Christianity, Space and Aliens
The ongoing scientific quest to explore space – 'the final frontier' – is intimately bound up with the search for 'strange new…
Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
I am Legend
A review of the film I Am Legend.
Science Fiction Movies: our new mythologies?
It seems like we can't do without God; or anyway something like him. 'In each of us there is an empty hole in the shape of God', said…
What Should I Say? Learning to answer our friends' questions
Sometimes we’re nervous about witnessing for Christ because we’re afraid we’ll be asked questions we can’t answer.…
The Need for Apologetics
Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defence of Christian faith. It comes from the Greek word apologia which means to…
Addressing Moral Objections to Christianity
Moral objections to Christianity are some of the deepest and hardest to answer. This talk offers guidance for navigating this tricky area.
Senses, Superstitions and Spirituality
Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.
Psychological Barriers to Belief
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.