Theos is a think tank which believes you can’t understand the modern world without understanding religion. We seek to inform the debate about the place of religion in society, challenging ill-informed thinking through our research, events and media comment.
The Westminster Faith Debates
An upcoming series of six debates on the latest research on religion and society. Speakers include Richard Dawkins, Ed Husain, Dominic Greive and Trevor Phillips.
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Events
CHRISTTheos ForumChristian Faith and Public Policy Lecture Series with Lord Plant
Join us at Westminster Abbey for a series of three lectures on the role of the Christian faith in public life. All welcome, no tickets required.
Reports
The Politics of Christmas
Christmas is about spending time with family and friends... at least that is what the vast majority of us think.
Theos Team Blog
Can you have religion for atheists?
In response to Alain De Botton's provocatively titled book, Religion for Atheists, Elizabeth Hunter asks whether religion can be of use in our lives if divorced from belief.
Media Monitoring
Ashdown leads Lib Dem revolt on welfare reform
Oliver Wright | The Independent Former leader in unprecedented rebellion as bishops join Lords opposition to planned cap on benefits.