Transformational Suffering and The Karate Kid
How can we be transformed through suffering? Surprisingly, the eighties cult film The Karate Kid offers some insights. If you're unfamiliar…
Is Christianity a Body-Hating Worldview?
Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion[1] is probably the most well known, or notorious, of the populist atheist manifestos that have…
Why doesn't God answer my prayers?
How we reply to this complex question will very much depend on who is asking, and we need to be ready to admit that we don’t have all…
Are People Plastic?
Peter Sanlon gives a brief introduction to his book on 'Queer Studies'.
Faith in a Pluralistic Society
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Cambridge in March 2008, Dr Elaine Storkey considers what it means to have a…
Understanding Depression
What is depression? Is depression sin or sickness? How can we recognize Clinical Depression? What makes some people more vulnerable to…
Talking about ... Community
When the aliens begin to attack in Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster War of the Worlds, the panicking public assume that this must be…
How can I make sense of all the suffering?
In a world where we see so much suffering, what reasons are there for hope?
Answering Questions About Suffering
Helpful pointers for answering questions about the harsh reality of suffering.