is a product of biological and social evolution and "the changing moral Zeitgeist" determines the morals we hold.</p> <p>Christian apologist David Robertson claims that you can't make sense of "right" and "wrong" without reference to an ultimate standard - God. Anything else opens the door to moral nihilism.</p> <p>Slavery in the Bible, racism and much more enter the discussion as they discuss the practical outworking of our moral foundations.</p> <p>For David Robertson <a href='http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/'>http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.christianheritageuk.org.uk/Groups/81557/Home/Courses/Summer_Schools/Further_Apologetics/Further_Apologetics.aspx'>Click here for the apologetics course he is teaching in July 2009 </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> </p> <p>If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB4983ABC-B0EA-4D46-9C80-E078AFD2D158%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Mar 2009 "Challenging Atheist Myths" Part 1 Christian David Robertson & Atheist Adrian Hayter</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD164B6C2-AC1E-46EB-8BB8-D57853B5744B%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Jan 2008 Morality - do we need God to be Good?</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Laura Miller was captivated by Lewis' Narnia stories as a child. As a teenager she learnt of the Christian parallels in the books and felt "cheated and betrayed". Find out why in today's programme and how she has come to terms with Narnia by writing "The Magician's Book".</p> <p>Michael Ward is a leading expert on CS Lewis and author of "Planet Narnia". As a Christian the Narnia stories served to deepen his faith, and he has also recently uncovered a rich secret within the books that has gone unnoticed until now.</p> <p>They discuss how the Christian Narnia affected Miller and some of the criticisms she levels at them in her book. </p> <p>For Michael Ward see <a href='http://www.planetnarnia.com/'>www.planetnarnia.com</a></p> <p>For Laura Miller see <a href='http://www.lauramiller.org/'>www.lauramiller.org</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this discussion you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://http//www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD6262EC4-6BE6-4104-8A11-25594ACD9EB9%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Dec 2007 The Golden Compass - is it atheist propaganda?</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>Join the discussion at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>What should Christians believe about the "infallibility" of the Bible? Are the apparent contradictions that exist a problem?</p> <p>Derek Tidball is the former Principal of the London School of Theology. He engages with atheist Gordon Livesey who has compiled a list of, as he believes, errors and contradictions in the Bible.</p> <p>Find out more about Derek Tidball's books <a href='http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/author.pl/author_id=49'>here</a></p> <p>You can hear more Christian/Non-Christian debate at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</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=%7B6E1AD7AD-AECE-4E64-8351-DF4B888CB5D4%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 Jun 2008 Biblical inerrancy - Can we trust the Bible through and through?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Join the discussion at the Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Geshe Tashi Tsering has been a Buddhist monk since he was a teenager. He claims that fulfillment in life involves shedding negative mental states and embracing the enlightened understanding of Buddhism. We are the answer to our own salvation.</p> <p>Sunil Shivdasani is a Christian from a Hindu background. He works with Christian Vision for Men. He explains why he believes Jesus is the true way to enlightenment, why he believes in a creator God and that we need help from God to be saved.</p> <p>For Geshe Tashi Tsering see <a href='http://www.jamyang.co.uk/'>www.jamyang.co.uk</a></p> <p>For Sunil Shivdasani <a href='http://www.cvmen.org.uk/'>www.cvmen.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian discussion 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></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B841C037B-7722-4897-A049-3CA539261D24%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 Oct 2007 Buddhism Burma and Christianity - the path of non-violence</a></p> <p>Discuss this programme at the Premier Community</p> <p><a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a></p>

<p>Angels & Demons is the sequel to the film "The Da Vinci Code" - both by Dan Brown. Is Angels & Demons as controversial as Da Vinci? Probably not, but some are worried at the way it represents the Catholic Church and the science/faith debate.</p> <p>Justin is joined by Jesuit communications director Ged Clapson and Susan Fani of the Catholic League with their reaction to the film. Theologian & scientist David Wilkinson debates the science angle of the film with atheist Robert Stovold.</p> <p>For the film see <a href='http://www.angelsanddemons.com/'>www.angelsanddemons.com</a></p> <p>For Ged Clapson see <a href='http://www.jesuit.org.uk/'>www.jesuit.org.uk</a></p> <p>For the Catholic League <a href='http://www.catholicleague.org/'>www.catholicleague.org</a></p> <p>For David Wilkinson <a href='http://www.dur.ac.uk/theology.religion/staff/?id=2006'>click here</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debates 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>Join the debate at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>

<p>While non-Christians may doubt the miracles and resurrection of Jesus, few doubt his actual existence. </p> <p>However, Ken Humphreys believes the evidence for Jesus' very existence is scant and that Christian belief in him is the result of "late and fake" accounts.</p> <p>JP Holding is a vociferous defender of Christian history and doctrine and believes Ken's scepticism is unfounded and biased.</p> <p>They examine the evidence both in and beyond the Gospels for Jesus' existence.</p> <p>For JP Holding see <a href='http://www.tektonics.org/'>www.tektonics.org</a></p> <p>For Ken Humphreys see <a href='http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/'>www.jesusneverexisted.com</a></p> <p>Hear more Christian/non-Christian debates at <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>.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also be interested in:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA628DB4D-2502-4F94-AE93-0432F87C5E92%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 May 2008 - Josh McDowell answers tough questions on the Christian faith</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>Discuss this programme at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a> </p>

<p>Former UK Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt recently tabled an amendment to the Coroners and Justice Bill seeking to allow people not to be prosecuted for aiding others to die at overseas euthanasia clinics.</p> <p>Those who oppose Euthanasia see this is as part of a strategy to change the UK law that currently prohibits assisted suicide.</p> <p>In this edition of "Unbelievable?" Atheist Peer Lord Dick Taverne (Lib Dem) and Dan Boucher, Parliamentary Officer for Christian charity CARE debate the rights and wrongs of Euthanasia. Lord Taverne believes that the evidence shows Euthanasia is a caring way of dealing with those who are suffering, Dan Boucher believes it will herald a slippery slope to the devaluing of life.</p> <p>Hanne Stinson of the British Humanist Association and Trevor Stammers of the Christian Medical Fellowship also contribute.</p> <p>Should we accept the wishes of those with terminal illness that wish to die? Or are we creating a culture of death?</p> <p>Hear more Christian/Non-Christian debate at <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></p> <p>You may also be interested in listening to:</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><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>For CARE see: <a href='http://www.care.org.uk/'>http://www.care.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For the BHA see: <a href='http://www.humanism.org.uk/'>www.humanism.org.uk</a></p> <p>For the Christian Medical Fellowship see: <a href='http://www.cmf.org.uk/'>http://www.cmf.org.uk/</a></p> <p>Join in the discussion at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>The Premier Community</a></p>

<p>Jesus was a Jew. Christianity owes its birth to Judaism. But did Jesus represent the fulfilment of Jewish Messianic hopes and prophecy? </p> <p>Jonathan Romain is Rabbi of a Reform Synagogue in Maidenhead and was recently named as one of the most influential Jews in the UK. He believes that whatever Jesus was, he was not the Messiah promised in the Old Testament.</p> <p>Stephen Pacht is a Messianic Jew. He believes Jesus is the Messiah the Jews were promised, but has not been recognised yet by many fellow Jews.</p> <p>For Rabbi Jonathan Romain <a href='http://www.maidenheadsynagogue.org.uk/'>www.maidenheadsynagogue.org.uk</a></p> <p>For Stephen Pacht <a href='http://www.jewsforjesus.org.uk/'>www.jewsforjesus.org.uk</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></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BEE5E8F63-C253-4FAD-9A90-4632EBBB5D73%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 May 2008 Jesus & Jewishness: are they compatible? Rabbi Shmuley Boteach & Michael Brown debate </a></p> <p>Discuss this programme at the <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>Premier Community</a></p>