Religion and Atheism: Beyond the Divide
Nick Spencer’s chapter in Religion and Atheism (edited by Carroll and Norman) asks how the religious and non–religious can speak the same language.
Articles
Doing Good: A Future for Christianity in the 21st Century
A report on the future of Christianity, drawing on a decade of research by Theos. (2016)
Articles
Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion
Nick Spencer reviews “Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion” edited by Nadia Marzouki, Duncan McDonnell and Olivier Roy
In Brief
The Hidden Faith of Hillary Clinton
How will [ed: would have] Hillary Clinton’s faith shape[d] the future of the White House?
In Depth
The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World
We review Julian Baggini’s book on the importance and limits of reason
In Brief
The Bible and the Contemporary World
Nick Spencer reviews The Bible in the Contemporary World by Richard Bauckham
In Brief
Religion good for well–being SHOCK. But why?
Nick Spencer writes about Theos’ latest report, and why religion might be good for well–being.
In Brief
The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Has Shaped Our Values
Nick Spencer explains that the deepest values of contemporary, liberal secular society have their roots in Christianity.
Articles
Religion and well–being: the connection
Live forever, or at least a bit longer, by going to church. Nick Spencer discusses Theos’ report ‘Religion and Well–being’.
In Brief
God Is No Thing an interview with Rupert Shortt
Nick Spencer and Joseph Ewing sat down with Rupert Shortt, author of God is No Thing, which explores the coherence of the Christian faith.
In Brief
Theology and Economics
Nick Spencer listens to economists talking to theologians and theologians talking to economists. Kind of.
In Brief
Music, words and spirit
Nick Spencer listens to the spirit of the world’s most performed living composer.
In Brief